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Trio of 1980's Table Lamps
Located in Bagshot, GB
A great opportunity to own this trio of 1980's table lamps. Rewired and PAC Tested for UK use
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Trio of 1980's Table Lamps
Trio of 1980's Table Lamps
H 17.13 in W 8.47 in D 4.73 in
1980s Table Lamp with Inclusion in Lucite by Romeo
By Romeo Paris
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1980s table lamp with inclusions. No shade provided. Dimensions are given without shade.
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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large 1980s Table Lamps, Pier Giuseppe Ramella for Arteluce Model Tikal
By Arteluce, Pier Giuseppe Ramella
Located in München, DE
Pair of large 1980s table lamps by Pier Giuseppe Ramella model Tikal. Made for Arteluce. Made in
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1980's Table lamp covered with white shagreen
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice discs lamps all covered with shagreen Good condition Dimensions given to the socket
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Vintage 1980s French Table Lamps

Materials

Leather

Pair of circular Geometric Postmodern 1980s Table lamps
Located in Madison, WI
Very incredible pair of 1980s ceramic table lamps in elephant gray. Sculptural, bauhaus shaped, in
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Tall Modern Polished Chrome 1980s Table Lamps
Located in Bellport, NY
Stunning pair of modern turned chrome table lamps. The lamps measure 33.5 to the top of the shade
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Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Italian black & grey metal 1980s table lamp with neon
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This postmodern table lamp was produced in Italy around 1980. It is made from silver gray and black
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Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Italian 1980s table lamp with botanical decoration in soft blue and green
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
This gorgeous Italian table lamp in matte porcelain is decorated with pastel blue and green
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Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

1980s Table Lamp "Dove" by Barbaglia & Colombo for Paf Studio. Made in Italy
By Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo
Located in Milano, IT
1980s stunning table lamp "Dove" by Mario Barbaglia & MarCo Colombo for PAF Studio. Made in Italy
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1980s Table Lamp "Meridiana" by Paolo Piva for Stefano Cevoli, Made in Italy
By Paolo Piva
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Stunning "Meridiana" by Paolo Piva for Stefano Cevoli. Made in Italy. The lamp is in
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1980s, Table Lamp "Jazz" by Ferdinand Porsche for PAF Studio, Made in Italy
By PAF Studio
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Stunning "Jazz" table lamp by Ferdinand Porsche for PAF Studio, 1980s Made in Italy. The lamp
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

1980s Table Lamp Silver Gold, Modern Metal Table Lamp in the Style of Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Large modernist table lamp made of gold and silver colored metal. Stylish design from the 1980s in
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of Black and Gold Table Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1980s table lamps with high gloss black ceramic bases and gold brass accents. No shades included.
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Black and Gold Table Lamps
Pair of Black and Gold Table Lamps
H 10 in W 10 in D 30 in
Cosi lamp designed by G. Tonetti for Progetti, 1980's
By Progetti, Gianpietro Tonetti
Located in FERROL, ES
Cosi lamp designed by G. Tonetti for Progetti, 1980's Table lamp articulated at two points, made
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Eglomise Metal Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1980's table lamps with red eglomise' on gilt bronze. Measurements: Height of
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Vintage 1980s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Eglomise Metal Lamps
Pair of Eglomise Metal Lamps
H 21.75 in Dm 4.75 in
Pair of Murano glass table lamps by Vetri Murano
By Vetri
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Beautiful pair of 1980s table lamps created by Vetri Murano, made of blown Murano glass with a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Mid-Modern Table Lamp Bulbo by Barbieri Marianelli for Tronconi, 1980s
By Tronconi, Raul Barbieri and Giorgio Marianelli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-modern Table lamp Bulbo by Barbieri and Marianelli for Tronconi, 1980s Table lamp
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Aluminum

Samurai Table Lamp by Asahari Shageaki for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in BAARLO, LI
Italian 1980s table lamp designed by Asahari Shageaki for Stilnovo. The "Samurai" model features a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Black Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp by Champman Postmodern, circa 1980s
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
1980s. Table lamp Includes original large round brass finial. Maker's mark at socket: "1982 CHAMPMAN
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps "Grevie" by Lars Bessfel for Ateljé Lyktan, 1980
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These 1980s table lamps, model "Grevie", was designed by Lars Bessfel for Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Massive Table Lamp in Artistic Murano Glass with Fan Shaped Gold body 1980s
By Seguso
Located in Villaverla, IT
Massive Table Lamp in Artistic Murano Glass with Fan Shaped Gold body 1980s Table lamp, entirely
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold

Milo Baughman Style 1970s Burl Table Lamp with Lucite and Gold Accents
By Pace Collection, Pierre Cardin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
combine perfectly in this Nineteen-Laties (1970s/1980s) table lamp. Dimensions without shade: 10.25
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Italian modern Knotted table lamp in opaline and transparent glass, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Knotted table lamp in opaline and transparent glass, 1980s Table lamp entirely made
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Italian modern Plastic adjustable table lamp Elmetto by Martinelli Luce, 1980s
By Martinelli Luce
Located in MIlano, IT
, 1980s Table lamp mod. Elmetto with hemisphere diffuser, externally in black plastic and internally in
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Italian modern table lamp in Murano glass and whit and yellow metal, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Table lamp in Murano glass and whit and yellow metal, 1980s Table lamp with conical
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian modern Adjustable table lamp in red metal sheet and steel rod, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Adjustable table lamp in red metal sheet and steel rod, 1980s Table lamp with round
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Sheet Metal, Steel

Italian modern steel table lamp by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi, 1980s
By Pia Guidetti Crippa, Lumi
Located in MIlano, IT
Crippa for Lumi, 1980s. Table lamp or abat-jour with square base in chromed steel, with cylindrical
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Italian modern round base matte black and glossy white metal table lamp, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern round base matte black and glossy white metal table lamp, 1980s Table lamp with
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

1980s Tommaso Barbi Attributed Brass and Porcelain Italian Table Lamp
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
volts and needs regular e27 bulb. The 1980s table lamp attributed to Tommaso Barbi is a stunning example
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A pair of large Coastal Style Harris Lamps Ceramic Table Lamps- Circa 1980's
By Harris Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of large Coastal Style Harris Lamps Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps- Circa 1980s. Feature a
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1980's Murano glass table lamp
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Nice pair of cubes Murano glass lamps Dimensions given without shade Shade not included
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Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1980's Murano glass table lamp
1980's Murano glass table lamp
H 21.66 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
1980’s Postmodern Table Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
A 1980’s postmodern urn shaped table lamp made by Alsy. Finished in a cream textured plaster with
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

1980's Coastal Chapman Table Lamps, Pair
By E. F. Chapman
Located in Southampton, NJ
Superb pair of Chapman table lamps of oval form featuring left & right dimensional crane figures
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20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Post modern table lamp , 1980’s
Located in Delft, NL
Post modern table lamp , 1980’s
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Post modern table lamp , 1980’s
Post modern table lamp , 1980’s
H 19.69 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
1980's Italian Postmodern Multidirectional Desk Table Lamp
By Joe Colombo
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare postmodern Italian design, multidirectional table desk lamp enameled white metal finish with
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Sculptural Brass Art Table Lamp 1980's Belgium
Located in London, GB
Sculptural Brutalist table lamp designed and manufactured by an Abstract artists and sculptor from
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Marble, Brass

Pair of Vintage 1980's Alabaster Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
An exquisite pair of 1980's white alabaster urn-style table lamps. These vintage treasures boast a
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Vintage 1980s Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

1980's Postmodern Enameled Metal Small Desk Table Lamp
By Verner Panton
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful versatile post-modern enameled metal desk table top lamp circa 1980's excellent condition
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20th Century American Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1980's Michael Bang Sakura Handblown Glass Table Lamp
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
1980's Michael Bang Sakura Handblown Glass Table Lamp The table lamp was designed in 1984 by
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Vintage 1980s Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Polished Chrome Ribbon Table Lamp, France 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Polished Chrome ribbon table lamp, France, late 20th century. Cool table or desk lamp, made out of
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Table Lamp, 1980's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Poland Made of Metal, Plastic 1x60W,E27 or E26bulb Re-polished Minor Fading Original condition US adapter included.
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Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Table Lamp, 1980's
Mid-Century Table Lamp, 1980's
H 19.69 in W 7.49 in D 11.82 in
1980's Ceramic lamp by Longwy
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare 1980's ceramic lamp by Emaux de Longwy ( North East of France ) Typical 80's design
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Vintage 1980s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1980's Ceramic lamp by Longwy
1980's Ceramic lamp by Longwy
H 15.75 in Dm 5.91 in
1980's Ceramic lamp by Longwy
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare 1980's Ceramic lamp By Emaux de Longwy ( North East of France ) Dimensions given without shade
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Vintage 1980s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1980's Ceramic lamp by Longwy
1980's Ceramic lamp by Longwy
H 15.75 in Dm 5.91 in
1980's Mid-Century Modern Large Lucite Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of 1980's Mid-Century Modern lucite table lamps, in very good vintage condition with
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Plastic Table Lamp, 1980's, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This table lamp was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1980s. It is made of plastic, brass
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Table Lamp, 1980s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Vintage Table Lamp colour: white material: metal period: 1980s style: modern
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Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Iron

