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Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Saucer Table Lamp
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Brass and glass 'Saucer' table lamp by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, with ball joint articulation
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Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Wire

Mid-Century Space Age Saucer Table Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool mid-century space age saucer table lamp, circa 1970s. The lamp has a white finish with
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Retro Swiss Chrome Plated Flying Saucer Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Retro Swiss chrome plated flying saucer table lamps - pair These mid century
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1950s Mid-Century Modern Space Age Brown Metal & Brass Flying Saucer Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Flying Saucer Table Lamp, Atomic Age Desk Lamp with large, tiered Saucer Shade
Category

Vintage 1950s American Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brass and Lucite Flying Saucer Table Lamp
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a mid century style table lamp. It's made to look like a flying saucer. The foot is made of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Swedish Modern Brass, Opaline and Fiberglass Saucer Table Lamp, 1950s
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual midcentury table lamp was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s to 1960s
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Space Age Green Flying Saucer Table Lamp with Glass Bowl, Italy 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
expression. item. table lamp period. 1960/1970s country. Italy material. plastic, glass color. cream, green
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Italian Polished Cast Aluminum Mid Century Saucer Table Lamp 1950s Russel Wright
Located in Peoria, AZ
Stunning & Rare! Italian Polished Cast Aluminum Mid Century Modern Table or Desk Lamp In the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Amazing Space Age 'UFO' Flying Saucer Table Lamp in Glass and Metal, Italy 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Large and impressive table lamp with the iconic 'flying saucer' shape typical of late 60s / early
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Tony Paul Mutual Sunset Mid Century Modern Saucer Lamp! Iron Man 2 1950s
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co., Tony Paul
Located in Peoria, AZ
MONUMENTAL! TONY PAUL FOR MUTUAL SUNSET LAMP CO! SAUCER SWING ARM LAMP One of the Rarest Tony
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Saucer Desk Lamp ... Space Age UFO Atomic Era Table Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage black early 1970s flying saucer desk/table lamp influenced by the atomic age of the moon
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Murano orange glass flying saucer Ufo table lamp, Murano Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age flying saucer Ufo table lamp Murano Italy 1970s Orange blown glass. Metal. 25,5 cm H
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass, Stained Glass

Midcentury Green Enamel Brass Swivel Table Lamp with Large Saucer Shade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Midcentury green enamel brass swivel table lamp with large 13" saucer shade. Measures 22" wide x 13
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Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950s M.G. Wheeler Flying Saucer Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s flying saucer lamp by M.G. Wheeler.
Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950s M.G. Wheeler Flying Saucer Lamp
1950s M.G. Wheeler Flying Saucer Lamp
H 12.5 in W 22 in D 11.5 in
Desk Lamp attributed to M.G. Wheeler's Sight Light Saucer Lamp
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Cordova, SC
in the style of MG Wheeler’s “Sight Light” Saucer lamps. Appears to be green acrylic enamel paint
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

