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Elegant ‘Timor’ Desk Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950s
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Voorburg, NL
Elegant Mid-Century Modern "Timor" table lamp or desk light. Designed by Louis Kalff for Philips
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Philips Louis Kalff Designed 'Timor' Desk Lamp, circa 1958, Belgium
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Pymble, NSW
A good 'Timor' model Louis Kalff desk lamp with a pierced edge shade in dark grey and with a chrome
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Philips Louis Kalff Designed 'Timor' Desk Lamp, circa 1958, Belgium
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Pymble, NSW
A super Louis Kalff designed 'Timor' pattern desk lamp with a straight tapered brass stem and
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s Cosmo Time Folding Portable Hi Intensity Desk Lamp & Digital Alarm Clock
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Desk lamp Cosmo time modern folding intensity lamp with digital alarm clock Vintage 1970s Model
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Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Timor 69or Major Desk Lamp Grey / Gray / Silver by Louis Kalff for Philips
By Louis Kalff
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
Belgian Post Office. This desk lamp has a round iron base with a built-in switch and a silver chrome rod
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Timor Table Lamp or Desk Light by Louis Kalff for Philips 1950s
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern "Timor" table lamp or desk light. Designed by Louis Kalff for Philips
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Louis Kalff 'Timor' Table Lamp, 1960s
By Louis Kalff
Located in Tilburg, NL
Louis Kalff 'Timor' table lamp. The Netherlands, 1960s. Surprisingly large and imposing desk
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Louis Kalff 'Timor' Table Lamp, 1960s
Louis Kalff 'Timor' Table Lamp, 1960s
H 20.08 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Metal Desk Lamp
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Adjustable desk lamp in water green metal from the 1950s. Its design is reminiscent of the lamps
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Mid-20th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Metal Desk Lamp
Vintage Metal Desk Lamp
H 23.63 in Dm 9.85 in
Set of Onna Desk and Table Lamp by Swell Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of Onna desk and table lamp by Swell Studio Dimensions: D 153 x W 76 x H 76 cm Materials
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2010s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Travertine

Set of Onna Desk and Table Lamp by Swell Studio
Set of Onna Desk and Table Lamp by Swell Studio
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 60.24 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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Desk Lamp 1970S
Italian Desk Lamp 1970S
H 29.53 in W 15.75 in D 10.63 in
1920's Industrial Desk Lamp
By Dugdills
Located in Downham Market, GB
An early English industrial desk lamp. A particularly good articulated desk lamp in dark nickel
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Vintage 1920s British Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1920's Industrial Desk Lamp
1920's Industrial Desk Lamp
H 15.75 in W 5.12 in D 7.09 in
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
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Steel

Serge Mouille - Saturn Desk Lamp
Serge Mouille - Saturn Desk Lamp
H 16 in W 16 in D 15 in
Marianne Brandt Desk Lamps, 1950
By Marianne Brandt, Kandem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Kandem task lamps for Leuchtenbau Leipzig, post WWII Model manufactured with original
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Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Marianne Brandt Desk Lamps, 1950
Marianne Brandt Desk Lamps, 1950
H 16 in W 6 in D 16 in
Rhythm Brass Dome Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Rhythm Brass Dome Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 33 x W 33 x H 66 cm. Materials: Brass
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Drop Brass Dome Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop Brass Dome Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 23 x W 23 x H 66 cm. Materials: Brass
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Drop Brass Dome Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Drop Brass Dome Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 25.99 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Rhythm Glass Globe Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Rhythm Glass Globe Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 38 x W 38 x H 66 cm. Materials: Brass and
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rhythm Glass Globe Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Rhythm Glass Globe Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 25.99 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Mid- century Modern Desk Lamp
Located in Beirut, LB
Minimalist design from the 1950's that was considered far ahead of its time. Made from metal
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid- century Modern Desk Lamp
Mid- century Modern Desk Lamp
H 22.84 in Dm 6.7 in
Wing Brass Dome Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Wing Brass Dome Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 35.5 x W 35.5 x H 66 cm. Materials: Brass
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Wing Brass Dome Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Wing Brass Dome Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 25.99 in W 13.98 in D 13.98 in
Brass Table or Desk Reading Lamp
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This raw brass tubular desk lamp, believed to be crafted by either Stiffel or Laurel lamp company
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Table or Desk Reading Lamp
Brass Table or Desk Reading Lamp
H 14 in W 17 in D 7.5 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-century desk lamp Italy 1960s
Mid-century desk lamp Italy 1960s
H 20.48 in W 8.67 in D 11.82 in
Barracuda Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
Located in Geneve, CH
Barracuda Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi Dimensions: D 20 x W 65 x H 45 cm Material: Aluminum
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Barracuda Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
Barracuda Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
H 17.72 in W 25.6 in D 7.88 in
BB3Pod Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
Located in Geneve, CH
BB3Pod Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi Dimensions: D 20 x W 65 x H 45 cm Material: Aluminum, Stainless
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

