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Small Desk Lamp 1925 by Felix Aublet for Ecart
By Ecart International, Felix Aublet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small desk lamp 1925 by Felix Aublet for Ecart. Originally designed in 1931 by Felix Aublet
Category
2010s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Small Desk Lamp, Germany, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Lovely little table lamp from the 1960s. Textured opal glass shade with shrink varnish glass holder
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Dot Brass Dome Small Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Dot Brass Dome Small Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Dimensions: D 15.5 x W 15.5 x H 28 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s Indian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Dot Burnt Brass Dome Small Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Dot Burnt Brass Dome Small Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Dimensions: D 15.5 x W 15.5 x H 28 cm
Category
2010s Indian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Small Desk Lamp by Piotr Sierakowski for Koch & Lowy
By Piotr Sierakowski, Koch & Lowy
Located in Ferndale, MI
A small dome shaded desk lamp with a weighted base in army green with brass hardware.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Small Desk Lamp by Piotr Sierakowski for Koch & Low
By Piotr Sierakowski, Koch & Lowy
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A small dome shaded desk lamp with a weighted base in a natural patina connected by a newly chromed
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Jacques Biny desk lamp c.1950’s
By Jacques Biny
Located in London, GB
A French 1950’s small desk lamp by Jacques Biny. Original paint on shade some minor dents and paint
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron, Enamel
Small Grey Desk lamp by Herman Theodoor Busquet for Hala Zeist
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Schagen, NL
Small desk lamp or reading lamp, designed by Herman Theodoor Busquet for Hala Zeist ca. the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1960's Micro desk lamp
Located in Montréal, QC
Small desk lamp made in Italy. Chromed brass and lacquered aluminium shade, chromed brass fittings
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel, Steel, Chrome
1950s Stilnovo Adjustable Metal Table Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
A charming 1950s small desk lamp by Stilnovo, Milan, with a pivoting 'shade' in brick red enamelled
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Period Wall Light Sconce Spotlight or Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A small Postmodern period wall light sconce, spot-light, or small desk lamp, with adjustable head
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
1960’s Mid Century Vintage Italian Desk / Reading Lamp
Located in London, GB
A small desk lamp with chrome base and neck, with sky blue painted metal shade. The lamp is Italian
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Giuseppe Ostuni 292-R Desk Clamp Lamp Italy 1950
By Giuseppe Ostuni, Oluce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
1950. This lamp is the precursor of the similar but smaller desk lamp designed bu Tito Agnoli, model
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
20th Century Black French Industrial Table Lamp - Vintage Desk Metal Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, featuring a two light socket, in good condition. The small desk lamp is composed with a clock, decorated
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
No Reserve
H 21 in W 13 in D 5.5 in
Fine Antique French Neoclassical Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Desk Lamp
By Gagneau Paris
Located in New York, NY
very similar smaller desk lamp by Maison Gagneau, fully signed, with an identical base. Quality and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Small Italian flexible desk lamp
Located in London, GB
Small Italian flexible desk lamp. Shade repainted. Stylish designer desk or table lamp.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Machine Age Majestic Nickel Plated Desk Table Lamp by Woka Lamps
By Woka Lamps
Located in San Diego, CA
Majestic desk table lamp by Woka Vienna, circa 1980s solid metal nickel plated finish shows a lot
Category
20th Century Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
1950s Gooseneck Desk Small Table Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Small, 1950s brass gooseneck, desk lamp with black paint base and shade
Very nice brass accent and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Neal Small for Koch & Lowy Marble Table Lamp with Swivel Chrome Shade
By Koch & Lowy, Neal Small
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Modern Neal Small attributed, Koch & Lowy carrara marble and chrome tilt shade table lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Chrome
Small Grey Desk, Table Lamp by Luxo
By Luxo
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel construction grey lacquered table lamp by Luxo from the 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Small Grey Desk, Table Lamp by Luxo
By Luxo
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel construction grey lacquered table lamp by Luxo from the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Small Black Bauhaus Style Metal Desk Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Small black table lamp in bauhaus style. The lamp has a metal shade and a stone base. The shade can
Category
20th Century Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1980's Postmodern Enameled Metal Small Desk Table Lamp
By Verner Panton
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful versatile post-modern enameled metal desk table top lamp circa 1980's excellent condition
Category
20th Century American Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Antique Cherry Side Table or Small Desk, One Drawer
Located in Port Chester, NY
A simple handsome side table or smaller writing table/desk in vibrant cherry. Classic tapered legs
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
Small Modernist Desk Lamp by Helena Frantova for Okolo
By Helena Frantova
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel chromed table or wall lamp with a torch shaped design from the 1950s.