RARE Pair of Koch & Lowy 1970s Brass Saucer Form Table lamps - Fully restored
By Koch & Lowy, George Nelson
Located in St. Louis, MO
RARE Pair of Koch & Lowy, brass saucer form table lamps with great 1970s vibe, recently
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Dazor Modern Space Age Flying Saucer Desk Lamp
By Dazor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's Dazor Model 2008 Made in U.S.A. The Lamp shade is adjustable, rotate to the right and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Flying Saucer Sight Light Desk Lamp
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Classic M.G. Wheeler flying saucer lamp. Rare square base allows the lamp to pivot 360 degrees
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Flying Saucer Adjustable Red Desk Lamp, Italian
Located in London, GB
balance to the lamp's unique form. Adding a touch of elegance to the design is the beautiful brass accent
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Stilnovo Style Camel toned Desk Lamp with Saucer Shade, circa 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Bainbridge, NY
European Modern Stilnovo style adjustable enameled steel saucer shade table lamp. Featuring an
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Gerald Thurston Mid Century Modern Saucer Swing Arm Lamp! Lightolier Rare 1940s
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Peoria, AZ
MONUMENTAL! GERALD THURSTON FOR LIGHTOLIER! SAUCER SWING ARM LAMP One of the Rarest Thurston
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Arteluce Articulating Swing Arm Saucer Italian Brass Desk Lamp 1950s MCM Atomic
By Arteluce
Located in Peoria, AZ
ARTELUCE SAUCER SHADE ARTICULATING DESK/TABLE LAMP EXQUISITE ITALIAN STYLE! CIRCA 1953 SIMPLY
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Specialty Co. Black & White "Flying Saucer" Desk Lamp, Circa 1960
By Art Specialty Co
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Art Specialty Co two tier black and white enamel desk lamp. Featuring a double tiered circular
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Fase Style Streamline White Enamel Metal Desk Lamp with Saucer Shade, 1940s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Fase Style Machine Age All White reading desk lamp with white saucer shade. Featuring a White
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Streamlined Moderne Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bauhaus Gerald Thurston Art Deco Saucer Swing Arm Lamp! Lightolier Blue MCM 40s
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Peoria, AZ
MONUMENTAL! GERALD THURSTON FOR LIGHTOLIER! EARLIEST THURSTON SAUCER LAMP! The Rarest Thurston
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Russel Wright Mid Century Modern Aluminum Saucer Reflector Lamp 50 Art Decorator
By Russel Wright
Located in Peoria, AZ
AND CONE DESK/TABLE LAMP! (APPROX. 18" TALL By 16" WIDE ) Here is a rare, large and superb aluminum
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid Century Flying Saucer Sight Light Desk Lamp in White by MG Wheeler
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid century flying saucer sight light desk lamp in white by MG Wheeler.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Desk Lamp with Large Double Saucer Shade by Art Specialty Co.
By Art Specialty Co
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco swivel desk lamp with large 13" double saucer shade by Art Specialty Co. Measures 25" wide
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Wheeler Sight Light Green Swing Arm Desk Lamp Flying Saucer
By M.G. Wheeler, Leroy C. Doane
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mid-century wheeler sight light desk lamp Leroy Doane. This is a wonderful Sight Light desk lamp
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Knoll Clay Michie Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Atomic MCM Decor
By Clay Michie
Located in Peoria, AZ
CLAY MICHIE FOR KNOLL ARTICULATING SAUCER DESK LAMP NO. 8 RARE W/ BULB DIFFUSER DIMENSIONS
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Dazor Mid Century Modern Swivel Lamp
Located in Riverdale, NY
Cool Mid-Century Modern Dazor flying saucer "Sight Light" table lamp which pivots 360 degrees on
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Aluminum Bauhaus Era Reflector Lamp! Machine Age 30s 40s Russel Wright
By Russel Wright
Located in Peoria, AZ
CLEAN ART DECO STYLE! BRUSHED ALUMINUM SAUCER SHADE DESK/TABLE LAMP! ALL METAL REFECTOR LAMP
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Bauhaus Saucer Table Lamp with Big Button
Located in Ljubljana, SI
The lamp socket is designed for standard E27 light-bulb (not included) but also takes your standard
Category

Vintage 1920s Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Bauhaus Saucer Table Lamp with Big Button
Bauhaus Saucer Table Lamp with Big Button
H 14.97 in W 16.93 in D 14.97 in
American Modern Saucer Table Lamp with Marble Base, 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Opaque glass saucer shade table lamp with marble base and brass centre stem. Newly rewired with a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Disney UFO Saucer Lamp
Located in Southfield, MI
Made for the Contemporary Hotel at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, this lamp is an original
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Modernist Arteluce "Pao" Saucer Lamp by Matteo Thun
By Arteluce, Matteo Thun
Located in Denver, CO
Iconic modern "Pao" table saucer lamp designed by Matteo Thun in 1993 for Arteluce, Italy. Lamp
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1990s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1960s Stilnovo Red Saucer Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Table lamp 1960s Stilnovo vintage red Saucer Uber Modern table lamp Maker label present. Comes
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1980s Postmodern White Table Lamp by Nadair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely postmodern flying saucer table lamp by Nadair, a Canadian lighting company, in the style
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Saucer Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
heavy metal, conical base; suspended, cantilevered glass shade top
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Saucer Lamp
Saucer Lamp
H 18 in W 18.5 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Saucer Style Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition Materials: Green Enameled Metal, Brass
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Saucer Style Table Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Saucer Style Table Lamp
H 15.25 in W 23.5 in D 13.25 in
1950s Saucer Reflector Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An early 1950s modern lamp with an adjustable saucer light deflector. The light cone is perforated
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950s Saucer Reflector Lamp
1950s Saucer Reflector Lamp
H 18 in Dm 17.5 in
Chrome Table Lamp with Saucer Shade by Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An atomic table or desk lamp has a wide saucer shade, curved arm, and a U-shaped base, tapered
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Suede Sack Saucer Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The sack is filled with a blend of wood shavings and metal pellets. The perforated, spun aluminum shade has a center hole in which the domed tip of the base rests. Adjustable a...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Suede Sack Saucer Lamp
Suede Sack Saucer Lamp
H 13.5 in Dm 10 in
Mid-Century Modern Dazor Flying Saucer "Sight Light" Table Lamp
By Dazor
Located in Southampton, NY
Mid-Century Modern Dazor "Sight light" flying saucer swivel lamp Manufactured by M.G
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Flying Saucer Desk Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Simple but elegant swing arm desk lamp influenced in design by 1950s Space Age and flying saucer
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Flying Saucer Desk Lamp
Mid-Century Flying Saucer Desk Lamp
H 18.5 in W 15 in D 15 in
1950s Flying Saucer Desk Lamp by Dazor
By Dazor
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool atomic age desk lamp manufactured in the late 1950s by Dazor. Near mint condition with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Sheet Metal