BB3Pod Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
BB3Pod Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
H 17.72 in W 25.6 in D 7.88 in
Stylish Italian Cantilevered Arc Desk Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
I am unaware of the designer or manufacturer of this stylish brass elongated arc desk lamp with a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Wing Burnt Brass Dome Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Wing Burnt Brass Dome Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 35.5 x W 35.5 x H 66 cm. Materials
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Wing Burnt Brass Dome Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Wing Burnt Brass Dome Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 25.99 in W 13.98 in D 13.98 in
Fly Two Glass Globe Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Fly Two Glass Globe Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 40.5 x W 40.5 x H 66 cm. Materials
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Fly Two Glass Globe Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Fly Two Glass Globe Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 25.99 in W 15.95 in D 15.95 in
Fly One Glass Globe Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Fly One Glass Globe Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 15.5 x W 25.5 x H 66 cm. Materials
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Fly One Glass Globe Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Fly One Glass Globe Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 25.99 in W 10.04 in D 6.11 in
Dot Brass Dome Medium Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Dot Brass Dome Medium Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 20.5 x W 20.5 x H 43 cm. Materials
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2010s Indian Post-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
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Dot Brass Dome Small Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Dot Brass Dome Small Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 11.03 in W 6.11 in D 6.11 in
Antony Desk Lamp by Serge Mouille
Located in Geneve, CH
Antony desk lamp by Serge Mouille Dimensions: D24.5 x W30 x H37 cm Materials: Brass, Steel
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2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Aluminum, Brass

Antony Desk Lamp by Serge Mouille
Antony Desk Lamp by Serge Mouille
H 14.57 in W 11.82 in D 9.65 in
Desk Lamp Attributed to Gino Sarfatti
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Munich, DE
It´s the second time i see such a lamp in 20 years. The first i saw on a design fair had an old
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Desk Lamp Attributed to Gino Sarfatti
Desk Lamp Attributed to Gino Sarfatti
H 14.18 in W 37.8 in D 8.67 in
Digit Lamp Desk by Studio Pin
Located in Geneve, CH
Digit lamp desk by Studio Pin Dimensions: D 85 x W 21 x H 76 cm Materials: Solid oak. Weight
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Oak

Digit Lamp Desk by Studio Pin
Digit Lamp Desk by Studio Pin
H 29.93 in W 8.27 in D 33.47 in
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
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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
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20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Mid-century grey desk lamp USSR 1972
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Illuminate your space with this vintage gray desk lamp, a product of the USSR in 1972. Crafted
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Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Adjustable Desk Lamp SF 28 by Tecnolumen
By Tecnolumen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, which emerged at the same time as the Bauhaus era. A similar lamp was produced by Gispen in the
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Adjustable Desk Lamp SF 28 by Tecnolumen
Adjustable Desk Lamp SF 28 by Tecnolumen
H 15.4 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Eclipse Verdigris Desk Lamp by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Eclipse Verdigris Desk Lamp by Carla Baz Dimensions: D 15 x W 15 x D 11 cm. Materials: Verdigris
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2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Eclipse Verdigris Desk Lamp by Carla Baz
Eclipse Verdigris Desk Lamp by Carla Baz
H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Eclipse Copper Desk Lamp by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Eclipse Copper Desk Lamp by Carla Baz Dimensions: D 15 x W 15 x D 11 cm. Materials: Copper. Weight
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2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Eclipse Copper Desk Lamp by Carla Baz
Eclipse Copper Desk Lamp by Carla Baz
H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Kaiser Desk Lamp by Christian Dell, 1950
By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original ivory enameled steel desk/ task lamps model '6556' by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel

