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Task Reading Lamp Brass Reeded
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A FINE, EARLY-20th CENTURY, FRENCH, BRASS, ADJUSTABLE, READING LIGHT
Stylish & practical
Elegant
Category
20th Century French Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Anders Pehrson Multi Adjustable Swedish Modern Reading or Task Lamp
Located in Ferndale, MI
Anders Pehrson designed Multi adjustable modern task lamp. Produced by Ateljie Lyktan Ahus Sweden
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Caracas Task Tripod Floor Lamp
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Kinetic Modernism. Divinely dynamic, our Caracas Task Tripod Floor Lamp is a twinkly, mixed metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Lightolier Lytegem off White Task Lamp
By Lightolier, Michael Lax
Located in New York, NY
20th century's 100 great product designs. The Lytegem emits localized light for reading and other tasks
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Koch & Lowy Articulated Reading Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic articulating reading or task lamp manufactured by Koch & Lowy, in the style of Arteluce
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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
House of Charcoal Grey Angled Task Floor Lamp
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
sophisticated luxury. The lamp can be angled to cast light wherever you need it - perfect for working, reading
Category
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
1950s Scandinavian Swan Neck Gooseneck Task Desk Lamp Black & Brass Midcentury
By Ewå Värnamo, Erik Wärnå
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
, which makes it the perfect light for reading, or to provide spot illumination for tasks. The cone shape
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
H 20.48 in W 4.73 in D 7.88 in
Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Task Table Lamp, White Lime Plaster, In Stock
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Biomorphic light fixture is upright, functioning as a task or reading lamp.
Dimensions:
Height: 16-1/4
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster, Paper
H 16.25 in W 13 in D 6 in
Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Task Table Lamp, White Lime Plaster, In Stock
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Biomorphic light fixture is upright, functioning as a task or reading lamp.
Dimensions:
Height: 16-1/4
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster, Paper
H 16.25 in W 13 in D 6 in
Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Task Table Lamp, White Lime Plaster, In Stock
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Biomorphic light fixture is upright, functioning as a task or reading lamp.
Dimensions:
Height: 15-1/2
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster, Paper
H 15.5 in W 13 in D 6 in
Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Task Table Lamp, White Lime Plaster, In Stock
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Biomorphic light fixture is upright, functioning as a task or reading lamp.
Dimensions:
Height: 15-1/2
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster, Paper
H 15.5 in W 13 in D 6 in
Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Task Table Lamp, White Lime Plaster, In Stock
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
’-0” clear cord. This particular Biomorphic light fixture is upright, functioning as a task or reading
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster, Paper
H 15 in W 12 in D 6.25 in
Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Task Table Lamp, White Lime Plaster, In Stock
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
’-0” clear cord. This particular Biomorphic light fixture is upright, functioning as a task or reading
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster, Paper
H 16 in W 14 in D 6.25 in
Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Task Table Lamp, White Lime Plaster, In Stock
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
’-0” clear cord. This particular Biomorphic light fixture is upright, functioning as a task or reading
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster, Paper
H 15 in W 12 in D 6.25 in
Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Task Table Lamp, White Lime Plaster, In Stock
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
’-0” clear cord. This particular Biomorphic light fixture is upright, functioning as a task or reading
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster, Paper
H 16 in W 14 in D 6.25 in
Double-Arm Milk-Glass Reading Lamp Adjustable Cast-Iron Vintage Factory Lighting
Located in Oakville, CT
Adjustable double-arm machine task lamp with milk-glass shades and cast-iron O.C. White parts. Base
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Iron
H 87 in W 67 in D 9.5 in
Vintage Dark Grey Adjustable Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
precisely where you need it, making it an ideal reading or task lamp. The lamp requires one E26/27 lightbulb
Category
20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
21st Century Cleveland Table Lamp Marble and Brass
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
desk, a reading lamp on a bedside table lamp, or a cozy side table lamp, the Cleveland table lamp will
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Gianfranco Frattini 'Aspide' Table Lamp for GUBI
By Gubi, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Glendale, CA
serpentine form, the Aspide was designed as a versatile task lamp that may be adjusted to create either
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Iron
A 1950s Industrial American Table Lamp by Dazor
By Dazor
Located in Aci Castello, IT
it's needed, making it ideal for tasks such as reading, crafting, or office work. The adjustability
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Beige Mid Century Floor Lamp with Plexiglass Shade, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
direct the light precisely where you need it, making it an ideal reading or task lamp. The lamp requires
Category
20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Ara Table Lamp by Philippe Starck for Flos
By Philippe Starck
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
direct lighting for desk task or bedside reading.
