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Pair of Large J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamps, Leather Brass Tripod Base, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of large brass and leather floor lamps manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in midcentury, circa 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamp, Brass Venini Glass Rod Stand, 1960s, 1 of 2 Lamps
By J.T. Kalmar, Venini
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two fantastic and rare floor lamps 'Glasschaft' (engl. 'glass rod'), no. 2134 by J.T. Kalmar
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Large Table Lamp Brass Walnut Wood White Shade, attr. J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960
By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic table or desk lamp made of polished brass and walnut wood manufactured in Austria
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 22.84 in Dm 14.18 in
Large Table Lamp, Brass Bamboo Cane Wicker Shade, attr. J.T. Kalmar, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous table or desk lamp made of polished brass and bamboo manufactured in Austria, Vienna, in
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank Adjustable Floor Lamp 'Neolift' by J.T. Kalmar, Brass Wood, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Haus und Garten
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous and rare foor lamp model 'Neolift' model no. 2018 designed by Josef Frank ca. 1930 for
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 17.33 in D 29.14 in
Floor Lamp 'Dornstab' No. 2076 by J.T. Kalmar, Patinated Brass Wood Cane, 1960
By Rupert Nikoll, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous floor lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 59.85 in W 17.72 in D 23.63 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Bedside Lamps Table Lamps Pair Duo Kalmar 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass vintage Mid Century Modern pair of table lamps or bedside lamps by J.T. Kalmar with beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 14.18 in Dm 9.65 in
Paul Mayen for Habitat Polished Aluminum T-Shaped Desk Lamp
By Paul Mayen
Located in Hanover, MA
Paul Mayen aluminum tubular desk lamp for his Habitat design company (not to be confused with the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Original Kalmar Table Nightstand Lamps, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This lovely vintage pair of Mid-Century nightstand lamps from Austria, one of which still bears its
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Kalmar Table Lamp 'Phoenix' Mod. 1197, Brass Walnut Wood, Austria, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous and rare table lamp model 'Phönix' (engl. 'Phoenix') no. 1197 by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 22.45 in W 12.6 in D 13.39 in
Kalmar Floor Lamp 'Pelican' Mod. 2097, Height Adjustable, Brass Black Iron, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous height adjustable floor lamp model 'Pelikan' (engl. 'Pelican') no. 2097 by J.T. Kalmar
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 70.87 in W 20.48 in D 29.53 in
Pair Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps Cognac Brown Leather Brass Tripod Base, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of large brass and leather floor lamps manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in midcentury, circa 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 68.51 in Dm 23.63 in
1940s pair of Floorlamps by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, recovered shades, oak stem
By Paul McCobb, Edward Wormley, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Berlin, DE
An unusually beautiful pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings oak floor lamps from 1946 for The Straus
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 59.85 in Dm 18.9 in
Pair of Large Kalmar Floor Lamps 'Glasschaft' no. 2134, Glass Rod Brass, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Venini
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of fantastic and rare floor lamps model 'Glasschaft' (engl. 'glass rod'), no. 2134 by J.T
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 67.33 in Dm 23.63 in
Kalmar Brass Floor Lamp 'Cavador' No. 2098, Height Adjustable, 1960, 1 of 2
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two very rare and gorgeous brass floor lamps model 'Cavador' no. 2098 by J.T. Kalmar
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 63 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Josef Frank Table Lamp 'Tisch-Überall' Mod. 1092 by Kalmar, Brass Leather, 1950s
By Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous and rare table lamp model 'Tisch-Überall' no. 1092 designed by Josef Frank in 1934 or
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 22.45 in W 11.03 in D 16.54 in
Guglielmo Berchicci -E.T.A baby- for Kundalini, Italy
By Guglielmo Berchicci, Kundalini
Located in The Hague, NL
This masterpiece of Italian designer and architect Guglielmo Berchicci is made of ecological
Category
1990s Italian Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fiberglass
Le Corbusier LC-LU-02-A Lamp/ Authentic Floor Diabolo Lamp
By Le Corbusier
Located in Zürich, CH
This lamp is not only a fantastic piece, it’s a rare collectors item. It is raw in its simplicity
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Red Oak Lamp by Odami
Located in Geneve, CH
Red oak lamp by Odami
Dimensions: L 6" x W 6" x H 24"
Materials: Red oak
Also available: Ash
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Oak
Flamingo Lamp by Alvaro Siza Vieira
Located in Geneve, CH
Flamingo lamp by Alvaro Siza Vieira
Dimensions: D 49 x W 95 x H 99 cm
Materials: Chromed iron
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Sanremo Floor Lamp by Archizoom Associati
By Archizoom Associati
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sanremo floor lamp (1968).