3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
Located in Geneve, CH
3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi Dimensions: D 16 x W 48 x H 25 cm Material: Lacquered recycled
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
H 9.85 in W 18.9 in D 6.3 in
3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
Located in Geneve, CH
3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi Dimensions: D 16 x W 48 x H 25 cm Material: Lacquered recycled
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
H 9.85 in W 18.9 in D 6.3 in
3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
Located in Geneve, CH
3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi Dimensions: D 16 x W 48 x H 25 cm Material: Lacquered recycled
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
H 9.85 in W 18.9 in D 6.3 in
3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
Located in Geneve, CH
3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi Dimensions: D 16 x W 48 x H 25 cm Material: Lacquered recycled
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
H 9.85 in W 18.9 in D 6.3 in
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
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Dot Burnt Brass Dome Medium Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Dot Burnt Brass Dome Medium Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 20.5 x W 20.5 x H 43 cm
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2010s Indian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rocket Boy Desk Lamp & Phone Charging Station
Located in Berkeley, CA
professionally 'Frankensteined' into this one-of-a-kind bedside desk lamp, that both lights the room and can
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2010s American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Chrome Design Desk Lamp Metal Hustadt Lights, 70s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Desk Lamp Metal Hustadt Lights, 70s Very beautiful, particularly undamaged chrome desk lamp
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Chrome Design Desk Lamp Metal Hustadt Lights, 70s
Chrome Design Desk Lamp Metal Hustadt Lights, 70s
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H 16.93 in W 31.5 in D 16.93 in
1960's French Mid-Century Desk Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
A fantastic mid-century vintage articulating desk light designed with a quality steel circular base
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
looking for desk lamp to match your desk, we have what you need. If you have any questions we are at your
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Antique 1840s French Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
H 48.04 in W 19.69 in D 55.12 in
1970's Italian Desk Lamp by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Paris, FR
A 1960s-1970's desk lamp by the iconic collectible Italian manufacturer Stilnovo. This mid-century
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

1970's Italian Desk Lamp by Stilnovo
1970's Italian Desk Lamp by Stilnovo
H 14.97 in W 10.63 in D 4.34 in
Original Danish Caprani Tripod Desk Lamp, 1970s, Denmark
By Caprani Light AS
Located in Værløse, DK
A beech wood tripod desk lamp designed by Mads Caprani in the 1970s for Caprani Light. A rare find
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Vintage 1970s Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Beech

Original Danish Caprani Tripod Desk Lamp, 1970s, Denmark
By Caprani Light AS
Located in Værløse, DK
A beech wood tripod desk lamp designed by Mads Caprani in the 1970s for Caprani Light. A rare find
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Vintage 1970s Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Beech

Vintage Desk Lamp attributed Koch & Lowy 1970s USA
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Desk lamp .Chrome on steel base and upright .Comes with a Mocha Brown color shade
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Desk Lamp attributed Koch & Lowy 1970s USA
Vintage Desk Lamp attributed Koch & Lowy 1970s USA
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H 23.23 in W 13 in D 9.06 in
Vetri Murano Table Desk Lamp, Effrete Tagliapietra 1980s
By Effetre International Company
Located in Miami, FL
A rare example of a desk lamp by Vertri Murano. The whole body is a single piece of art glass
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Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Desk Lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito, 1950
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful early desk lamp model 5305 by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland, in brass with a large
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

An Original Danish Caprani Desk Lamp, 1970s, Denmark
By Caprani Light AS
Located in Værløse, DK
An original Danish desk lamp by Mads Caprani. It is the desk version of the famous Caprani no. 840
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Vintage 1970s Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

An Original Danish Caprani Desk Lamp, 1970s, Denmark
An Original Danish Caprani Desk Lamp, 1970s, Denmark
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H 19.69 in Dm 11.82 in
Eclipse Stainless Steel Desk Lamp by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Eclipse Stainless Steel Desk Lamp by Carla Baz Dimensions: D 15 x W 15 x D 11 cm. Materials
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2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-20th Century Cedric Hartman chrome desk lamp
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century Cedric Hartman chrome desk lamp Simple yet sleek Cedric Hartman chrome desk lamp
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Large Desk Lamp by Helo Leuchten Germany, 1950s
By Helo Leuchten
Located in Schwerin, MV
give the lamp a noble calm. The desk lamp provides a bright, pleasantly glare-free light thanks to the
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Large Desk Lamp by Helo Leuchten Germany, 1950s
Large Desk Lamp by Helo Leuchten Germany, 1950s
H 19.69 in W 16.15 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Brass and Varnished Metal Desk Lamp, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. It features a brass and varnished metal structure. This desk lamp is vintage
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Desk Lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito, 1950
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful early desk lamp model 5305 by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland, with a large articulate
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

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Timor Desk Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal timor desk lamp for your home. Frequently made of metal, steel and brass, every timor desk lamp was constructed with great care. Find 552 options for an antique or vintage timor desk lamp now, or shop our selection of 330 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer timor desk lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right timor desk lamp, those designed in mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made timor desk lamp over the years, but those crafted by Bernard-Albin Gras, Flos and Louis Kalff are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Timor Desk Lamp?

The average selling price for a timor desk lamp at 1stDibs is $1,431, while they’re typically $90 on the low end and $55,874 for the highest priced.
Questions About Timor Desk Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    There 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, 2022
    The 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, 2022
    British 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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