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Rare Table Lamp by Napako, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare table lamp by Napako made in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. Metal base and opaline glass shade
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Table Lamp by Napako, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare table lamp by Napako made in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. Metal base and opaline glass shade
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Very Rare Table Lamp by Günter Ssymmank NOS
By Günter Ssymmank
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare table lamp in form of a flower with adjustable leaves. only made in limited quantities
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Vintage 1970s German Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Very Rare Table Lamp by Günter Ssymmank NOS
By Günter Ssymmank
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare table lamp in form of a flower with adjustable leaves. Only made in limited quantities
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Vintage 1970s German Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Willy Rizzo, rare table lamp, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Firenze, IT
Space age rare table lamp Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s aluminum, ABS Double lamp bulbs both sides
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Willy Rizzo, rare table lamp, Italy 1970s
Willy Rizzo, rare table lamp, Italy 1970s
H 12.6 in W 24.41 in D 5.12 in
Rare Table Lamp by Arden Riddle in Cherry
By Arden Riddle
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare table lamp by Arden Riddle in cherry. To be on the the safe side, the lamp should be checked
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cherry

Rare Table Lamp by Guidetti Crippa for Lumi
By Lumi, Pia Guidetti Crippa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Table Lamp by Guidetti Crippa for Lumi. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1970s. A
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Table Lamp in Metal, Czechoslovakia 1950s
Located in Zohor, SK
Rare table lamp produced in Czechoslovakia in 1950s. The lamp is stands on three elegant metal legs
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Vintage 1950s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Wire

Rare Table Lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Table Lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1940's
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Aluminum, Brass

Rare Table Lamp Attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Hanover, MA
Rare table lamp attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, circa 1935-1940. Saint Gobain glass
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Ipsens, Denmark, Rare Table Lamp with Lizard and Beetle, 1920s/30s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ipsens, Denmark. Rare table lamp with lizard and beetle. 1920s/30s. In excellent condition
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Vintage 1920s Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Rare table lamp B-102 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare table lamp model B-102 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Table Lamp by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini Harveiluce, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Hilversum, NL
Original and rare table lamp by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini Harveiluce, 1970s. Materials: Conical
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic, Plexiglass

1970s Pair of Rare Table Lamps Attributed to Toni Zuccheri Venini -Murano, Italy
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of rare table lamps, chrome plated metal and transparent Murano molten glass plates. Design
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo, Rare Table Lamp in Green and Grey Painted Metal
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo. Rare table lamp in green and gray painted metal. Approx. 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Table Lamp with a Buddha Bronze Figure, Maison Guerin, Paris, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare table lamp in bronze and gilded brass with a Buddha figure Base in marble. Maison Guerin
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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Lumen Milano Rare Table Lamp
By Lumen
Located in Hanover, MA
Rare multi-directional table lamp by Lumen Milano, probably designed by Oscar Torlasco, mid-1940's
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Wrought Iron

Lumen Milano Rare Table Lamp
Lumen Milano Rare Table Lamp
H 25 in W 8 in D 6 in
Rare table lamp by Bo Fjaestad, Sweden, 1950s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare table lamp by Bo Fjaestad, Sweden, 1951. Original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Rare table lamp by Bo Fjaestad, Sweden, 1950s
Rare table lamp by Bo Fjaestad, Sweden, 1950s
H 32.68 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
1950s Atomic Age Rare Table Lamp All Original Condition
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful brass and black painted metal, American Mid-Century Modern table lamp with its original
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Danish Art Deco Rare Table Lamp by Just Andersen in Diskometal, Model 2288, 1920
By Just Andersen
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning and rare table lamp in patinated disko metal. Made by Danish designer Just Andersen in
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Table Lamp by NAPAKO, 1970's.
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
The lamp was completely disassembled and cleaned, it is equipped with a new electrical
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Rare Table Lamp by Franta Anyz, 1930s
By Franta (Frantisek) Anýž
Located in Praha, CZ
Iconic aluminum adjustable table lamp by Franta Anyz. Unique type of joint invented by Anyz
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Rare Table Lamp by Franta Anyz, 1930s
Rare Table Lamp by Franta Anyz, 1930s
H 18.12 in W 7.09 in D 10.63 in
Midcentury Rare Table Lamp by Napako, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of milk glass, lacquered metal 2xE26 or E27 socket Re-polished Fully functional Good original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Rare Table Lamp by Napako, 1960s
Midcentury Rare Table Lamp by Napako, 1960s
H 18.12 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Angelo Lelii, rare table lamp for Arredoluce, 1967
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Sculptural, early postmodern table lamp by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce. The lamp originally came
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel, Steel

