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1970's Adjustable Table Lamp, Switzerland
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage table lamp from the 1970's, produced in Switzerland. The hight and position of the shade
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

1970's Adjustable Table Lamp, Switzerland
1970's Adjustable Table Lamp, Switzerland
H 15.75 in W 4.73 in D 5.52 in
1970's Adjustable Table Lamp, Switzerland
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage table lamp from the 1970's, produced in Switzerland. The hight and position of the shade
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

1970's Adjustable Table Lamp, Switzerland
1970's Adjustable Table Lamp, Switzerland
H 13.39 in W 6.7 in D 5.12 in
Atomic Brass Table Lamp, Switzerland, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic brass table lamp with nine-glass globes. The globes are hand blown and fitted with a
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Very rare Haloprofil table lamp version from Swisslamps International
By Swiss Lamps International
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very rare Haloprofil table lamp version from Swisslamps. The Haloprofil draws its elegance from a
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Swiss 1950's table lamps by BAG TURGI Switzerland
By BAG Turgi
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A cute pair of table lamps in all original condition. Produced in Switzerland by BAG TURGI
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Metal Table Lamp by Baltensweiler, Switzerland - 1960
By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler
Located in Berlin, DE
, Switzerland since the 1950s. This rare clamp lamp shows much of what BALTENSWEILER stood for at that time
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Willy Guhl Concrete Table Lamp, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning concrete Willy Guhl lamp by Eternit with teak top cover. Concrete made in Swizterland
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Table Lamps

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl Concrete Table Lamp, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning concrete Willy Guhl lamp by Eternit with teak top cover. Concrete made in Swizterland
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Table Lamps

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Concrete

Mid Century Brass Table lamp 1960s Switzerland
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Solid Brass table lamp .Love this model . One large E27 bulb needed . 1960s . normal
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Willy Guhl Large Concrete Table Lamp, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning concrete Willy Guhl lamp by Eternit with teak top cover. Concrete made in Swizterland
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Table Lamps

Materials

Concrete

Table Lamp in black and white, Switzerland - 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
. Condition: good Special features: with few signs of wear. The small Swiss clamp light is very well made
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Temde Table Lamp Model No. 17, Switzerland 1970s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Berlin, DE
The Temde table Model No. 17 features a simple yet sophisticated design with two symmetrical
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Glass, Pine

1960 Switzerland Temde Table Lamp Murano Glass & Brass
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant vintage design table lamp with white Murano glass body with color accents on brass base
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamps by Max Bill for Temde Switzerland
By Temde Leuchten, Max Bill
Located in Vienna, AT
Ball lamp by Temde, Max Bill from the 1960s. Glass ball with plastic base. Measures: Diameter
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Opaline Glass, Plastic

Table Lamp in metal for BAG Turgi, Switzerland - 1935
By BAG Turgi
Located in Berlin, DE
use. The Swiss clamp lamp is very well made. The quality and shape are typical of BAG Turgi. The
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Table Lamps

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Metal

Table Lamp by Bag Turgi in beige, Switzerland - 1935
By BAG Turgi
Located in Berlin, DE
. The Swiss clamp lamp is very well made. Typical for the BAG Turgi is the color and the enamel of the
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Table Lamps

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Metal

Tulip table lamp by Eva Renée Nele – Switzerland 1960
By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten
Located in Girona, ES
Tulip table lamp in white lacquered cast aluminium, three light points, off-white canvas shade
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Minimalist Counterbalance Black Table Lamp Attributed to Swiss Baltensweiler
By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler
Located in London, GB
Minimal black metal table lamp with adjustable arm counterbalancing on cylinder base and halogen
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Minimalist Table Lamps

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Metal

Bauhaus Table Lamp by Siegfried Giedion, BAG Turgi, Switzerland
By Siegfried Giedion, BAG Turgi
Located in Goteborg, SE
Modernistic table lamp by the Czech architect Siegfried Giedion. Produced by BAG Turgi, Switzerland
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Chrome, Metal

Large Chrome and Glass Table Lamp Temde Switzerland, 1970s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Echt, NL
Large Chrome and Glass Table Lamp Temde Switzerland, 1970s Impressive table/floor lamp in very
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20th Century Swiss Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Swiss Vintage Globe Table Lamp by Temde Leuchten, 1960s
By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten
Located in Renens, CH
A Swiss-made 1960s table lamp by Temde Leuchten, Switzerland. This desk or table lamp consists of
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Pair of Willy Guhl Concrete Table Lamps, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair concrete Willy Guhl lamps by Eternit with teak top cover. Concrete made in
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Table Lamps