This smart lighting fixture has a sleek, polished
Category
Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Machine Age Chrome Adjustable Flourescent Desk Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
sleek design and soft glow, it adds a touch of nostalgia to any workspace or reading nook. The lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rolf Heide "Tuba" Floor Lamp for Anta, Germany
By George Kovacs
Located in Miami, FL
rotated according to your requirements, making it ideal for reading and task work as well as secondary or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Philips Table Lamp, Line Manhattan, 1980s
By Philips
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
diffused ambient glow or a directed light source for reading and tasks. Furthermore, the luminosity of the
Category
Vintage 1980s British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plexiglass
Lytegem Spherical Desk Lamp by Michael Lax for Lightoiler
By Lightolier, Michael Lax
Located in San Diego, CA
reading and other tasks and features a telescoping neck that adjusts from 8.5" inches to 14.5" with a head
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Zinc, Steel
Elegant Italian Satin Brass and Alabaster Floor Lamp "Flamingo"
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
, making it perfect for reading or other tasks.
This lamp lamp has a design aesthetic that is inspired by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Table Lamp Model 9227 by Taito & Idman
By Idman Oy, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
This early table lamp design by Paavo Tynell is well recognized and considered by many as the
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 15.75 in W 9.06 in D 11.82 in
Rare! Mid Century Modern Lightolier Twin Articulating Lamp Gerald Thurston 1955
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
while the other can be used for reading, writing or other tasks.
Light age appropriate wear to the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 25 in W 16 in D 16 in
Art Deco Style Skyscraper Table Lamp with Two Lights, USA Wired
Located in Yonkers, NY
upwards, casts a focused beam, perfect for reading or task lighting.
With its timeless appeal and fusion
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Floor Lamp in Chrome with two Arms, by Dominici, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Dominici
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
practical design feature for reading or other focused activities.
The chrome finish on the lamp gives it a
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Table Lamp Model 9227 In Black, Taito & Idman
By Idman Oy, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
This early table lamp design by Paavo Tynell is well recognized and considered by many as the
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 15.75 in W 9.06 in D 11.82 in
1970s Space Age Orange and Black Italian Desk Lamp by Targetti Sankey
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Aci Castello, IT
captivating focal point in any space. Functionally, the desk lamp is designed to provide task lighting for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 7.09 in
Gabriele D´Alli Chrome Floor Lamp Model Cobra for Francesconi, 1970's
By Enzo Francesconi, Gabriele D'ali
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
occasions, from a soft glow to a focused task light.
The lamp's modernist appeal lies not just in its
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Multi-Adjustable Robert Sonneman Wall Mounted Orbitor Reading Lamp
By Robert Sonneman, Sonneman Lighting
Located in Paris, FR
Arcing swivel and tilt counter balanced wall mounted task or reading lamp.