1950s Flying Saucer Desk Lamp by Dazor
1950s Flying Saucer Desk Lamp by Dazor
H 13 in W 13.25 in D 13.25 in
Pair of Laurel Table Lamps Saucer/Oval Glass Shades, Satin Chrome Bases
By Laurel
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Laurel mod table lamps with original shades. Satin chrome tulip bases. Base diameter is 5
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Dazor Black Flying Saucer Sight Light Desk Lamp
By Dazor
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of the Dazor, circa 1960 flying saucer desk lamp. This lamp features a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Iron

1950s Mid-Century Modern Atomic Saucer Desk Lamp
Located in Esperance, NY
1950s Mid-Century Modern atomic saucer desk lamp.
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Space Age Saucer Lamp by Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool saucer lamp in white by Fog & Mørup, circa 1960s. The lamp is in very good vintage
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Flying Saucer Desk Lamp by Dazor, circa 1960
By Dazor
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an excellent example of the iconic dazor flying saucer sight light desk Lamp. This lamp
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron, Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Swing Arm Reflector Table Desk Lamp. Saucer Rare 50s Lighting
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Peoria, AZ
Absolutely Gorgeous! Mid Century Articulating Swing Arm Reflecting Saucer Desk/Table Lamp Red
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

UFO Space Age Lamps - Flying Saucer 1970s Table Lights Italy, Set of 2
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
the iconic shape of flying saucers. Settle into the retro-futuristic ambiance as these lamps, with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950s Art Speciality Co Flying Saucer Desk Lamp
By Art Specialty Co
Located in London, GB
1950s mid century flying saucer double-shade desk lamp manufactured by Art Speciality Co, Chicago
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Art Speciality Co Flying Saucer Desk Lamp
1950s Art Speciality Co Flying Saucer Desk Lamp
H 14.57 in W 23.63 in D 10.24 in
Mid Century Modern Dazor Saucer Desk Lamp. Atomic Age Lighting
By Dazor
Located in Peoria, AZ
This Exquisite Dazor Mid Century Saucer Desk lamp is an iconic treasure from the glorious 1950s
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

M.G. Wheeler "Sight Light" Saucer Swivel Desk Lamp
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "Sight Light" manufactured by M.G. Wheeler features a swiveling base and with a body composed of brushed steel with brass accents.  
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid Century Whimsical & Sculptural Saucer Lamp Eames Style Milk Glass Shade
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Very unique Luxcraft mid century whimsical & sculptural table lamp. With a very cool Eames
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Brass and Black Enamel Saucer Lamp by Christian Dell
Located in Astoria, NY
Modernist brass body desk lamp with saucer shaped black enamel shade. The head swivels for
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German Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Mid Century Brass and Black Enamel Saucer Lamp by Christian Dell
By Christian Dell, Kaiser and Co
Located in Astoria, NY
Modernist brass body desk lamp with saucer shaped black enamel shade. The head swivels for
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20th Century German Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

M.G. Wheeler Beige Sight Light Saucer Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Chattanooga, TN
and stylish lamp is perfect for placement on a desk or work table. The lamp is in outstanding original
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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Saucer Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic saucer table lamp available at 1stDibs. Each saucer table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and steel. Your living room may not be complete without a saucer table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each saucer table lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one saucer table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Dazor, M.G. Wheeler and Koch & Lowy produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Saucer Table Lamp?

Prices for a saucer table lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $349 and can go as high as $2,600, while the average can fetch as much as $833.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

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.

Questions About Saucer Table Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify a Bradley and Hubbard table lamp, examine the base, neck and shade. Many Bradley & Hubbard lamps feature a mark consisting of the brand name centered inside a triangle. For unmarked pieces, it's usually necessary to use the characteristics of the lamp to make an identification. Bradley & Hubbard is well known for its intricate glass shades and ornate brass and bronze bases. Looking at photographs of the maker's lamps published on trusted online resources can help you get familiar with its style. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you. Shop a diverse assortment of Bradley & Hubbard furniture on 1stDibs.

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