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Italian Saucer Table Lamp

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

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Murano Glass, Stained Glass

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

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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

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Aluminum

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Saucer Table Lamp
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
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

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Brass, Wire

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

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Metal

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

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Metal

Italian Tripod Table Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Italian Tripod Table Lamp with a painted saucer shade and brass legs.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

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Brass, Steel

Clay Michie For Knoll Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Good Design
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

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Metal, Chrome

Stilnovo Enamel Metal and Brass Table Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great fire-engine red lacquer saucer base and shade with black stem and brass hardware. Lacquer is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Post Modern Amento Lighting Collection UFO Lamp by Sicme, Italy, circa 1980s
By Sicme Illuminazione
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern UFO flying saucer Memphis design lamp in the amento lighting collection by Sicme, Italy
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

French Blue Murano Glass Lamps
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in New York, NY
Barovier influenced Murano glass lamps with a Classic design of a fluted teardrop body, orb and
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20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Crystal Hurricane Globe on Brass Mounting
Located in Dallas, TX
Inspired by the RENG lighting line, designed by Brendan Bass and handcrafted in Italy, this Alberto
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps

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Crystal, Brass

Pernille
Located in leipzig, DE
lamps in a variety of styles and sizes, including pendants and table lamps. From a distance, they
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2010s German Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Pernille
Pernille
H 15.75 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

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Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
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Hana I Chandelier, Uchiwa series by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1970's
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By Stilnovo
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Pair Table Mod.1176 Designed Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Published and Signed
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
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Mid-Century Modern "Cubo" Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin
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Regent Armchairs by Marco Zanuso, Arflex, Italy, 1960's
By Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
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Pair of Custom Made Model 54 Mohair Velvet Lounge Chairs
Located in London, GB
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Stilnovo Table Lamp Leather and brass italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
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Stilnovo Table Lamp Leather and brass , variant of model 8041, made in itally 1950.
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Parisiano Chair
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Paul Evans Brutalist Sculpted Bronze Wall Mounted Disc Bar
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Tulip Space Age Table Lamp
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Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
By Paolo Buffa
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Paolo Buffa, wardrobe or armoire, chestnut, Italy, 1940s This rare wardrobe has a subtle decorative character and is created by the talented Italian designer and architect Paolo Buf...
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Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
H 70.87 in W 86.42 in D 19.57 in
Large Vetri Murano Egg Lamp
By Murano 5
Located in New York, NY
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Large Vetri Murano Egg Lamp
Large Vetri Murano Egg Lamp
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Fontana Arte Ceiling Light Model 1748 by Max Ingrand
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Modernist Arteluce "Pao" Saucer Lamp by Matteo Thun
By Matteo Thun, Arteluce
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

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Metal

Saucer Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
heavy metal, conical base; suspended, cantilevered glass shade top
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

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1960s Stilnovo Red Saucer Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern Italy
By Stilnovo
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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

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UFO Space Age Lamps - Flying Saucer 1970s Table Lights Italy, Set of 2
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
warm glow of these Italian 1970s UFO table lamps. Experience the nostalgia of a bygone era while
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

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Italian Table Lamp by Lumeform
By Lumeform
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian Table Lamp by Lumeform Mushroom Shaped Lamp standing on a Black Lacquered Cylinder
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Italian 1950s Mid Century Table Lamp Desk Lamp
By Stilnovo
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Beautiful 1950s Italian red metal & brass table lamp with adjustable "flying saucer" lampshade and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Italian 1950s Mid Century Table Lamp Desk Lamp
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Arredoluce 'Saucer' Light by Sottsass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
yellow glass light with 4 metal legs
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Italian Table Lamps

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Arredoluce 'Saucer' Light by Sottsass
Arredoluce 'Saucer' Light by Sottsass
H 13.75 in W 11 in D 11 in
Rare Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Italy Table or Desk Lamp, 1951
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely charming desk or table lamp designed in 1951 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy. Low
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Enamel

1960s Italian Brass Desk Lamp
Located in London, London
Desk or table lamp Brass Saucer shaped shade Stem can be angled from base Shade is also
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Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

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Table Lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce
By Giuseppe Ostuni, Oluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. This
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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1952 Gino Sarfatti Tri-Color Table Lamp for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
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1952 Gino Sarfatti 3-Shade Table Lamp for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
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Italian Saucer Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Italian saucer table lamp for your home. An Italian saucer table lamp — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. Find 10 options for an antique or vintage Italian saucer table lamp now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Italian saucer table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An Italian saucer table lamp, designed in the mid-century modern, Louis XVI or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made Italian saucer table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Sicme Illuminazione and Vintage Murano Gallery are consistently popular.

How Much is an Italian Saucer Table Lamp?

Prices for an Italian saucer table lamp start at $637 and top out at $7,500 with the average selling for $1,921.

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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.

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