Antique Table Lamps

86 products

86 products
Turquoise Double Gourd Vase converted to table lamp with intricate patterns and cream pleated lampshade shown for display only
Turquoise Double Gourd Vase showing intricate black patterns on a glossy blue ceramic surface, made in Italy table lamp base.
Turquoise Double Gourd Vase
Collection EE40
£1,950.00
Monochrome Brown Glazed Lamp with a 33 cm height and 17 cm diameter, featuring a glossy brown ceramic base and pleated white shade.
Monochrome Brown Glazed Lamp with a smooth brown ceramic base and pleated cream fabric shade, 33 cm tall.
Monochrome Brown Glazed Lamp
Collection EE20
£1,950.00
Carved Owl As A Table Lamp, 19th century French hand-carved owl mounted as a decorative table lamp with beige shade.
Carved Owl As A Table Lamp featuring a fine 19th century carved owl mounted as a lamp with a fabric shade.
Carved Owl As A Table Lamp
Collection EE20
£1,950.00
Rajasthani Lacquered Table Lamp featuring antique camel design with red and black lacquered finish from India circa 1920.
Rajasthani Lacquered Table Lamp featuring antique wooden camel design with intricate 1920s Indian lacquer work.
Rajasthani Lacquered Table Lamp
Collection EE10
£1,900.00
Powder Blue Chinese Table Lamp with ceramic powder blue vase base and cream pleated lampshade, 27 cm height.
Powder Blue Chinese Table Lamp with a ceramic vase base and pleated cream fabric shade, elegant bedside or living room lighting.
Powder Blue Chinese Table Lamp
Collection EE10
£1,800.00
Spanish Blue and White Table Lamp with spherical blue floral vase base and cream pleated lampshade, 33 cm tall.
Spanish Blue and White Table Lamp with a spherical vase design featuring blue floral patterns on white ceramic.
Spanish Blue and White Table Lamp
Collection EE10
£1,450.00
Indian Bronze Vase as a Table Lamp with 19th century deity reliefs and a bulbous body on a flared foot from India circa 1875.
Indian Bronze Vase as a Table Lamp with intricate deity reliefs, 19th century antique from India, 39 cm tall.
Indian Bronze Vase as a Table Lamp
Collection EE20
£1,450.00
Vintage Spanish anglepoise desk lamp by FASE with red shade and base from Collection TH10, 1960s design icon.
Vintage Spanish anglepoise desk lamp with red shade by FASE, showcasing mid-century design, from Collection TH10
A Spanish anglepoise lamp by FASE
Collection TH10
£1,350.00
Purple porcelain vase lamp with sapphire-blue crystalline glaze and cream pleated shade by Nicholas Wells Antiques
Close-up of crystalline glazed deep purple porcelain vase lamp with sapphire-blue inclusions from Nicholas Wells Antiques
Crystalline Glazed Purple Vase Lamp
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Pair of Kashmiri bone vases with polychrome figures, 34 cm tall, traditional North Indian craftsmanship.
Pair of Kashmiri bone vases with polychrome figures, north Indian art, height 34 cm, intricate detailed design
Pair of Kashmiri bone vases
Collection EE10
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Samson Vase Mounted as a Table Lamp with intricate blue and red floral and bird patterns on a wooden base.
Samson Vase Mounted as a Table Lamp featuring intricate blue and red bird floral patterns on ceramic porcelain.
Samson Vase Mounted as a Table Lamp
Collection CK40
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Qajar pottery Vase mounted as a Lamp with blue floral geometric patterns on a glazed biscuit base circa 1850.
Qajar pottery Vase mounted as a Lamp with blue floral geometric patterns on a glazed biscuit base circa 1850.
Qajar pottery Vase mounted as a Lamp
Collection EE10
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Pair of Silvered Putti Table Lamps with cherub figures on ornate bases, one with black shade, circa 1850, France.
Pair of Silvered Putti Table Lamps with three cherubic figures on silver plated Renaissance Revival candlesticks.
Pair of Silvered Putti Table Lamps
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Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases Mounted as Lamps with floral design on turquoise ground circa 1880
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases Mounted as Lamps with blossoming flowers on turquoise ground circa 1880
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases Mounted as Lamps
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Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars as Lamps with floral patterns and one fitted with a beige lampshade.
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars as Lamps with intricate floral and swirl patterns circa 1900.
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars as Lamps
Collection EE10
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Soft Illumination & Decorative Refinement

Antique table lamps are essential to creating an inviting interior. Not only do they bring sculptural beauty and decorative impact, but they also provide the soft, layered lighting needed for a harmonious and comfortable atmosphere. At Nicholas Wells Antiques, we curate a wide and varied collection of antique table lamps, each selected for its quality, individuality, and decorative appeal.

Our collection ranges from hard-edged Neoclassical marble column lamps and fine Paris porcelain examples, to 18th-century Delft chinoiserie blue-and-white vases and Chinese celadon jars adapted for lighting. Many feature unique textures, rich glazes, and distinctive scales, ensuring that every lamp is a one-of-a-kind object with both functional and artistic value.

Perfect for desks, side tables, or bedsides, antique table lamps add warmth and elegance to both traditional and contemporary interiors.


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: From what periods are your antique table lamps?
A: Our lamps span the 18th through the 20th centuries, including Neoclassical, Regency, Victorian, and Continental examples.

Q: What materials are most common in your table lamps?
A: We offer lamps in marble, porcelain, Delftware, Chinese celadon, ormolu-mounted ceramics, and glass, often with unique finishes and patinas.

Q: Are antique table lamps safe to use in modern interiors?
A: Yes. All our lamps are carefully re-wired by specialists to meet modern safety standards, while preserving their historic integrity.

Q: Can I use these lamps in America (110V)?
A: Yes. We rewire and supply lamps with the correct U.S. fittings and UL-rated cable to ensure safe use with 110V power.

Q: Do you supply shades with antique table lamps?
A: Shades are typically chosen by the client to suit their interior. We are happy to advise on proportions and suitable shade styles.

Q: Are antique table lamps fragile?
A: While antique materials require care, most lamps are robust when used appropriately. We pack and ship them to museum standards for security.

Q: Do you ship internationally?
A: Yes. We deliver worldwide using specialist art shippers, ensuring safe, insured delivery to any destination.


Explore our Antique Table Lamps collection to discover unique designs that bring both character and atmosphere to your interior.

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