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Table Lamp with Fiberglass Shade
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting table lamp made in Austria in the 1950s. The shade is fiberglass. Original wiring
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

 Table Lamp with Fiberglass Shade
 Table Lamp with Fiberglass Shade
H 14 in W 21 in D 11.75 in
Umberto Riva "Franceschina" Table Lamp for Fontana Arte, 1989
By Fontana Arte, Umberto Riva
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and interesting table lamps by designed by Umberto Riva in 1989 for Fontana Arte in
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Brass Table Lamp Representing a Stylished Woman
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and interesting table lamp is all made of brass. This lamp represents a stylished
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large table 'Bulb' by Enrico Tronconi, Italy 1970's
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Large and interesting table lamp 'Bulb' in lacquered metal with chrome ring and mouth blown Murano
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

An Interesting shaped Italian 1970s rattan marquetry lamp
Located in London, GB
An interesting shaped, large Italian 1970s rattan marquetry lamp with darker wood trim surround
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Sculptural Table Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Highland, IN
This dramatic large-scale table lamp by Bijan of California for Laurel titled “Setarrah”. It has a
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Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Table Lamps

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Brass

Marbro Monumental Solid Brass “Diving Bell” Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
A monumental and uncommon Marbro Lamp Company brass table lamp on black wood base. Substantial
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Desk Lamp/Table Lamp, 1970s Pair
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Desk Lamp/Table Lamp, 1970s pair Period: 1970s Style: midcentury Colour: Dark Red
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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Aluminum, Iron

Desk Lamp/Table Lamp, 1970s Pair
Desk Lamp/Table Lamp, 1970s Pair
H 15.16 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Audrey Ruby Table Lamp
By Euroluce
Located in Milan, IT
Blending timeless style with a vintage charm, this stunning lamp is a true masterpiece. This
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2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Other, Gold

Audrey Ruby Table Lamp
Audrey Ruby Table Lamp
H 30.32 in Dm 15.75 in
LAITO Wood Table Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
serves as an interesting element of surprise. LAITO Wood Table Lamp is perfectly sized for small spaces
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2010s Taiwanese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

LAITO Wood Table Lamp
LAITO Wood Table Lamp
H 21 in W 8 in D 15 in
Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Tilburg, NL
Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp, The Netherlands, first half of the 20th century. This is a
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Early 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp
Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamp
H 16.93 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Mid-Century Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This interesting Mid-Century lamp is full of unique style. It features an elegant curved wooden
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Wood, Glass

Mid-Century Table Lamp
Mid-Century Table Lamp
H 40 in W 11 in D 11 in
Travertine and Brass Table Lamp
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This table lamp is made of travertine with an interesting design composed of two travertine spheres
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Travertine, Brass

Travertine and Brass Table Lamp
Travertine and Brass Table Lamp
H 17.92 in Dm 13.78 in
Large Studio Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Large vintage studio pottery table lamp. Great neutral organic colors, unique braided design, small
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Clay

Table Lamp, Gerrit Rietveld style
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A big table lamp, with a modern feeling in the design of the base, so regular and geometric. A very
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Vintage 1920s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Table Lamp, Gerrit Rietveld style
Table Lamp, Gerrit Rietveld style
H 19.69 in W 31.5 in D 6.3 in
Art Deco Murano Fan Table Lamp
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Unusual Art Deco table lamp from Murano with an interesting price ! Simple and elegant: to set in a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

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Art Glass

Art Deco Murano Fan Table Lamp
Art Deco Murano Fan Table Lamp
H 14.97 in W 21.26 in D 7.09 in
Geometric Aqua & Brass Table Lamp
By Leviton
Located in Clermont, FL
Sleek body, finished in a mesmerizing aqua hue. Beautiful patterning and interesting geometric
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Huguette BESSONE French ceramic table lamp
By Huguette Bessone
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
Exceptional French ceramic table lamp by Huguette Bessone. Lamp base in chamotte earth, circular
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Chrome Bauhaus Table Lamp, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s - Good original condition with patina - New electricity - Interesting model - Indirect
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Vintage 1930s Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Chrome

Chrome Bauhaus Table Lamp, 1930s
Chrome Bauhaus Table Lamp, 1930s
H 16.93 in Dm 13.39 in
Itsu Table Lamp model AK 21
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
This table lamp is light and smart looking and in addition to the high quality, has a very
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Itsu Table Lamp model AK 21
Itsu Table Lamp model AK 21
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H 17.72 in Dm 23.63 in
Antique French Bouilloute Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique French Bouilloute Candlestick Table Lamp is a stunning piece that exudes elegance and charm
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Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