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Concrete

Eberth, Adjustable Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Zurich, Switzerland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and fabric table lamp designed and produced by Eberth, Zurich, Switzerland, 1950s. Stamped
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Willy Guhl Concrete Table Lamps, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of large concrete Willy Guhl lamps by Eternit with teak top cover. Concrete made in
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Table Lamps

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Concrete

1960s Mid-Century Shell Table Lamp by Vernor Panton for Luber
By Verner Panton, Lüber Swiss
Located in Detroit, MI
This incredible vintage Mid-Century Modern “Fun 1TM” table lamp was designed by Danish architect
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Table Lamp attr. to Rico und Rosemarie Baltensweiler, Switzerland - 1960
By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler
Located in Berlin, DE
table lamp from Switzerland. Perfectly finished and newly wired. About this object: This minimalist
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Space Age Table Lamp by Temde Leuchten, Switzerland, 1970s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp requires two E27 / E26 Edison screw bulb, is wired, functional and runs on both 110 / 230
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Brass and Enameled Metal Table Lamp, Stilnovo Inspired, Switzerland, 1950
By BAG Turgi
Located in Renens, CH
Brass and enameled metal table lamp, Stilnovo inspired, Switzerland 1950. This swiss lamp probably
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Metal

Metal Lamp by Belmag, Switzerland - 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Italian models such as STILNOVO, the Swiss quality manufacturer BELMAG in Zurich produced this swivel lamp
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Metal Lamp by Belmag, Switzerland - 1950s
Metal Lamp by Belmag, Switzerland - 1950s
H 17.72 in W 20.48 in D 12.6 in
Lovely Space Age Table Lamp by Temde Leuchten, Switzerland, 1970s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp requires two E27 / E26 Edison screw bulb, is wired, functional and runs on both 110 / 230
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Table Lamp attr. to Bag Turgi in light grey, Switzerland - 1935
By BAG Turgi
Located in Berlin, DE
signs of use. The Swiss clamp lamp is very well made. Typical for the BAG Turgi is the color and the
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Table Lamps

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Metal

“1500” Table Lamp by Alfred Müller for Belmag AG, Switzerland, 1950s
By Alfred Müller, AMBA
Located in Renens, CH
Pivoting and height adjustable table lamp by Alfred Müller for Belmag AG, Switzerland. This version
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

“1500” Table Lamp by Alfred Müller for Belmag AG, Switzerland, 1950s
By Alfred Müller, AMBA
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
“1500” Table lamp by Alfred Müller for Belmag AG, Switzerland, 1950s.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Swiss Art Deco Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Wonderful Glass Table Lamp designed by Temde, Switzerland, 1970s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mushroom table lamp designed by Temde, Switzerland, 1970s. Great glass body and its edgy
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Minimalist Black and Chrome Table Lamp, Counter Balance Swiss 1970's
By Swisslamps International AG
Located in London, GB
The counter balance architect's table Lamp is a rare find attributed to Laszlo Nigrini for Swiss
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Swiss Oversized Ceramic Table Lamps by Mattli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceptional and uncommon pair of large ceramic table lamps by the Swiss ceramicist, Mattli (circa
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Metal

Glass Globe Table Lamp by Max Bill for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By Max Bill, Temde Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Space Age bubble glass globe table lamp. Made by Max Bill forTemde, Switzerland in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Pair of AK KAG Switzerland White Dot Ceramic Table Lamps, 1960s
By AK KAG
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall Pair of AK KAG Switzerland White textured Art Pottery Table Lamps, 1960's. Featuring a slim
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Wood

Authentic Vintage Swiss Produced Desk Lamp, 1950s
By BAG Turgi
Located in Renens, CH
Authentic vintage Swiss produced desk lamp, 1950s. This lamp features an aluminum lampshade and
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Pair of Rare Hand Carved Wooden Table Lamps from Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair of rare wooden table lamps from Temde, Switzerland 1960s . Hand carved in Honduras, made in
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Wood

Chrome + Acrylic Pivot Lamp Attributed to Swiss Lamps International, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s table lamp attributed to Swiss Lamps International. This lamp features a chrome frame with
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Hand Carved Wooden Mayan Totem Table Lamp by Temde Honduras, Switzerland 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Hand carved in Honduras. he lamp base alone measures 54cm height. There is a European plug on it.  
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Glacier #1 Table Lamp Night Light 1/330 Swiss Design
Located in HAELEN, LI
This object is a limited edition (1/330) Swiss Design table lamp from the first Glacier series
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Romantic Table Lamps

