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Swedish Designer, Task Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable task light or table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Adjustable Task Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan table or task light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Industrial Vintage Small Tube Wall Unit Task Light in Gold
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Task Light
Industrial Vintage small tube aluminum wall unit task or picture light in gold.
Measures
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Swedish Adjustable Wall Light Task Light Black Lacquer Metal Brass Sweden 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable functionalist wall light / task light. Designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s-1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 12 in W 34 in D 4.5 in
1950s Laurel Lamp Sculptural Desk Task Light Modern Brass Flair
By Laurel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Desk lamp
1950s Laurel desk lamp task light classic sculptural midcentury design
Delightful
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Exceptional Articulated Bauhaus Workshop Wall Lamp or Task Light 1920s Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and articulated Bauhaus functionalist workshop lamp or task light. Designed and
Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamp or Task Light by Beisl 1960s Germany
By Beisl
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and articulated Mid-Century Modern wall lamp or task light. Designed and manufactured by Beisl
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Industrial, O. C. White Ceiling Pendant Adjustable Task Light Lamp
By O.C. White
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Industrial, O. C. white ceiling lamp in great condition. Adjustable in three places, swivel at the ceiling mount, each of the arms can be adjusted, and the lampshade can be t...
Category
20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Vintage Industrial Adjustable OC White Ceiling Task Light Lamp with Cage Shade
Located in Oakville, CT
O.C. white adjustable ceiling task lamp, light, cast iron fittings, porcelain socket, ball and
Category
20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Iron
H 60 in W 9 in D 42 in
1930s Adjustable Spot Light Task Lamp
Located in Garnerville, NY
. No visible scratches to the lens.
Possibly used asa photographer's spotlight or work/task light
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A functionalist wall light / task light, designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s-1950s. Features
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Th. Valentiner, Wall Light, Brass, White Fabric, Poul Dinesesen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A functionalist wall light / task light, designed by Th. Valentiner and produced Poul Dinesesen in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 17.72 in W 4.73 in D 20.87 in
Swedish Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A functionalist wall light / task light, designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s-1960s. Features
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Functionalist Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A functionalist wall light / task light, designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Features brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 15.36 in W 10.24 in D 27.96 in
Danish Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Chrome steel, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A functionalist wall light / task light, designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Features chrome
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
H 10.63 in W 5.52 in D 24.41 in
Swedish, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Frosted Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wall light / task light. Designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s. Features brass and
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wall light / sconce / task light. Designed by Josef Frank, produced by Svenskt Tenn
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 8.67 in W 7.29 in D 19.69 in
Josef Frank, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wall light / sconce / task light. Designed by Josef Frank 1920s, produced by Svenskt
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in W 9.45 in D 26.38 in
Italian Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass Green Lacquered Metal Italy 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable wall light / task light. Designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Original green lacquered
Category
Vintage 1940s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 14 in W 14 in D 33 in
Woodward Articulated Machinist's Wall Light
By Woodward Machine Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a heavy duty industrial task light. If you are a collector of early lighting then you
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Pair of Minimalist Brass Lamps
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Pair of circa 1960 Minimalist brass lamps could be used as a task light or possibly for display
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Samurai Floor Lamp by Stilnovo, Red and Black with Articulating Arm
By Stilnovo
Located in Kansas City, MO
Stilnovo "Samurai" articulating arm floor lamp. Extremely versatile from up light to task light and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Accordion Bell Sconce
By Allied Maker
Located in Glen Cove, NY
This brass and wood vintage style wall sconce provides ample task light and can be extended to an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Double Arm Mercury Glass Reading Lamp
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage double arm Industrial floor lamp, fully adjustable reading, task light with antique mercury
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron, Steel
Swedish Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, White Fabric, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A functionalist wall light / task light, designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s-1950s. Features
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 8.4 in W 11 in D 42.5 in
Woodward Articulated Machinist's Wall Light #2
By Woodward Machine Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a heavy duty Industrial task light. If you are a collector of early lighting then you
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Woodward Articulated Machinist's Wall Light, Double Fitting
By Woodward Machine Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a heavy duty industrial task light. If you are a collector of early lighting then you
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Stanley Industrial Vintage Articulating Magnifying Table Lamp 701
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Scientific Industrial Stanley Magnifying Task Light model 701
Made in New Britain Conn
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Workstead Hardwired Wall Lamp in Brass with Adjustable Spun Brass Shade
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
can be utilized as a wall sconce, reading lamp, ceiling washer or even a task light. Complemented by a
Category
2010s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Modern Industrial Table Lamp with Matte Black Aluminum Shade and Brass Hardware
By Erik Johnson, Argosy Designs
Located in Treadwell, NY
refined form.
The integrated dimmable LED module creates both soft mood and ample task light options
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Steel
Workstead Hardwired Wall Lamp in Black with Adjustable Painted Brass Shade
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
can be utilized as a wall sconce, reading lamp, ceiling washer, or even a task light. Complemented by
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron, Steel
Modern Industrial Table Lamp with Burnished Aluminum Shade and Brass Hardware
By Argosy Designs
Located in Treadwell, NY
refined form.
