Modern Table Lamps
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Bruchi Marble Table Lamp by Niko Koronis
By Niko Koronis
Located in Geneve, CH
Bruchi lamp by Niko Koronis
Dimensions: W 37.5 x D 7 x H 35
Materials: Verde Guatemala
Also Available: Rosso Levanto, please contact us
All our lamps can be wired according ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
White Kawa Table Lamp by Luft Tanaka, Organic Modern, Porcelain, Table Light
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind Kawa Series Table Lamp by Luft Tanaka Studio
A white ceramic table lamp with a fabric-like organic form produced by casting liquid porcelain into a sewn leather mold. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Timeless Onyx Table Lamp by Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
Table lamp made in chemically black colored brass with onyx marble sheets and incandescent lamp e27.
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx, Brass
American Designer, Table Lamps, Walnut, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sizeable walnut table lamps designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 18.5” H x 5.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 10" Top Diameter...
Category
1940s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Walnut
Draped Plaster Lamp Style of John Dickinson
Located in Bradenton, FL
20th century plaster table lamp in the John Dickinson style of the 1970s. Draped and knotted, this unique lamp appears sculptural in design. Lamp includes the harp and the original ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
1970s V. Nason Italian Vintage Cast Silver Mirror Glass Abstract Sculpture Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Bring an extraterrestrial atmospheric mood into your home with this abstract mouth-blown lamp, a 1970s organic Minimalist creation by Vincenzo Nason, the mirrored Murano glass is dec...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Silver
cubo luce, cini & nils
Located in Felino, IT
cuboluce Cini&Nils, originale anni 70. versione originale con attacco per lampadina Mignon max 25W perfettamente funzionante. porta qualche segno d'uso. design ,Franco Bettonica e Ma...
Category
1970s European Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Rectangular Ceramic Lamp
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Rectangular Ceramic Light in brushed white
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Artisanal ceramic light with a rectangular base, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. It has a br...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Perla Mini Table Lamp by Gaspare Asaro. Bronze and Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla Mini table lamp is the smallest member of the Perla collection featuring an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Murano. See the Perla and Perla Grande...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Clear Murano Glass Blocks Lamps with Our Turquoise and Blue Lampshades, 1970s
Located in Florence, IT
Clear Murano glass blocks lamps ice effect with brass base and our hand sewn blue and turquoise lampshades.
The geometric clear glass blocks are solid, thick and heavy.
The double co...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hand Painted Porcelain Urn Lamps by Frederick Cooper
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s hand painted porcelain urn table lamps by Frederick Cooper Chicago.
Constructed with hand painted porcelain urns, brass hardware, blac...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Black “Taccia” Table Lamp, Italy 1990s
Located in Naples, IT
Achille & Pier Castiglioni lamp model 'Taccia', black base and circular shape.
The Taccia table lamp by the Italian brand Flos is a masterpiece by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglion...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Foscarini Fleur Table Lamp by Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Transparency, lightness, and a poetic light that creates the atmosphere. Fleur is a rechargeable table lamp with dual functions: the more natural one of illuminating and the unexpect...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Perla Mini Table Lamp by Gaspare Asaro. Sand White and Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla Mini table lamp is the smallest member of the Perla collection featuring an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Murano. See the Perla and Perla Grande...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Geometric Table Lamp by La Loupe
Located in Baltimore, MD
Made of a linen shade with a simple handcrafted wooden base, this table lamp will bring to your interior an interesting and functional work of art. The origami-inspired lampshade pro...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Wood, Walnut
Foscarini Chapeau V Table Lamp by Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A refined and elegant lamp, capable of changing personality thanks to the hat it wears: three personalities, three atmospheres of light, three different ways of furnishing.
Vernished...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Large Pair of California Studios Earth Tone & Abstract Black Engraved Decoration
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Pair of California Studios Earth Tone & Abstract Black Engraved Decoration
A Large Pair of California Studios Earth Tone & Abstract Black Engraved Decoration lamps. Each lamp ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Small Modern Table Lamp with Round Base by La Loupe
Located in Baltimore, MD
With a Modern style, this table lamp combines clean and curvilinear forms to create a unique piece. Our Luma Collection plays with simple shapes, exploring positive and negative spa...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Wood, Walnut
Small Modern Table Lamp with Round Base by La Loupe
Located in Baltimore, MD
With a Modern style, this table lamp combines clean and curvilinear forms to create a unique piece. Our Luma Collection plays with simple shapes, exploring positive and negative spa...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Wood, Linen
Vintage Boho Modernica Bubble Lamps After George Nelson
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Boho table lamps. Made by the LA based Modernica group. Their classic Bubble lamps after George Nelson. Tagged on the bottom. Acquired from a Palm Beach es...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Foscarini Chapeau M Table Lamp by Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A refined and elegant lamp, capable of changing personality thanks to the hat it wears: three personalities, three atmospheres of light, three different ways of furnishing.
