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Mid-Century Dutch Ball Adjustable Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Dutch adjustable ball table lamp. Holland, c1950s. Painted metal and brass, original blue
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Dutch Ball Adjustable Table Lamp
Mid-Century Dutch Ball Adjustable Table Lamp
H 11.42 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in
Mid-Century Modern Dutch Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Weesp, NL
Rare ceramic table lamp made in the Netherlands during the early 1960s. The lamp is in great
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Dutch Ceramic Table Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Dutch Ceramic Table Lamp
H 10.24 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
Mid Century Modern Dutch Enameled Metal Desk Lamp
By Hala Zeist, Christian Dell, Gispen, Egon Hillebrand
Located in Houston, TX
Mid Century Modern Dutch Enameled Metal Desk Lamp. This sculptural orange enameled designer lamp is
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Dutch Mid-Century Floor Lamp with Glass Shade
Located in London, GB
A elegant mid-century floor lamp. Holland, c1960s. Metal stem, teak and good quality glass
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Floor Lamps

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Metal

Dutch Mid-Century Floor Lamp with Glass Shade
Dutch Mid-Century Floor Lamp with Glass Shade
H 62.21 in W 11.23 in D 11.23 in
Henry Holland Studio Handmade Green and White Ceramic Sphere Floor Lamp
By Henry Holland Studio
Located in London, GB
Our "TALL" Floor lamp sits statuesque in any space and commands attention. These stacked spheres
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Earthenware, Oak, Linen

Henry Holland Studio Handmade Oatmeal and White Ceramic Sphere Floor Lamp
By Henry Holland Studio
Located in London, GB
Our "TALL" Floor lamp sits statuesque in any space and commands attention. These stacked spheres
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Earthenware, Oak, Linen

Henry Holland Studio Handmade Blue and White Ceramic Sphere Floor Lamp
By Henry Holland Studio
Located in London, GB
Our "TALL" Floor lamp sits statuesque in any space and commands attention. These stacked spheres
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Earthenware, Oak, Linen

Dutch Curved Mid-Century Floor Lamp with Mercury Shade
Located in London, GB
A curvy floor lamp on a tripod base. Brought in Holland. Holland, c1960s. Paired with
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Floor Lamps

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Brass

Henry Holland Studio Handmade Brown and White Ceramic Sphere Floor Lamp
By Henry Holland Studio
Located in London, GB
Our "TALL" Floor lamp sits statuesque in any space and commands attention. These stacked spheres
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Earthenware, Oak, Linen

Henry Holland Studio Handmade Green and White Ceramic Sphere Table Lamp
By Henry Holland Studio
Located in London, GB
Our "TABLE" table lamp is larger than normal, she'd sit comfortably on a sideboard or entrance hall
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Earthenware, Linen, Oak

Henry Holland Studio Handmade Oatmeal and White Ceramic Sphere Table Lamp
By Henry Holland Studio
Located in London, GB
Our "TABLE" table lamp is larger than normal, she'd sit comfortably on a sideboard or entrance hall
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Earthenware, Linen, Oak

Henry Holland Studio Handmade Brown and White Ceramic Sphere Table Lamp
By Henry Holland Studio
Located in London, GB
Our "TABLE" table lamp is larger than normal, she'd sit comfortably on a sideboard or entrance hall
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Earthenware, Linen, Oak

Henry Holland Studio Handmade Blue and White Ceramic Sphere Table Lamp
By Henry Holland Studio
Located in London, GB
Our "TABLE" table lamp is larger than normal, she'd sit comfortably on a sideboard or entrance hall
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Earthenware, Linen, Oak

Henry Holland x Paul Smith Handmade Multi Colour Ceramic Sphere Table Lamp
By Henry Holland Studio
Located in London, GB
'Nobody Cares How Good You Used To Be', the name given to the collaboration between Henry Holland
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Earthenware, Linen, Oak

Henry Holland Studio Handmade Terracotta and White Ceramic Sphere UP Table Lamp
By Henry Holland Studio
Located in London, GB
Nerikomi marble pattern and made completely in ceramic, the "UP" makes the perfect table lamp. The light
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Earthenware

Mid Century Bauhaus Hala P-144 Dutch Table Lamp
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in BAARLO, LI
Bauhaus desk lamp model 144 designed by H.Th.A. Busquet for Hala Netherlands in the 1930s. This
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal, Aluminum, Nickel

