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Vintage ‘Beehive’ Striped Lava-Textured Lamp
Located in Kensington, MD
Vintage ‘Beehive’ Striped Lava-Textured Lamp
- Impressively-sized table lamp will make a statement
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Mid-Century Lava Glaze Table Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage MCM table lamp. The most gorgeous lava glaze in chic shades of blue. An
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Lava Glaze Ceramic Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great pair of vintage ceramic lamps in a Lava Glaze. Bright orange and red, these have just been
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of contemporary Sicilian lava stone table lamps
Located in Milano, IT
An elegant pair of contemporary Italian table lamps crafted from authentic Sicilian lava stone
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Lava, Brass
Vintage Fat Lava Large Floor Lamp Drip-Glazes by Walter Gerhards
By Walter Gerhards
Located in Verviers, BE
Dramatic fat lava floor lamp in glazes on a neutral stoneware ground, with a narrow neck, overload
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid Century Modern Green Lava Glazed Ceramic Pottery Italian Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Green Lava Glazed Ceramic Pottery Italian Table Lamp on Metal Base
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
H 37 in W 8 in D 8 in
Vintage Fat Lava Floor Lamp Orange and Brown Drip-Glazes by Walter Gerhards
By Walter Gerhards
Located in Verviers, BE
Dramatic fat lava floor lamp in green and Brown glazes on a neutral stoneware ground, with a narrow
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Fat Lava Floor Lamp Orange and Green Drip-Glazes by Walter Gerhards
By Walter Gerhards
Located in Verviers, BE
Dramatic fat lava floor lamp in green and orange glazes on a neutral stoneware ground, with a
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Mid Century Modern Orange Table Lamps with Lava Glaze
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of mid century modern table lamps feature unique shaped ceramic body, beautiful lava
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
XL Floor Lamp by Hustadt Leuchten, Germany, 1970s, , Studio Ceramic, Fat Lava
Located in Cork, IE
Thanks to its clear lines and natural materials this lamp has a timeless appeal that transcends the
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Fat Lava Mid-Century German wall lamps -set- 1960
Located in The Hague, NL
Characteristic Fat Lava ceramic wall lamps. Beautiful different tones of brown and orange colored
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
German Ceramic Spara Fat Lava Table Lamp by Halidan Kutlv, 1960s
By Spara
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
A Vintage Red SPARA KERAMIK Fat Lava Lamp with Relief Decor Design By Halidan Kutlv West German
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Turquoise Blue Lava Drip Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp on Walnut Base
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a magnificent 1960s turquoise blue lava drip glazed ceramic table lamp on walnut wood base.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Lava Glaze Ceramic Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
HOT! Vintage lava glaze table lamp with new acrylic base. Newly wired
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Acrylic
Vintage Fat Lava Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century ceramic floor lamp 'Fat Lava' made in West Germany.
Comes with the original lamp
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Lava Stone Table or Floor Lamps
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous and unique pair of lamps in lava stone, or floor lamps if needed, made in 2019 by Vintage
Category
2010s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Stone, Lava, Brass
Vintage Haeger Orange Red Etruscan Lava Chinese Decor Lamp
By Royal Haeger
Located in Wilton, CT
Large vintage Royal Haeger pottery lamp in mottled orange/red lava glaze designed by Helmut
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Lava Glazed Teal Pottery Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
A pottery lamp with single socket on rounded body with teal lava glaze, circa 1960s. Wiring and
Category
Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Vintage Haeger Pottery Mottled Turquoise Lava Lamps
By Helmut Bruchman
Located in Wilton, CT
Large pair of vintage Haeger pottery lamps in mottled turquoise lava glaze designed by Helmut
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Huge Volcanic Lava Ceramic Lamp, '1960s'
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large 1960s Italian lava drip glaze lamp. Very artful design and we love the look and texture the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
1960's Ceramic Volcanic Lava Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice vintage ceramic volcanic lava glaze lamp. Lamps has been rewired with new electrical
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid Century Modern Blue Lava Drip Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Blue Lava Drip Glazed Pottery Ceramic Table Lamp - a Pair. Circa Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Single Mid Century Table Lamp with "Lava" Glaze
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage table lamp with a yellow, orange and black lava glaze finish on black base.
