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How does a table lamp work?
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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 ExpertMarch 22, 2024
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Pair of Stilarmatur Tranås Table Lamps with Josef Frank Shades, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant pair of table lamps was produced by AB Stilarmatur Tranås in Sweden in the 1960s. Made of teak wood, the circular bases have an interesting hand carved arched motif thro...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak, Linen, Fabric
Table Lamp with Murrine Attrib. to Angelo Brotto - Italy - 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Mushroom table lamp, consisting of a central chrome-plated metal body carrying a large blown clear glass canopy, enriched with a wide milk-white piece.
inside this ultimatum is an op...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Murano Glass Blue and Purple Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of lamps made of hand-blown glass from the island of Murano outside of Venice, Italy. The lamps feature two blown ridged glass spheres in a striking blue tone. The glass is held...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Artisan French chain table lamp, France 1960s
By Franz West
Located in ECHT, NL
Large brutalist style table lamp. Made from a heavy iron chain. The links have been welded to each other creating the illusion that it is defying gravity. Made in France somewhere in...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Daum Nancy Frosted Glass "Obus" Table Lamp
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
The "Obus" lamp from Daum Nancy captivates with a design featuring striations and chevrons, its shade gracefully upheld by wrought iron arms painted in bistre. Following World War I,...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Brass Genie Student Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brass genie electrified student lamp with green cased glass shade. Dimensions: 21.5"H x 11.5"W. Ask us about our local NYC delivery.
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Early 20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