Set of Three Rare Table Lamps Napako, 1970s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - space age style - rare.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Rare Table Lamp by Gianfranco Fini & Fabrizio Cocchia
By Gianfranco Fini and Fabrizio Cocchia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Plexigalss and steel table lamp by Gianfranco Fini & Fabrizio Cocchia. Cesca model. Made in 1971
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Beautiful and Rare Table Lamp by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design. This is a rare style from Curtis Jere, the weaving in the shade is quit unique.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Table lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus, Sweden
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Göteborg, SE
Rare and beautiful table lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, with two light sources. Frame
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic, Oak

Rare Table Lamps by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Painted aluminum, fabric. Cast aluminum table lamps, each with 2 x E12, (candelabra) sockets and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Rare table lamps by Romeo Rega At Cost Price
By Romeo Rega
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Rare pair of table lamps in brass, signed by the artist Romeo Rega. Rewired. Italy, 1970s. Price
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Luigi Caccia Dominioni, rare table lamp, Azucena Italy, 1970s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Firenze, IT
Table lamp, Luigi Caccia Dominioni produced by Azucena, Italy 1970s  Wood, opaline glass. Brass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Rare Table Lamp Napako, Josef Hurka, 1970s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
The lamp was completely disassembled and cleaned and polished US adapter included Good Original
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Table Lamp Model 565 Gino Sarfatti Arteluce, 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Rovereta, SM
Model 565 a direct light table lamp designed in 1956, has distinctive steel spring that holds the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Rare Table Lamp by Mario Bertorelle for Massanzago, 1970s
By Mario Bertorelle
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and postmodernist table lamp in bakelite and plastic. Designed by Mario Bertorelle
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic, Bakelite

Space Age Rare Table Lamp in Chrome and Acrylic by Modeline, circa 1970s
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Troy, MI
Rare Modeline Table Lamp Space Age Chrome and Acrylic 1970s Extremely unique and rare lamp by
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20th Century Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Rare Table Lamps Ram Head France 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The pair of rare vintage table lamps in the shape of a ram's head. Made in France in the 60s. Very
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Jacques Moniquet Rare Table Lamp, Cheret Edition, circa 1975, France
By jacques moniquet
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare large Jacques Moniquet table lamp, Cheret Edition, circa 1975, France. Brass, black lacquered
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Table Lamp by Yasha Heifetz for Rotaflex, 1950s, Tripod
By Yasha Heifetz, Heifetz Rotaflex
Located in Berlin, BE
This enchanting little table lamp is from the design of Yasha Heifetz for Rotaflex. Typical is
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Table Lamp in White Bakelite by Bauhaus Team, 1930s
By ESC Company
Located in Zohor, SK
This beautiful black little lamp combines functionality and smart design. Designed in 1930s by the
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Bakelite

Rare Table Lamp 'Nervina', Black Metal, by Sergio Asti, 1962
By Sergio Asti, Candle
Located in Berlin, DE
This table lamp made of metal is an extraordinary piece of lighting. It has a solid and playful
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare table lamp by H. Fillekes for Artiforte, The Netherlands
By Artifort, H. Fillekes
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A top quality manufactured desk lamp by Dutch designer H. Fillekes who worked for Rotterdam based
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel, Brass