Archizoom (Italy) / Poltronova.
Painted sheet steel base and stem
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Seagram Estremoz Marble Table Lamp by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
Seagram Estremoz Marble Table Lamp by InsidherLand
Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 65 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Yuan Zheng Floor Lamp by objective OBJECT Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Yuan Zheng Floor Lamp by objective OBJECT Studio
Dimensions: D 53.5 x W 91.5 x H 122 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Huo Ju Floor Lamp by objective OBJECT Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Huo Ju Floor Lamp by objective OBJECT Studio
Dimensions: D 58.5 x W 95 x H 167.5 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Sandstone, Concrete, Steel
Palm Tree Floor Lamp by Arturo Pani
By Arturo Pani
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, We offer this Palm floor table lamp designed by Arturo Pani. This lamp is perhaps one
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Palm Tree Table Lamp by Arturo Pani
By Arturo Pani
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, We offer this Palm Tree Table Lamp designed by Arturo Pani. This lamp is perhaps one of
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Seagram Nero Marquina Marble Table Lamp by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
Seagram Nero Marquina Marble Table Lamp by InsidherLand
Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 65 cm
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Paul Frankl Combed Fir Table Lamps, a Pair
By Brown Saltman, Paul Frankl
Located in Fulton, CA
A scarce pair of Mid-Century Modern combed fir table lamps designed by Paul Frankl for Brown
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Tulip table lamp by Yngve Ekström for Pileprodukter, Sweden, 1970s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Forserum, SE
Table lamp ‘Tulip’ designed in the 1970’s by the Swedish architect Yngve Ekström. Made from white
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
Antique Martin Gottlib Bindesbøll Bronze Table Lamp, Denmark 1850s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare Martin Gottlib Bindesbøll bronze table lamp, crafted in Denmark during the 1850s. A true
Category
Antique 1850s Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Paul Mayen for Habitat Slanted Tubular Polished Aluminum Lamp
By Paul Mayen
Located in Hanover, MA
lamp from the same collection.
Paul Mayén (May 31, 1916 – November 3, 2000) was a Spanish architect
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Mario Botta Pair of Vintage 'Shogun' Table Lamps for Artemide, 1986
By Artemide, Mario Botta
Located in Tilburg, NL
Exceptional pair of iconic vintage 'Shogun' Table Lamps by architect and designer Mario Botta (1943
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
20th Century Candelabra Table Lamp after P. Philippe Thomire
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Berlin, DE
candelabras, modeled by Charles Percier. He was a French architect of the Empire Period. One of those who came
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Minimalistic Mod. 613 Articulating Desk Lamp by Paolo Rizzatto for Arteluce 1975
By Paolo Rizzatto, Arteluce
Located in Koper, SI
This lamp was designed by Italian architect and designer Paolo Rizzatto in 1975, and was his second
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 38.19 in W 47.25 in D 6.7 in
One Artistic Table Lamp, Emerald Colour-Golden Leaf Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
One table lamp with emerald colour with golden leaf artistic Murano glass
The price doesn't
Category
2010s Italian Other Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Josef Frank Two Light Brass Table Lamp, Viennese Modern Age, Austria
By Josef Frank, Haus & Garten
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Very rare and elegant Viennese Modern Age adjustable brass and forged iron table lamp designed by
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 27.56 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
One Artistic Table lamp with Murrina canes and filigree rods by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
One table lamp with Murrina canes and white, black, amethyst filigree rods.
Base in transparent
Category
2010s Italian Other Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of 1970s American Walter Von Nessen Style Swing Arm Chrome Table Lamps
By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1970s American, swing-arm, chromed-metal, table lamps attributed to Walter Von Nessen
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
One Artistic Table lamp clear- Golden leaf Murano Glass by Multiforme in stock
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
One table lamp transparent with golden leaf artistic Murano glass
The price doesn't include the
Category
2010s Italian Other Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Franco Albini, Franca Helg & Antonio Piva "AM/AS" Table Lamp, Italy 1960s
By Sirrah, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
Located in Utrecht, NL
Minimal in form from concept to design, this historical lamp emerged from a traditional Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 21.26 in W 12.21 in D 15.36 in
Paavo Tynell "9602" Brass Floor Lamp for Taito Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
, Taito Oy. The model “9602” floor lamp is a well known design famous for its large Chinese hat style
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Vintage Collectible Italian Polimnia Floor Lamp by Studio BBPR for Artemide
By Studio BBPR, Artemide
Located in Milano, IT
the name of the studio came from.
The four fellow architects had met on the desks of Politecnico di
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
H 66.93 in Dm 11.82 in
One Artistic Rostri Table Lamp, 6 Rostri Marine Green Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
One Rostri table lamp with light marine green artistic glass "rostri", 6 levels.