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Organic Material

Beautyful Space Age Table Lamp by Temde with Opal Glass Shade, Switzerland 70s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Pretty little Space Age table lamp from Temde Leuchten, Switzerland 1970s. The lamp has a heavy
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Space Age Table Lamps

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Chrome

Art Deco Midcentury Swiss Table Lamp by S. Giedion for BAG Turgi, 1930s
By Siegfried Giedion, BAG Turgi
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Swiss table lamp by Siegfried Giedion for BAG Turgi, 1930s. Signed with Company Label! Perfect
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Swiss Teak Table Lamp, Mod. 2655, by Frits Muller for Temde Leuchten, 1970s.
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
A great Danish table lamp made of teak, brass and sisal. Model 2655. Designed and manufactured in
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of 1960s Max Bill Red & White Table Lamps for Temde Leuchten, Switzerland
By Temde Leuchten, Verner Panton, Max Bill, Eero Saarinen
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1960s Max Bill red & white table lamps for Temde Leuchten, Switzerland. This extremely rare
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Swiss Mid-Century Teak & Brass Table Lamp by Frits Muller for Temde Leuchten.
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
A stunnishing Danish table lamp made of teak, brass and sisal. Designed and manufactured in
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Ceramic Table Lamp in Pale Celery Green by Swiss Ceramic Artist Fritz Haussmann.
By Fritz Haussman
Located in Chicago, IL
ceramic lamp base from master Swiss ceramist Fritz Haussmann (1900- 1968). In the spirit of Jean Michel
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist Orange Plastic Globe Table Lamp Andrea Modica for Lumess Switzerland
By Andrea Modica
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern orange plastic globe table lamp by Andrea Modica for Lumess Switzerland features inside a
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Early 2000s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Post Modern Optelma Desk Lamp, Swiss 1980s
By Optelma
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 50cm W, 51cm H, 14 cm D Conditon: Good Period: 1980’s Origin: Swiss Period: 1980’s.
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Orange Swiss Space Age Mushroom Lamp by Temde Leuchten
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Very rare lamp from Temde lamps from the Space Age era. Iconic design of the 70s. The metal tulip
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Orange Swiss Space Age Mushroom Lamp by Temde Leuchten
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Very rare lamp from Temde lamps from the Space Age era. Iconic design of the 70s. The metal tulip
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Retro Swiss Chrome Plated Flying Saucer Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Retro Swiss chrome plated flying saucer table lamps - pair These mid century
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Vintage Tripod Table Lamp in Brass and Checkered Glass, Swiss, circa 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A lean and 'delicate' table or desk light composed of a Tristan brass base and checkered yellow
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Green 1950s Vintage Bedside Lamp Attributed, to BAG Turgi, Switzerland
By BAG Turgi
Located in Beerse, VAN
Charming 1950s small table or bedside lamp attributed to the Swiss company BAG Turgi. The lamp
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Max Bill Sun Desk Lamp Gold Anodized Aluminum, Switzerland 1955
By Max Bill
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic and very large Max Bill Desk Lamp, Switzerland 1951 Large Max Bill table lamp with a rare
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

MCM Laurel Lamp Company "Brady Bunch" Brass Textured Sculptural Lamps, Pair
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Basel, BS
These beautiful, rare, and highly sought after Laurel lamps are Incredible. The texture is
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Stunning Swiss 1950's Articular Desk Lamp by BAG TURGI AG
By BAG Turgi
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A very unusual articular desk lamp by Swiss manufacturer BAG TURGI AG. The shade can be adjusted
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

1930s Swiss 'Quick 1500' Adjustable Table Light by Alfred Müller
By Alfred Müller, AMBA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
'Quick 1500' lamp designed by Alfred Müller for Belmag, Zürich composed of an off-white enameled
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

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Table Lamp Switzerland For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the table lamp Switzerland you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each table lamp Switzerland for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and wood. Find 591 options for an antique or vintage table lamp Switzerland now, or shop our selection of 84 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a table lamp Switzerland — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A table lamp Switzerland, designed in the mid-century modern, Art Deco or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Temde Leuchten, BAG Turgi and Alfred Müller, AMBA each produced at least one beautiful table lamp Switzerland that is worth considering.

How Much is a Table Lamp Switzerland?

The average selling price for a table lamp Switzerland at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $164 on the low end and $134,000 for the highest priced.

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 Table Lamp Switzerland
  • 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 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 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 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 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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