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Brass

Ceramic Midcentury Table Lamp by Bostlund
By Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund
Located in Kensington, MD
Ceramic midcentury Table Lamp by Bostlund Additional information: Material: Ceramic Featured
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

French ceramic 1950's table lamp
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Esthetically pleasing hand crafted ceramic lamp stand (with original shade). Beautifully glazed by
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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Table Lamps

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Ceramic

French ceramic 1950's table lamp
French ceramic 1950's table lamp
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in
Art Deco Sculptural Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Interesting sculptural pottery table lamp. The ceramic free standing with a clip to hold it in
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

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Pottery

Art Deco Sculptural Pottery Table Lamp
Art Deco Sculptural Pottery Table Lamp
H 25.13 in W 8.5 in D 6.75 in
Oddysey Table Lamp by Memoir Essence
Located in Geneve, CH
Oddysey Table Lamp by Memoir Essence Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 56 cm. Materials: Brushed brass
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Marble, Brass

Oddysey Table Lamp by Memoir Essence
Oddysey Table Lamp by Memoir Essence
H 22.05 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Machine Age Spiral Aluminum Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Interesting, machine-age, machined aluminium, table lamp features a spiral stem with faceted base
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Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Geometric Table Lamp by La Loupe
Located in Baltimore, MD
Made of a linen shade with a simple handcrafted wooden base, this table lamp will bring to your
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Fabric, Linen, Wood, Walnut

Silvered Metal Dolphin Form Table Lamp
Located in Essex, MA
Interesting with intertwined dolphins. Two light newly wired.
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Antique 1890s American Table Lamps

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Metal

Skyscraper Form Machined Aluminum Table Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
Modernist International style table lamp having a rectangular body on a sculpted square geometric
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Mid-20th Century American International Style Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Ballerina Table Lamp by Elise Luttik
Located in Geneve, CH
The Ballerina table lamp by Elise Luttik Dimensions: D 53 x H 50 cm Materials: Silicon translucent
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Marble, Brass

Templo Table Lamp by Algo Studio
By Algo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Templo table lamp by Algo Studio Designed by Diego Garza Dimensions: D 20 x W 18 x H 39 cm
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Steel, Other

Templo Table Lamp by Algo Studio
Templo Table Lamp by Algo Studio
H 15.36 in W 7.09 in D 7.88 in
Torre Table Lamp by Algo Studio
By Algo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Torre table lamp by Algo Studio Designed by Diego Garza Dimensions: D 18 x W 17 x H 37 cm
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Steel, Other

Torre Table Lamp by Algo Studio
Torre Table Lamp by Algo Studio
H 14.57 in W 6.7 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Midcentury Italian Faux Bois Marble Lamps
By Chapman Manufacturing Company, Frederick Cooper, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of midcentury Italian faux bois marble lamps Interesting large pair of vintage Italian faux
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Marble

Bronze Table Lamp, Shade Not Included
Located in Madrid, ES
Cup-shaped bronze table lamp with a rectangular profile. Without screen. A base on four legs
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

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Bronze

Bronze Table Lamp, Shade Not Included
Bronze Table Lamp, Shade Not Included
H 14.57 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Valla Table Lamp by Algo Studio
By Algo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Valla Table Lamp by Algo Studio Dimensions: D 21 x W 35 x H 35 cm. Materials: Plywood, foamular
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Other

Valla Table Lamp by Algo Studio
Valla Table Lamp by Algo Studio
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 8.27 in
Codo Table Lamp by Algo Studio
By Algo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Codo Table Lamp by Algo Studio Dimensions: D 14 x W 21 x H 35 cm. Materials: Plywood, foamular
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Other

Codo Table Lamp by Algo Studio
Codo Table Lamp by Algo Studio
H 13.78 in W 8.27 in D 5.52 in
Flo Handwoven Wicker Flower Table Lamp
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
An exceptional handmade table lamp entirely handwoven in naturally sourced wicker. This rare form
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Table Lamps

Materials

Wicker

Unique Alabaster Conical Shape Table Lamp / Floor Lamp Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish mineral stone 1970s table lamp. All handcrafted out of natural material only, this rare
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Murano glass LED modern table lamp
By Tozoo
Located in Murano, IT
against a solid object made of metal or other material. We already knew the answer, but it is interesting
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Italian Brass Statement Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
A majestic Italian vintage rectangular table lamp from the 1970s in solid gold polished brass with
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