Category
20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Raymor Oversize Italian Ceramic Lamp with Lava Glaze
By Raymor
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Italian lava glaze ceramic lamp on a wood base by Raymor. Dramatic and oversized. Circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Lava-Glazed Table Lamps in the Manner of Otto Natzler
By Otto Natzler
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of midcentury pottery lamps having a Brutalist style glaze of bright orange, each elongated
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
A Mid Century Lava Glaze Table Lamp in Blue
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage blue and white lava glaze ceramic table lamp with metal base.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Over-Sized 70's Lava Glaze Lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
lamps good enough to eat! Endulge your interior's sweet tooth... (Shades not included.)
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Restored Pair of Mid-Century Modern Drip Lava Glaze Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of fantastic Mid-Century Modern drip lava glaze table lamps, produced, circa 1950s, in green
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Italian Hollywood Regency Lamps Lava Glazed in Green and Gold Tones
Located in Astoria, NY
mounted to a gilded wooden base. These lamps date from the 1950s and are in excellent vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Set of two Lava Blue Green and Black Ceramic Huge Table Lamps
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two huge ceramic table lamps probably made in U.S.A. in the Seventies, they have been rewired, work
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Vintage Glitter Lava Lamp
Located in Praha, CZ
Hard to find vintage glitter lava lamp. Original, fully functional wiring.
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Glass
Vintage Fat Lava Floor Lamp Brown tones and white Drip-Glazes by Walter Gerhards
By Walter Gerhards
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage Fat Lava Floor Lamp Brown tones and white Drip-Glazes by Walter Gerhards
Dramatic fat lava
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
H 22.05 in Dm 16.93 in
Vintage Owl Fat Lava Floor Lamp Orange and Green Drip-Glazes by Walter Gerhards
By Walter Gerhards
Located in Verviers, BE
Dramatic fat lava Owl floor lamp in green and orange glazes on a neutral stoneware ground,
Two
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
H 23.22 in Dm 9.44 in
Marcello Fantoni Organic Shaped Ceramic Lamp with Heavy Texture Lava Glaze
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Table lamp by Marcello Fantoni. Heavily textured lava glaze with light blue, light green, and cream
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Lava Glazed Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp Germany 1960s Set of 2
Located in Munich, DE
Two vintage large lava glazed textured table lamps each with two sockets made in Germany, 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
West-Germany Fat Lava Pendant Lamp, 1960's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pendant lamp was designed and produced in West-Germany, during the 1960's. It is made of
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Red Swirl Ceramic Sconce or Ceiling Lamp Fat Lava, 1960s, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Funky swirl sconce / wall light from Fat Lava glazed ceramic comes in a black, and red.
The chunky
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Lava Bubble Glas Wall Lamp Amber Gold Flush Wall or Ceiling Light 1970s, Germany
By Helena Tynell
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautifully designed wall or ceiling lamp in the style of Finnish mid-century artist Helena Tynell
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
H 4.73 in Dm 9.06 in
Vintage Mid-Century Lava Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Terrific vintage Lava lamp by the Lava Symplex Company, 1970s. The lamp is comprised of blue liquid
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Lava Glazed Italian Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage lava glazed table lamp, Italy, 1960s. Rewired and fitted with a custom linen shade.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lava
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Large White Ceramic Lava Table Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Ceramic lava texture lamp. Lamp shade is excluded with the sale. Height to the top of the ceramic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Coach Lantern Copper Mid-Century Lava Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Terrific vintage coach lantern lava lamp. This interesting piece is comprised of a copper lantern
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Fat Lava Table Lamp with Upholstered Shade
By West German Pottery
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Very fifties table lamp from germany, by Fat Lava. The base is also in impeccable condition without
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Wool
Pair of 1960s Italian Lava Glazed Ceramic Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage 1960s Italian lava glazed ceramic lamps. Newly rewired and fitted with custom made
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Linen, Walnut
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Vintage Lava Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of vintage lava lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and glass, all vintage lava lamps available were constructed with great care. Vintage lava lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage lava lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large vintage lava lamps, so small vintage lava lamps measuring 6.5 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Vintage lava lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Doria Leuchten Germany, Raymor and Dijkstra are consistently popular.
How Much are Vintage Lava Lamps?
Prices for vintage lava lamps start at $371 and top out at $3,850 with the average selling for $1,450.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About Vintage Lava Lamps
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify vintage Stiffel lamps, first check a piece for any markings. Nearly all Stiffel lamps have a marking at least on the switch, but some also feature large foil stamps on their bases or bulb sockets. By comparing the marks on your lamp to images and descriptions published on trusted online resources, you can often determine approximately when Stiffel produced your lamp. If your lamp is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage. Older Stiffel lamps are antiques, and newer ones are contemporary. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find an assortment of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
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