Table Lamp, 1980s
Table Lamp, 1980s
H 11.82 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Set of 2 Postmodern Memphis Design Table Lamps, 1980's
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of beautiful metal and table lamps with wooden decoration produced by Slovenian lighting
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Vintage 1980s Slovenian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Memphis Style Postmodern Color Blocked Plaster Table Lamp, 1980's
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Memphis style color blocked table lamp, circa 1980's. This sculptural modern form lamp features a
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Royal Copenhagen Flamingo Table Lamp 1980's Jørgen Møller Denmark
By Royal Copenhagen, Jorgen Moller
Located in Krefeld, DE
1980's Royal Copenhagen architects desk lamp design by Jørgen Møller, Made in Denmark. Greybrown
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Royal Copenhagen Flamingo Table Lamp 1980's Jørgen Møller Denmark
By Royal Copenhagen, Jorgen Moller
Located in Krefeld, DE
1980's Royal Copenhagen architects desk lamp design by Jørgen Møller, Made in Denmark. Greybrown
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lucite Cobra Desk Lamp, 1980's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This table lamp was designed and made in Italy during the 1980s. It features a curved Lucite arm
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lucite Cobra Desk Lamp, 1980's
Lucite Cobra Desk Lamp, 1980's
H 14.18 in W 27.56 in D 4.93 in
White glass mushroom table lamp for Odreco Belysning, Denmark 1980's
By Belysning
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This mushroom shaped table lamp was designed for Odreco Belysning in Denmark in the 1980's. It is
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass

Pair of 1980's Glass Candlestick Lamps.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of candlestick glass form lamps in shades of Ivory. Mauve and Gray. The lamps are mounted on
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Lucite

Pair of 1980’s Italian woven rattan elephant table lamps
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Measurements: Height of body: 27″ Height to shade rest” 41″ Length: 26″ Depth: 10.5″
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Late 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Rattan

1980's Laquered metal lamp by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare lamp with guitars decoration By Piero Fornasetti Circa 1980's Italy Dimensions given without
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Vintage 1980s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1980's Infra Lamp/Table Lamp 'with an Original Box'
Located in Brno, CZ
An infra table lamp designed in the Post-Modern High Tech style. This piece was produced in
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Vintage 1980s Czech Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage ceramic table lamp by Bosa , 1980’s , Italy
By Bosa
Located in Delft, NL
Vintage ceramic table lamp by Bosa , 1980’s , Italy
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Table Lamps by Sarreid Ltd. Mid-century Modern 1980's
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Pair of table lamps by Sarreid Ltd. Mid-Century Modern 1980's, Spain, on square, fluted bases with
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Palm Regency Style White Wicker Rattan Urn Table Lamp, 1980's
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Vintage Palm Regency style woven white wicker urn form table lamp mounted on a wood plinth base
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Vintage 1980s Table Lamps

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Pair of Large 1980's Murano glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large Murano glass lamps in a soft Amber color, that are mounted on thick lucite bases
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass, Lucite

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1980s Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1980s table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 1980s table lamp — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a 1980s table lamp, we have 3283 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 1980s table lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each 1980s table lamp bearing mid-century modern, modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made 1980s table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Karl Springer, Artemide and Tronconi are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1980s Table Lamp?

Prices for a 1980s table lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $10 and can go as high as $42,936, while the average can fetch as much as $1,596.

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 1980s Table Lamp
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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


    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
    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 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 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.

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