Robert Sonneman design
Category
Vintage 1960s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Everyday Brass Ceiling/Wall Lamp
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
of the reading light next to our beds in our childhood homes, or the lamp above the teacher’s desk in
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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 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
Le Klint Sax 234 Vintage Scissor Lamp, Erik Hansen, Teak
By Erik Hansen
Located in Hamburg, DE
diverse family of Sax lamps, we present two variants: the downward-shining Type 233, ideal for reading
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Teak
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
Neoclassical Style Midcentury Iron Table Lamps on Lucite Bases, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
lamps serve as bedside companions, offering both task and ambient lighting. Their presence creates a
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Everyday Brass Pendant
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
of the reading light next to our beds in our childhood homes, or the lamp above the teacher’s desk in
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Everyday Black Pendant
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
of the reading light next to our beds in our childhood homes, or the lamp above the teacher’s desk in
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chrome Gooseneck Reading Lamp by Vrieland Design
By Vrieland Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage Dutch modern reading lamp by Vrieland Design likely from the 1970s or 1980s. Round chrome
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Barry Table Light in Black with Brass Detail
By Delightfull
Located in New York, NY
fine bedroom table lamp. Going as high as 13’, this is a fantastic task and reading light for bed.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Billy Table Light in White with Brass Detail
By Delightfull
Located in New York, NY
. This task lamp is one of DelightFULL’s most versatile pieces. With an extendable arm it can reach
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Le Bouquet
By Delphin Enjolras
Located in New Orleans, LA
such as reading, sewing, arranging flowers or serving tea. These he set in surroundings covering the
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Pastel
Portable OC White Floor Task Reading Lamp Light with Three GP Base
By O.C. White
Located in Oakville, CT
Portable O C white floor lamp with 3 GP base and telescopic upright. Measure: Stands 73" in height
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron, Metal, Steel
1940s Industrial Iron Task Reading Wall Lamp Patinated Steel Style Jielde
By Jielde
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Wall Task Lamp
Modern Industrial Brutalist Task Reading Lamp with Original Vintage Patina.
Made in
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Iron
Floor Lamp Caged Edison Bulb Reading Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Task Light
Located in Oakville, CT
Caged Edison bulb adjustable reading lamp or vintage Industrial cast iron floor light. Measures
Category
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
1980s Nessen Task Floor Lamp in Brass Pharmacy Light Pivot Reading Bronx NY
By Nessen Lighting
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pharmacy Reading Floor Lamp Brass by NESSEN Studios Bronx New York
Articulated shade-diffuser can
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 43.5 in W 9.5 in D 22.5 in
Caracas Task Tripod Floor Lamp
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Kinetic Modernism. Divinely dynamic, our Caracas Task Tripod Floor Lamp is a twinkly, mixed metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Vintage Lytegem Chrome Task Lamp by Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
20th century's 100 great product designs. The Lytegem emits localized light for reading and other tasks
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Berenice Task Lamp by Rizzatto & Meda for Luceplan
By Alberto Meda, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $575.......A design marvel, this task lamp won the 1987 Compasso d'oro in Italy. One
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Kelly Green Lytegem Task Lamp by Lightolier
By Lightolier, Michael Lax
Located in New York, NY
century's 100 great product designs. The Lytegem emits localized light for reading and other tasks
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lytegem Task Lamp by Michael Lax for Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
reading and other tasks.
Features a telescoping neck that adjusts from 6.5" to 15" and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Yellow Lytegem Task Lamp by Michael Lax for Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
century's 100 great product designs. The Lytegem emits localized light for reading and other tasks.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
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Task Reading Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic task reading lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and steel, every task reading lamp was constructed with great care. There are 14 variations of the antique or vintage task reading lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 9 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer task reading lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A task reading lamp, designed in the mid-century modern, industrial or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made task reading lamp over the years, but those crafted by Workstead, Koch & Lowy and Lightolier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Task Reading Lamp?
Prices for a task reading lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $375 and can go as high as $4,600, while the average can fetch as much as $1,350.
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.
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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 Task Reading Lamp
- What is a good reading lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A good reading lamp is a matter of personal choice. In general, halogen and fluorescent bulb lamps are better for reading than standard incandescent bulb lamps. Shop a range of antique and vintage reading lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Floor lamps have seen an evolution from the time they were invented, as torches that originated in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best reading floor lamp is a matter of preference. Your lamp should be at eye level with an adjustable head and neck. It should also be a good fit with respect to the shape of the living room, the décor and furniture style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
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