 Italian Brass Statement Table Lamp, 1970s
 Italian Brass Statement Table Lamp, 1970s
H 26.58 in W 13.98 in D 17.92 in
Sculptural forged iron table lamp, France 1950s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Forged iron table lamp, France 1950s. Interesting strong sculptural shape in forged metal with an
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund Large Table Lamp
By Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Large table lamp by Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund. While produced in Canada and the US, the ceramicist
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Modern 1950s Abstract Table Lamp
By Heifetz
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage 1950s large abstract sculptural table lamp. Looks like the style of Weinberg or Heifetz but
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Red Metal Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful midcentury table lamp with elegant design. Produced in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. The lamp
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Alabaster Table Lamp, Spain, 1950's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large alabaster table lamp from 1950's, Spain. Composed of two parts of carved alabaster and stone
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Alabaster, Iron

Table Lamp 1 by Michael Gittings
By Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Table lamp 1 by Michael Gittings Dimensions: D 25 x W 25 x H 57 cm. Materials: Stainless steel
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Table Lamp 1 by Michael Gittings
Table Lamp 1 by Michael Gittings
H 22.45 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Table Lamp 2 by Michael Gittings
By Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Table lamp 2 by Michael Gittings Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 75 cm. Materials: Stainless steel
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Table Lamp 2 by Michael Gittings
Table Lamp 2 by Michael Gittings
H 29.53 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Table Lamp 4 by Michael Gittings
By Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Table lamp 4 by Michael Gittings Dimensions: D 25 x W 25 x H 50 cm. Materials: Stainless steel
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Table Lamp 4 by Michael Gittings
Table Lamp 4 by Michael Gittings
H 19.69 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Table Lamp 1 by Michael Gittings
By Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Table lamp 1 by Michael Gittings Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 66 cm. Materials: Stainless steel
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Table Lamp 1 by Michael Gittings
Table Lamp 1 by Michael Gittings
H 25.99 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Table Lamp 5 by Michael Gittings
By Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Table lamp 5 by Michael Gittings Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 70 cm. Materials: Stainless steel
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Table Lamp 5 by Michael Gittings
Table Lamp 5 by Michael Gittings
H 27.56 in Dm 11.82 in
Vintage Italian Onyx Table Lamp with Inlay
Located in Houston, TX
Hand-carved Italian onyx table lamp with interesting elliptical brown inlay. Classic baluster shape
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Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx

Pair of Oversize Modern Organic Table Lamps
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of large impressive table lamps custom made by artist David Value. David uses an Interesting
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

1970s Italian Acrylic and Steel Table Lamp
Located in Geneva, CH
Very interesting Italian acrylic and steel dome table lamp, circa 1970s Removable acrylic shade to
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of Maison Jansen Acrylic Table Lamps
By Maison Jansen
Located in Hellerup, DK
Pair of vintage 1970´s Maison Jansen Paris, acrylic lamps. Both shade and base are acrylic and give
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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of Maison Jansen Acrylic Table Lamps
Pair of Maison Jansen Acrylic Table Lamps
H 23.23 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Bernard Rooke Studio Ceramic Table Lamp, 1978
By Bernard Rooke Studio
Located in Camden, ME
Interesting hand formed table lamp from the studio of noted British ceramicist, Bernard Rooke
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Wave Table Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
By Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
The unique wave table lamp from Peill & Putzler. The lamp was designed by the Koch & Lowy team in
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Wave Table Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
Wave Table Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1970s
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H 11.03 in Dm 13 in
Table Lamp "Mr. Gleem", Prototype Handmade Aluminum Lamp with Circuit Boards
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 20th century modern prototype handmade lamp in aluminum with circuit boards from Hughes
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Vintage 1980s American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Scandinavian Granite Stoneware Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative stone table lamp with a lovely mix of granite stone patterns on the sides. A colormix of
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Granite, Marble, Brass

Escalera Doble Table Lamp by Algo Studio
By Algo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Escalera Doble Table Lamp by Algo Studio Designed by Diego Garza Dimensions: D 30 x W 18 x H 36
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Other

Escalera Doble Table Lamp by Algo Studio
Escalera Doble Table Lamp by Algo Studio
H 14.18 in W 7.09 in D 11.82 in
Pirámide Doble Table Lamp by Algo Studio
By Algo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Pirámide Doble table lamp by Algo Studio Designed by Diego Garza Dimensions: D 13 x W 26 x H 29
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Other

Pirámide Doble Table Lamp by Algo Studio
Pirámide Doble Table Lamp by Algo Studio
H 11.42 in W 10.24 in D 5.12 in
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Interesting Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of interesting table lamps is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct interesting table lamps — often made from metal, brass and ceramic — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of interesting table lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Interesting table lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs. BD Lumica, Louis Vincent Aronson and Romeo Rega each produced beautiful interesting table lamps that are worth considering.

How Much are Interesting Table Lamps?

Prices for interesting table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, interesting table lamps begin at $400 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Interesting Table Lamps
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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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