Base in
Category
2010s Italian Other Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
H 19.69 in Dm 5.52 in
Mid-Century Model “2433” Brass Desk Lamp by Valinte Oy, Finland, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
. This Valinte Oy desk lamp perfectly illustrates this.
As seemingly with most things in Finland, this
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 14.97 in W 10.24 in D 7.09 in
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp "Snow" by Vico Magistretti for O-Luce, Italy
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern table lamp "Snow" by Vico Magistretti for O-Luce, Italy.
Large white plexiglas
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Paavo Tynell "Model 9602" Brass Floor Lamp for Taito Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
, Taito Oy. The model “9602” floor lamp is a well known design famous for its large Chinese hat style
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 2 Artistic Rostri Table Lamps, 6 Rostri Amber Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Set of 2 Rostri table lamps with amber artistic glass "rostri", 6 levels.
Base in transparent glass
Category
2010s Italian Other Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
H 19.69 in Dm 5.52 in
Tolomeo Micro Table Lamp in Black & White by Michele de Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassi
By Artemide, Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
idea for a new mechanism came before the lamp was created.” Michele De Lucchi. The iconic Tolomeo lamp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.75 in Dm 6.7 in
Tolomeo Micro Table Lamp in Black & Yellow by Michele de Lucchi & Giancarlo Fass
By Artemide, Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
idea for a new mechanism came before the lamp was created.” Michele De Lucchi. The iconic Tolomeo lamp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.75 in Dm 6.7 in
Tolomeo Micro Table Lamp in Black & Coral by Michele de Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassi
By Artemide, Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
idea for a new mechanism came before the lamp was created.” Michele De Lucchi. The iconic Tolomeo lamp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.75 in Dm 6.7 in
Tolomeo Micro Table Lamp in Black & Blue by Michele de Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassin
By Artemide, Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
idea for a new mechanism came before the lamp was created.” Michele De Lucchi. The iconic Tolomeo lamp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.75 in Dm 6.7 in
20th Century Luigi Caccia Dominioni Floor Lamp model LTE5 Imbuto for Azucena 50s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Turin, Turin
luxury, pure aesthetics, and craftsmanship.
The brand, which the architects call Azucena after the name
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
H 75.2 in Dm 7.88 in
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp "Snow" by Vico Magistretti for O-Luce, Italy, 1970
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern floor lamp "Snow" by Vico Magistretti for O-Luce, Italy, 1970.
Large white
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble
Estelle & Erwine Laverne Originals Modern Rosewood Lamp Table Floor White 1950s
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Estelle and Erwine Laverne for Laverne originals - Tulip base rosewood lamp table floor lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Fiberglass, Rosewood
H 44 in W 12 in D 12 in
Poul Henningsen Table Lamp model 3/2, 5 manufactured by Louis Poulsen 1940’s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Valby, 84
Ordrup – January 31, 1967 in Hillerød) was a Danish lamp designer, architect, revue writer, film director
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Zinc
Pierre Jeanneret PJ/JM/EC-LU-04-B Standard Lamp / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This lamp is not only a fantastic piece, it’s a rare collectors item. Designed by Pierre Jeanneret
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
H 68.9 in W 25.99 in D 18.12 in
1958 J. T. Kalmar - Ceiling Lamp Rondino from a Ringstrasse Palce Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Milan, IT
prominent architects to create chandeliers and other cast bronze objects in Austria, Europe and the United
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 14.97 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Small J.T. Kalmar 'Ice Glass' Chandelier, 1960s with One Lamp Socket
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small J.T. Kalmar 'Ice Glass' chandelier, 1960s with one lamp socket
This chandelier from the
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
J.T. Kalmar 'Ice Glass' Chandelier, 1960s, Middel Size with Six Lamp Sockets
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hamburg, DE
J.T. Kalmar 'Ice Glass' Chandelier, 1960s. Middel size with six lamp sockets
This chandelier from
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Floor Light With Dimmer Rebar Base Leather Shade & Silk Cord
By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Constellation Foor Lamp is part of the Rebar series created by artist Troy Smith. Rebar is the
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2024Eero Saarinen is considered a modern architect for a number of reasons. An innovative merging of the International Style and the influence of Frank Lloyd Wright can be found in his acclaimed building projects and monuments. He worked with steel and concrete, just as his modernist peers had, and the neo-futuristic forms that characterize his architecture are those commonly associated with modernism.
Through his work as an architect and designer, Saarinen was a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Particularly affecting were the organic, curvilinear forms seen in Saarinen’s furniture and his best known structures: the gull-winged TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.