The integrated dimmable LED module creates both soft mood and ample task light options
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Workstead Hardwired Wall Lamp in Brass with Adjustable Spun Brass Shade
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
can be utilized as a wall sconce, reading lamp, ceiling washer or even a task light. Complemented by a
Category
2010s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Workstead Plug-In Wall Lamp in Brass with Adjustable Spun Brass Shade
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
can be utilized as a wall sconce, reading lamp, ceiling washer or even a task light. Complemented by a
Category
2010s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Workstead Plug-In Wall Lamp in Black with Adjustable Painted Brass Shade
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
can be utilized as a wall sconce, reading lamp, ceiling washer, or even a task light. Complemented by
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron, Steel
Vintage American Tool Board with Light
Located in Chicago, IL
amalgamation of form and function, it boasts a built-in task light, originally designed to illuminate the tools
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Mahogany Genothalmic Cabinet by General Optical Co Roll Top Medical Work Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Item features brass capped feet, glass display surface, green felt lined top drawers, single work/task
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
H 59.25 in W 30 in D 18.75 in
Pixo Wall Light with USB in White by Pablo Designs
By Fernando Pardo, Pablo Designs, Pablo Pardo
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pixo offers maximum utility in a minimal footprint. The compact and efficient LED task light is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Corner Light with Base by Pablo Designs
By Peter Stathis, Pablo Designs, Michael McCoy
Located in San Francisco, CA
system comprises three elements: a glare-free, fully dimmable LED corner task light that incorporates
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Modernist Wall Lamp Model 203 by Bernard-Albin Gras for Gras Lamp, France, 1920s
By Bernard-albin Gras, Lampe Gras
Located in Munich, DE
Articulated modernist task light or wall lamp model 203. Designed in 1920s by Bernard-Albin Gras
Category
Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 12.6 in W 5.52 in D 21.66 in
Moooi Pebble Pallana Light by Ideo
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and adaptable design, making it a playful task light. Spin the ring lights to assist you when working
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Moooi Slate Pallana Light by Ideo
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and adaptable design, making it a playful task light. Spin the ring lights to assist you when working
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Hans Agne Jakobsson Model B-54 Lamp for Markaryd
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
downcast illumination from the conical enamel shade, so ideal for use as task light. Wire feeds through the
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel
Angelo Lelii Adjustable Table Lamp
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Brooklyn, NY
is wired for three stages of lighting--including a cleverly hidden task light that retracts into the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel, Aluminum
Lim L Floor Lamp in Brushed Silver by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Pardo, Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lim is a revolutionary ultra-slim LED task light that is as fun to use as it is functional. Lim’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Lim C Table Lamp in Brushed Silver by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Pardo, Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
LIM is a revolutionary ultra-slim LED task light that is as fun to use as it is functional. LIM’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Lim L Floor Lamp in Black by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Pardo, Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lim is a revolutionary ultra-slim LED task light that is as fun to use as it is functional. Lim’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
French Modernist Rectangular Glass and Nickel Chandelier
Located in New York City, NY
, modern,
lamp, fixture, lantern, more lighting, silver, task light.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel, Wrought Iron
Floor Lamp in Chrome with two Arms, by Dominici, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Dominici
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
spotlight for task lighting. The flexible arm of the task light allows for directed illumination, a
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Talia Table Lamp in Black Matt/Gloss and Brass Finish by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Studio, Pablo Designs, Carmine Deganello
Located in San Francisco, CA
A minimal and personal sized LED task light companion that offers 360° plus light adjustment along
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Talia Table Lamp in White Matt/Gloss and Chrome Finish by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Studio, Carmine Deganello, Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A minimal and personal sized LED task light companion that offers 360° plus light adjustment along
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Talia Table Lamp in White Matt/Gloss Finish by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Studio, Carmine Deganello, Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A minimal and personal sized LED task light companion that offers 360° plus light adjustment along
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Talia Table Lamp in Grey Matt/Gloss Finish by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Studio, Carmine Deganello, Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A minimal and personal sized LED task light companion that offers 360° plus light adjustment along
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Ivory Black Twin Shades
By Stilnovo, Arteluce, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
island where it's at the best of use, having task light and movable arms and shades.
It would be great
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Everyday Brass Pendant
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
placed over a table to be used as a task light, or onto a wall for ambience, Everyday proudly reclaims
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Everyday Black Pendant
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
placed over a table to be used as a task light, or onto a wall for ambience, Everyday proudly reclaims
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Everyday Brass Ceiling/Wall Lamp
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
placed over a table to be used as a task light, or onto a wall for ambience, Everyday proudly reclaims
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Superlight Table Lamp in White by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Peter Stathis, Matthew Boyko
Located in San Francisco, CA
maximal function. Superlight is a task light reduced to its essence. A gestural line in space resulting in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Superlight Table Lamp in Black by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Peter Stathis, Matthew Boyko
Located in San Francisco, CA
maximal function. Superlight is a task light reduced to its essence. A gestural line in space resulting in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Corner Office Table Lamp 30 in Stone by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Peter Stathis, Michael McCoy
Located in San Francisco, CA
system comprises three elements: a glare-free, fully dimmable LED corner task light that incorporates
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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Task Light For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic task light available at 1stDibs. A task light — often made from metal, iron and steel — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a task light, we have 46 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the task light you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A task light is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one task light that is appealing in its simplicity, but O.C. White, Beisl and Bernard-Albin Gras produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Task Light?
The average selling price for a task light at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $9,198 for the highest priced.
Questions About Task Light
- What is a task light used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Task lighting is used for seeing small or low-contrast objects. It provides extra lighting for specific tasks in a room that may already have some ambient lighting. Task lighting includes table lamps, desk lamps and other practical fixtures. It can be used for a variety of activities such as reading, writing, working, cooking, and applying makeup. Shop a range of antique and vintage task lighting fixtures on 1stDibs.
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