Dutch Rocket Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch table lamp circa 1950s in the iconic midcentury space-age style. Burgundy/red colored wood
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Dutch Rocket Lamp
Dutch Rocket Lamp
H 16.5 in Dm 11 in
Vintage Dutch Task Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage adjustable task lamp in bright orange. Manufactured in Holland, 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Dutch Task Lamp
Vintage Dutch Task Lamp
H 18.5 in W 25 in D 6.75 in
Vintage Dutch Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Dutch table lamp in black enamel with chrome gooseneck. White push-button switch.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage Dutch Table Lamp
Vintage Dutch Table Lamp
H 16 in W 10 in D 5.75 in
Vintage Dutch Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Dutch table lamp in orange paint with chrome gooseneck. White push-button switch.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage Dutch Table Lamp
Vintage Dutch Table Lamp
H 16 in W 5 in D 5 in
Vintage Dutch Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Dutch table lamp in brown paint with chrome gooseneck. White push-button switch.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage Dutch Table Lamp
Vintage Dutch Table Lamp
H 16 in W 6 in D 6 in
Dutch Modernist Floor Lamp 1950s Colors, Holland, 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice tripod floor lamp made by unknown manufacturer or designer, Holland, 1950. This lamp has
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Dutch Midcentury Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Helsinki, FI
Midcentury tripod floor lamp from Holland. This lamp has a white tripod base, black spherical ball
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Dutch Design Wooden Lamp Face
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Original modular wooden lamp in the shape of a face.
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20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Wood

Vintage Dutch Design Wooden Lamp Face
Vintage Dutch Design Wooden Lamp Face
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H 22.45 in W 7.88 in D 15.36 in
Gepo Floor Lamp Chrome 1960s Holland
By Gepo, Gebroeders Posthuma
Located in Den Haag, NL
Gepo Floor Lamp Chrome; sixties floor lamp designed by the brothers Postuma for the Dutch company
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Chrome

Gepo Floor Lamp Chrome 1960s Holland
Gepo Floor Lamp Chrome 1960s Holland
H 57.88 in W 16.93 in D 9.06 in
Mid-Century Brass Adjustable Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
An adjustable three light floor lamp. Holland, c1970s. Brass with painted shade and stems
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Floor Lamps

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Brass

All White Floor lamp 1980s Holland
By Harco Loor 1
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Floor lamp . All White . Two White Lucite shades .one up lighter and one spotlight
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Pair Large Ceramic Table lamps Schoonhoven Plateel 1970s
By PZH - Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice elegant pair of Ceramic Table Lamps ,Hand painted Flowers . Light Blue base color
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Herda Adjustable Desk Lamp !960s Holland
By Herda
Located in Den Haag, NL
Herda desk lamp. Black Metal shade, Chrome upright. Adjustable in any direction. 1 large E27 bulb
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Herda Adjustable Desk Lamp !960s Holland
Herda Adjustable Desk Lamp !960s Holland
H 22.45 in W 14.57 in D 5.52 in
Anvia Almelo Table Lamp 1960s Holland
By Anvia
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice rare Anvia Almelo, desk lamp. Aluminum shade. Small dent. Switch on the base. 1 large
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Anvia Almelo Table Lamp 1960s Holland
Anvia Almelo Table Lamp 1960s Holland
H 19.69 in W 7.09 in D 4.34 in
Vintage Infraphil Lamp Philips Holland 1960
By Philips
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Infraphil Lamp Philips Holland 1960
Vintage Infraphil Lamp Philips Holland 1960
H 10.63 in W 7.09 in D 9.45 in
Dutch Gray Enamel Vintage Desk Table Lamps by Philips
By Philips
Located in Amsterdam, NL
/ 5.7 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Table Lamps

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Enamel

Mid-Century Mercury Glass Reflector Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A mid-century Dutch table lamp with elegant curved design, paired with an antique English mercury
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Hala Zeist Desk Lamp Aluminum 2010 Holland
By Hala Zeist
Located in Den Haag, NL
A Real Dutch Classic this Desk lamp. by Hala Zeist this is a reissued example. Made by Hala Zeist
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2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Hala Zeist Desk Lamp Aluminum 2010 Holland
Hala Zeist Desk Lamp Aluminum 2010 Holland
H 16.93 in W 17.72 in D 13 in
Hala Zeist Architect Desk Lamp, Dutch, 1960s
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist
Located in Den Haag, NL
Dutch Design this Hala Zeist Architect en table or desk lamp. Model T9 1960s Very nice example
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Hala Zeist Architect Desk Lamp, Dutch, 1960s
Hala Zeist Architect Desk Lamp, Dutch, 1960s
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 7.49 in
Floor Lamp Aluminum Attributed RAAK, 1970s, Holland
By RAAK
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning Floor lamp. Aluminum tulip shaped base. Teak rapping on the upright. Comes with Four large
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Aluminum

RAAK Table Lamps Monumental Sized Holland, 1972
By RAAK
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and oversized table lamps designed and made by Raak Amsterdam, Holland, 1972. This
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

RAAK Table Lamps Monumental Sized Holland, 1972
RAAK Table Lamps Monumental Sized Holland, 1972
H 32.68 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Dutch 3-Branch Lamp from the House of Jansen
By Maison Charles-Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Dutch 3-branch lamp from the house of Jansen (Jean-Henri Jansen), gilt metal. Measures: H: 82 cm
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Dutch 3-Branch Lamp from the House of Jansen
Dutch 3-Branch Lamp from the House of Jansen
H 32.29 in W 28.35 in D 8.67 in
Small Hala Zeist Desk Lamp Holland, 1950s
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist
Located in Den Haag, NL
Lovely sweet little desk lamp by Hala Zeist. Black color. Switch on the base. 1950s good working
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Black Belgian Marble Table Lamp 1960s Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Table lamp. Brass base comes with a round black marble center 1960s One large E27 bulb
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Belgian Black Marble