Fitted with one E14
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Zaniath Desk Lamp
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
This striking desk lamp is entirely made in metal with a nickel finish and paired with a metal
Category
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Tensor Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Sheffield, MA
Tensor IL200 adjustable desk or table lamp with perfect 1980s styling is small in size but great
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Small Vintage Side Lamp, Chinese, Bronze, Desk, Table Light, Decor, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage side lamp. A Chinese, bronze and mahogany desk or table light, dating to
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Saturno Desk Lamp
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
This striking lamp is characterized by a brass shaft resting on a brass base with a glossy nickel
Category
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Nickel
20th Century Yellow Swedish Metal Desk Lamp, Small Vintage Light by EWÅ, Värnamo
By Ewå Värnamo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small, yellow vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish desk lamp made of hand crafted painted metal
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
No Reserve
H 15.25 in W 10 in D 10 in
Italian Desk Lamp 1970S
Located in Lasne, BE
Metal and plastic lamp in white color. Wear due to time and age of the lamp. A small stain inside
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Fase Madrid Desk Lamp
By Fase
Located in Vienna, AT
beginning of the 1980s.
Very good original condition, small scratches on the base.
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Anvia small floor lamp 1960s
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst, Anvia
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice small Floor lamp or large desk lamp. White color
adjustable in height ,and turn able
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Serge Mouille - Tripod Desk Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
DESCRIPTION:
This desk lamp is a certified re-edition, produced by the family of Serge Mouille on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Serge Mouille - Saturn Desk Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Taking the planet as inspiration, this desk lamp is a unique source of light, comparable to an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Steel
Desk Lamp by Lukasz Friedrich
By Lukas Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Desk lamp by Lukasz Friedrich
Dimensions: 67 x H 34 cm
Materials: Patinated brass
All our
Category
2010s European Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-century desk lamp Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Step back in time to the swinging '60s with this stylish Italian vintage adjustable desk lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Counter Balance Architect Desk Lamp, 1980s
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Black metal Architect desk lamp with counterweight and red details, reminiscent of the Memphis
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Serge Mouille - Black Antony Desk Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Unique for the Antony Desk lamp, Serge Mouille designed a sloping arm with an angled top attaching
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Black Gooseneck Desk Lamp by Tensor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Tensor gooseneck desk lamp that is perfect for a minimalist or 1980s inspired home or office
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1970's Desk Lamp by Lidokov
By Lidokov
Located in Brno, CZ
This desk lamp was designed in the late 1970's, and was produced by Lidokov in former
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel, Aluminum
Vintage Yellow Fluorescent Desk Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very special yellow fluorescent space age table lamp. The lamp can be positioned in any way
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage MCM Kock & Lowy Desk Lamp
By Kocks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare vintage MCM Kock & Lowy articulating angel arm desk lamp, solid steel enamel rod arm, small
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Counterbalance Brass Desk Lamp, Midcentury style
By Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite desk lamp with a solid brass counterbalance is designed to enhance your workspace
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Metal
Brass desk lamp, piano lamp with rotating shade, 1930s
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Height: 37 cm.
Width: 26 cm.
Depth: 24 cm.
The lamp is equipped with 2 small bayonet bulb holders
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
BB3Pod Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
Located in Geneve, CH
steel.
Weight: 2,35kg
The BB3Pod collectible edition is a desk lamp designed for small tables and
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Antique Brass Goose Neck Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
A charming antique desk lamp in solid brass, this was made in England and dates from the 1900-1920
Category
Vintage 1910s British Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Desk Lamp or Table Lamp by Stilux, Milano
By Stilux
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
Italian 1950s table or desk lamp by Stilux. The lamp has a round brass shade, which is supported by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish, Small Desk Light, Brass, Lacquered Metal, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A table lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, circa 1930s.