Rare Table Lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940s
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and monumental table lamp created by the famous designer Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Crystal, Aluminum, Brass

Rare Table Lamp in Golden Metal Sottsass Design for Rinnovel, 1950s
By Rinnovel, Ettore Sottsass
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Rare and iconic lamp conceived by the creative genius of Ettore Sottsass and produced by Rinnovel
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Gino Sarfatti, Rare Table Lamp Model 600c, 1966 for Arteluce, Italy
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Munster, NRW
Original table lamp 600c, designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in 1966. Made of black
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Jane & Gordon Martz, Rare Table Lamp, Ceramic, Walnut, Marshall Studios, 1960s
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in High Point, NC
A brown ceramic and walnut table lamp designed by Jane & Gordon Martz and produced by Marshall
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Rare Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto for Esperia, Italy, circa 1970s
By Esperia, Angelo Brotto
Located in Skokie, IL
Angelo Brotto for Esperia, Italy, circa 1970s Additional Information: Materials: Brushed stainless steel, smoked glass, aluminum, lacquered wood Dimensions: 18 3/4” H x 6” W x 2...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Midcentury Rare Table Lamp Ice Glass Cube Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Smoked Glass

Midcentury Modern Drop Shaped Crystal Rare Table Lamp Orrefors by Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Midcentury large and rare modern bubble/drop table lamp design by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Rare Table Lamp Designed by Josef Hurka for Kovona, 1960s
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of lacquered metal - re-polished - fully functional - adjustable - good, original condition
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Iconic Rare Table Lamp ‘Cantharelle’ by Maija Liisa Komulainen for RAAK, 1970s
By Maija Liisa Komulainen, RAAK
Located in Schagen, NL
Outstanding piece with nine shades and Porselain sockets (E27). The Finnish Architect Maija Liisa Komulainen was obviously inspired by the Cantharelle Mushroom when she designed th...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Rare Table Lamps in the Style of Maison Baguès, France, 1950s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare pair of clear glass and bronze flower table lamps in the style of Maison Baguès, France, circa
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Paavo Tynell Rare Table Lamp Mod. 9227, by Taito E Idman, Finland, 1958
By Taito-idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Firenze, IT
Rare Brass Table Lamp mod. 9227, designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito and Idman, Finland, 1958 circa
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Mid-Century Rare Table Lamps Designed by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960's
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of metal - re-polished - fully functional - has some signs use - good, original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Two Space Age Rare Table Lamps, Rockets by Pokrok Zilina, 1960s
By Pokrok Žílina
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s, Czechoslovakia - Marked by manufacturer - Good original condition.   
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Vintage 1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Plastic, Wood

Rare Swedish Brass Table Lamp, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare table lamp in brass and teak produced in Sweden, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rare Table Lamp in Opaline Glass and Gilt Brass
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte rare exquisite table lamp with sculptural hourglass shaped lacquered
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Rare Table Lamps by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen for ASEA, Sweden, 1950s
By Holm Sørensen, ASEA
Located in Steenwijk, NL
Rare and beautiful table lamps by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen for ASEA from Sweden. Both lamps are
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Chrome and Brushed Aluminium Table Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A rare table lamp by Laurel with a subtle tulip form at the chrome base, rising into a body of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Rare Italian Table Lamp in Ceramic, circa 1940s
By Stefano Cevoli
Located in London, GB
A rare Table lamp with twisted gold ceramic with a beautiful white top in Corinthian-style, by
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Vintage Table Lamp by Louis C. Kalff for Philips, 1950s
By Louis Kalff
Located in Delft, NL
Rare table lamp by Louis Kalff. He was the artistic director of the Philips company in Eindhoven
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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Rare Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the rare table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each rare table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. There are 1300 variations of the antique or vintage rare table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 11 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rare table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A rare table lamp, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made rare table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti and Hans-Agne Jakobsson are consistently popular.

How Much is a Rare Table Lamp?

Prices for a rare table lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $98,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,898.

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 Rare 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 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.

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  • 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.”

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