Dutch white glass table lamp by Dijkstra, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch white glass table lamp by Dijkstra, 1970s Hand blown white glass globe base, by Dijkstra
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Table Lamps

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Glass

Large Three shades floor lamp Dijkstra Holland 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Three Perspex shades floor lamp .Large round base . The shades can be moved side ways ,to
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Gijs Bakker Umbrella Floor Lamp Artimeta, Holland, 1973
By Artimeta, Gijs Bakker
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic umbrella floor lamp designed by Gijs Bakker and manufactured by Artimeta, Holland 1973
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Chrome

Vintage Ceramic Table Lamp a Moerings Holland , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
This lamp had a beautiful ceramic base with nice coloring. Warm lamp that fits in every interior.
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Beautiful and Very Rare Philips Holland 50s Table Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautifully designed and very rare Philips table lamp. Production date: late 1950s Produced by
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Einar Backstrom & Erik Holland signed table lamp Sweden 1960
By Erik Höglund
Located in Paris, FR
Rare table lamp designed by Einar Backstrom and Erik Holland signed under the base made in Sweden
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Vintage Herda Eyeball Floorlamp Space Age Lamp Mid Century Lamp, 1970s
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A classic eyeball floorlamp produced by the Dutch Herda from stainless steel. The design allows you
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20th Century Space Age Floor Lamps

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Metal

Werner Blaser Floor Lamp VE03 't Spectrum, Holland, 1964
By 't Spectrum, Werner Blaser
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
past 10 years of collecting Dutch design. The floor lamp has a brushed steel base and aluminum shade
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Marbro Turned Glass Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Fulton, CA
A Marbro turned green glass table lamp retaining its original lamp shade with Greek key design
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Maison Jansen Mid Century Modern Brass Table Lamp
By Maison Jansen
Located in Weesp, NL
Brass Mid century Modern Maison Jansen table lamp. Sophisticated Maison Jansen brass lamp with
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Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare RAAK Sixties Table Lamp D-2088 Inspiration, Holland
By RAAK, Frank Ligtelijn
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Raak Amsterdam B-2088 large mushroom desk table lamp The lamp is made of a cast iron round
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Dutch Pebble Shape Table or Wall Lamp in Ceramic, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Adorable pebble shape lamp, in ceramic, made in the Netherlands in the 1970s. Can be used as a
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Pair of Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK Dutch Modern Floor Lamps with Adjustable Globes
By Frank Ligtelijn
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of midcentury Dutch Modern (1960s) floor lamps with smoked glass globes mounted on a silver
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

1960s Dutch Floor Lamp by J.J.M. Hoogervorst for Anvia
By Anvia, J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in Delft, NL
1960s Dutch floor lamp by J.J.M. Hoogervorst for Anvia A Dutch floor lamp designed by J.J.M
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Floor Lamps

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Metal

Pair of Graphical Ceramic Table Lamps for H. Pander, Holland, 1970s
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Voorburg, NL
, Holland. The set is unique and has a fantastic graphical print. The lamp’s still have the original paint
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Vintage Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp by Herda, Mid Century Modern
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A cute classic mushroom table lamp by the Dutch brand Herda in white/beige colour. The classy white
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Adjustable Dutch Brass Table Lamp by W H Gispen for Daalderop
Located in London, GB
A scarce quality table lamp by W.H. Gispen for Daalderop. Holland, c1930s. The heavy brass ball
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Table Lamps

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Brass

Adjustable Table lamp by vrieland design made in Holland around 1980s
By Vrieland Design
Located in Wien, AT
Adjustable Table lamp by vrieland design made in Holland around 1980s Original condition
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Mid-Century Brass Z Table Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips Netherlands
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Vienna, AT
One of the most Iconic Dutch mid-century desk or table lamps designed by architect Louis Kalff for
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Petite Dutch Modern White Metal and Brass Gooseneck Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite fully adjustable table lamp in original off-white metal. Saucer shade can pivot in a full
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

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Mid Century Dutch Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of mid century Dutch lamps for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct mid century Dutch lamps — often made from metal, chrome and aluminum — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of mid century Dutch lamps available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Rococo mid century Dutch lamps are consistently popular styles. Many mid century Dutch lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but Anvia, J.J.M. Hoogervorst and RAAK produced popular mid century Dutch lamps that are worth a look.

How Much are Mid Century Dutch Lamps?

Mid century Dutch lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,230, while the lowest priced sells for $245 and the highest can go for as much as $7,770.

A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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 Mid Century Dutch Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.