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Commander desk lamp by Bruno Chiarini, 1958
By Chiarini Milano
Located in UTRECHT, NL
A rare desk lamp called Commander. It was designed and made by a small Milanese company named Bruno
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Metal, Brass
1950's Italian Articulating Desk Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful Italian Mid-Century Modern vintage desk lamp with cone shade and double articulating
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1930's French Industrial Desk Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
A striking French 20-century vintage desk or table lamp composed of aluminum, steel and brass. The
Category
20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Serge Mouille - Antony Desk Lamp in Black
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Unique for the Antony Desk lamp, Serge Mouille designed a sloping arm with an angled top attaching
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pivot Desk by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
several elements: desk, bookcase, two console - angular and free standing - a storage unit and a small
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pivot Desk by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
several elements: desk, bookcase, two console - angular and free standing - a storage unit and a small
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Desk Lamp Brass Glass, Italy Midcentury
By Fontana Arte, Arredoluce
Located in Vienna, AT
cute table light with a brass handle, Italy, circa 1955
Very beautiful small Italian table light
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1970's Italian Orange Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
The vintage 1970's vibrant orange desk lamp is a captivating blend of retro charm and contemporary
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Unique Malachite Desk Lamp by Fedele Papagni
By Fedele Papagni
Located in New York, NY
vintage materials combined to create a small series of one-off desk lamps. Wiring and socket have been
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Clear Cut Crystal Desk or Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An elegant European clear cut crystal desk or table lamp, circa 20th century. A beautiful lamp with
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the small desk lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every small desk lamp was constructed with great care. Find 36 options for an antique or vintage small desk lamp now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a small desk lamp — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each small desk lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Chris Lehrecke, ASEA and Early Electrics Design Studio each produced at least one beautiful small desk lamp that is worth considering.
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Questions About Small Desk Lamp
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
- Who invented the desk lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
No one knows for sure who invented the desk lamp, as many engineers worked on designs for lamps during the 1920s. Many experts cite the Anglepoise lamp, however, as the earliest iteration of the modern desk lamp. Since its 1934 debut, this ingenious task light has become one of the most celebrated examples of industrial design.
How the Anglepoise came to be is the stuff of design legend: In 1932, a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine joined forces with a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons, to create a mechanism by which opposed springs would, as Carwardine explained, exert a “unidirectional constant force” on a pivoted lever that could counteract the force of gravity.
This invention was not destined for an auto but for a lamp Carwardine was developing. The innovation would allow the piece’s articulated arm to be moved with ease to almost any position and remain there. As the product of engineering acumen rather than fashion, the Anglepoise soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted it as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.”
The Angelpoise's rivals include the 1930 Bestlite, which was one of the earliest Bauhaus-influenced designs, created by Robert Dudley Best, who had studied under Walter Gropius at the Bauhaus in Dessau. German modernist Karl Trabert’s 1930s desk lamp for Schanzenbach & Co. was notable for its domed shade above a hinged arm.
Find vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs. - What is the best desk lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021The best desk lamp is a matter of preference — the right fixture can help you work more efficiently while also reducing eye strain. LED desk lamps in the 2700K to 4500K color temperature range often provide a warm and pleasing light under which to work. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and modern desk lamps from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a good desk lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A good desk lamp is going to make a substantial difference in any home, office or studio. The ideal desk lamp should provide apt task lighting, be easy to use, and also be aesthetically pleasing. Find a wide range of unique and elegant desk lamps on 1stDibs today.
- What is the best LED desk lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021There are many types of best LED desk lamps for your home — it's really a matter of preference. On 1stDibs, there are modern, mid-century modern desk lamps and other lighting to choose from.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The desk lamps with the green shade are called banker’s lamps. Banker’s lamps are green because it is believed the color helps to encourage concentration and is mentally soothing. It is also said that green helps with eye strain. You can shop a selection of banker’s lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022British designer George Carwardine designed the Anglepoise desk lamp. Before creating the light fixture, he worked as an engineer designing automobile suspension systems. The first Anglepoise lamps debuted in 1931. You can find a variety of Anglepoise desk lamps on 1stDibs.
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