Saarinen had a peerless modernist pedigree. His father, Eliel Saarinen, was an eminent Finnish architect who in 1932 became the first head of the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit. The school became synonymous with progressive design and decorative arts in the United States, and while studying there the younger Saarinen met and befriended several luminaries of mid-century modernism, among them Harry Bertoia and Charles and Ray Eames.
Like all modernist designers of the mid-century era, Saarinen was interested in the new technology and new and venturesome applications for materials that became widely available for the production of domestic goods in the postwar era. Thanks to Florence Knoll, a pioneering designer in her own right, his famous designs for seating and tables, created during the 1940s and 1950s, were manufactured by Knoll, which was a prominent influence in the rise of modern design in the United States.
Find vintage Eero Saarinen furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, many architects still use drafting tables. Although much of architectural design involves computer-aided drafting, many professionals still prefer to draw by hand. Artists may also purchase drafting tables for producing illustrations and sketches. Find a collection of drafting tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024Eero Saarinen believed that the architect's role was to create structures that enhance daily life and inspire people to consider new possibilities. He thought that buildings should suit their intended purpose well and provide comfortable accommodations while at the same time being aesthetically appealing. Some of his best-known structures include the gull-winged TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Eero Saarinen furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Mies van der Rohe was not a landscape architect. Although he had no formal architectural training, he designed many buildings around the world from the 1920s through the 1960s. Some of his most well-known designs include the Seagram Building in New York City, the Chicago Federal Complex and Farnsworth House, located in the suburbs of Chicago. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Mies van der Rohe furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023The 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, 2023The 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.
- What is a Handel lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A Handel lamp is a table lamp made by Handel Lamp Co. Philip J. Handel founded the company in Connecticut in 1885, and it quickly became known for making fixtures with colorful stained glass shades. Shop a range of Handel lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is a hanging lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A hanging lamp is a light fitting that is suspended from the ceiling usually by a chain or a metal rod. They are generally used as a decorative fixture in homes, hotels and offices. Find a collection of antique and vintage hanging lamps on 1stDibs today.
- What is a bridge lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A bridge lamp is a floor lamp that has an adjustable arm and is used to light up the floor or a small side table.
- What is a pole lamp?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 20191stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A pole lamp is a type of floor lamp, which often extends to the ceiling, and is made up of a pole with attaching light fixtures coming off from it.
- What is an MCM lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An MCM lamp is a lighting fixture produced during the middle of the 20th century. MCM stands for mid-century modern, the name associated with this era. The lamps include both tabletop and freestanding floor fixtures. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage lamps.
- What are gourd lamps?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A gourd lamp is a light fixture that features a bulbous body inspired by the shape of a gourd. Many fixtures are double gourds, meaning that they feature two rounded protrusions stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, find a variety of gourd lamps.
- How do you date a lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To date a table lamp or floor lamp, first look for any type of maker's mark. If you find one, conduct an online search to determine who the manufacturer was and when they were active. Cord and plug styles can also give you an indication of age. However, some antique and vintage lamps may have replacement cords. Materials and stylistic features can also help you determine the age of a fixture. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage lamps.
- What is a capiz lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A capiz lamp is a light fixture with a base or shade decorated with a specific type of material. Capiz is the name for polished shells derived from windowpane oysters. On a capiz table lamp, the shell usually covers a base made of ceramic, porcelain or metal. Find a range of capiz lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is atomic lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022When it comes to home decor, an atomic lamp is a term used to define interestingly shaped lamps from the 1950s or the mid-century design period. This is a time when the atomic bomb was in the news and the telltale mushroom cloud was the inspiration for the shape of these lamps. It’s a loose description of the new shapes that were being seen in lighting in this era. Shop a collection of atomic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a torchiere lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A torchiere lamp is a type of floor lamp designed to provide ambient illumination. It consists of a column base and a shade that grows wider as the eye travels upward. The position of its bulb or bulbs focus light on the ceiling. Find a selection of torchiere lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is a stone lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A stone lamp is a lamp made of natural geological materials such as Onyx, Agate, Selenite, and Himalayan Salts among others. These lamps are considered to be mood-alleviators through their natural qualities and are known to create a warm, inviting atmosphere in the spaces they are used in. Shop a range of antique and vintage stone lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is an atomic lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The atomic lamp was a favorite mid-century modern design. The lamp took on characteristics of the molecular composition of the atom, and were found in a variety of shapes, materials and colors. You’ll find a variety of atomic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is an ambient lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An ambient lamp can be used to light up a certain room uniformly. Shop for antique and vintage ambient lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is an Akari lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Part art and part light source, Akari lamps were created by Isamu Noguchi in 1951. These lamps use traditional methods for Japanese Gifu lanterns with handmade paper being stretched over bamboo and illuminated from the inside. Shop a collection of Akari lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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