Vernished...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Modern Table Lamp with Round Base by La Loupe
Located in Baltimore, MD
Exploring the balance between positive and negative spaces this table lamp evokes a Mid-Century aesthetic design with a contemporary look, bringing to any interior a handcrafted and ...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Wood, Linen
Modern Table Lamp with Round Base by La Loupe
Located in Baltimore, MD
Exploring the balance between positive and negative spaces this table lamp evokes a Mid-Century aesthetic design with a contemporary look, bringing to any interior a handcrafted and ...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Wood, Walnut
Small Modern Table Lamp with Round Base by La Loupe
Located in Baltimore, MD
With a Modern style, this table lamp combines clean and curvilinear forms to create a unique piece. Our Luma Collection plays with simple shapes, exploring positive and negative spa...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Wood, Walnut
Small Modern Table Lamp with Round Base by La Loupe
Located in Baltimore, MD
With a Modern style, this table lamp combines clean and curvilinear forms to create a unique piece. Our Luma Collection plays with simple shapes, exploring positive and negative spa...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Wood, Walnut
Set of 2 Modern Aragão Table Lamps Silver Ceramic Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 2 Aragão table lamps, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Aragão table lamps create a subliminal ambience for extraordinary living. The base...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Watapunga by Ingo Maurer and Dagmar Mombach
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Weesp, NL
Illuminate Your Space with Timeless Elegance: The 1998 Watapunga Table Lamp
Introducing the Watapunga Table Lamp, a luminary masterpiece designed by Ingo Maurer and Dagmar Mombach i...
Category
1990s German Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Swedish designer, table lamp in retro style. Orange lacquer. Approx. 1970.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish designer, table lamp in retro style. Orange lacquer.
Approximately 1970.
Adjustable.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions:
Cord length: 194 cm.
Height with lampshade pointing d...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Contemporary Silvered Glass Vase Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Contemporary Silvered Glass Vase Lamps, silver tone, with glass ball finial.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Adjustable Massive Zig Zag Halogen Lamp - Vintage 80s Design, Belgium
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover the versatility of the Massive Zig Zag lamp, a unique piece of design lighting from the 1980s. This black plastic lamp is not only an eye-catcher...
Category
1980s Belgian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Flos Tab Table LED Lamp 2700K with Dimmer 90° Rotatable Head, Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A brand new edition of the Tab family, now with new capabilities in new colors. This new edition of Tab table lamp has an adjustable head with a ±90-deg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 2 Art Deco Simões Table Lamp, Blue Faux Fur Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 2 Simões table lamps, modern collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
Simões is an elegant table lamp and an attractive addition to a modern home. The Blue Crystal marble and stainless steel gracefully combine with the blue faux fur and silver lampshade...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Set of 2 Modern Robin Table Lamps, Stainless, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 2 Robin Table Lamps, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The luxurious modern table lamp Robin creates a subliminal ambience for extraordinary l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
“Vittoria” Table Lamp by Toso, Massari & Associates for Leucos Italy, 1990s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Vintage. dimmable table or desk lamp model “Vittoria” with a round chrome plated, weighted base and V-shaped frame that supports a removable elliptical shaped shade in orange, froste...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Set/2 Table Lamp , Oceanus Table Lamp, Handmade in Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 2 Oceanus table lamp, Modern Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
Oceanus is an elegant table lamp and an attractive addition to a modern home. The bron...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
French Modernist Wood Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic and handsome early 20th century French Modernist wood lamp of organic shape, and with a custom-made burlap shade, newly wired for U.S. with a gol...
Category
1930s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Burlap, Wood
Ceramic Table Lamp by Jacques Blin, France, 1960s
By Jacques Blin
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic Table Lamp by Jacques Blin, France, 1960s
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Art Deco Simões Table Lamp, Blue Faux Fur Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 2 Simões table lamps, modern collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
Simões is an elegant table lamp and an attractive addition to a modern home. The Blue Crystal marble and stainless steel gracefully combine with the blue faux fur and white lampshade. Simões was designed to warm cozy spaces.
Set of 2 Simões table lamps material codes
M100677 Light beige high standard Italian leather
M100919 Blue faux fur
ST002 Blue Crystal marble; polished
ME001 Polished stainless steel;
EL002 E27 LED lamp.
Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Unique by design, Crafted by people.
Founded in 2005 by Sérgio Rebola and Rute Martins, Green apple designs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Original Lampe Gras No. 201
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful original condition. Wonderful patina.
I believe this lamp once had black paint, but has faded over time and now presents mostly as chrome. The result is a unique example ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Set of 2 Modern Aragão Table Lamps Silver Ceramic Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 2 Aragão table lamps, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Aragão table lamps create a subliminal ambience for extraordinary living. The base...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Antique Silver Leaf Table Lamps With Lucite Bases, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of modern antique silver leaf table lamps with lucite bases. Very nice leaf finsi in a warm silver tone. Add a classic modern touch to your home.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Perla Mini Table Lamp by Gaspare Asaro. Bronze and Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla Mini table lamp is the smallest member of the Perla collection featuring an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Murano. See the Perla and Perla Grande...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vico Magistretti for Oluce. "Slalom" desk lamp in modernist style.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vico Magistretti for Oluce, "Slalom" desk lamp in modernist style.
Painted metal and red plastic.
1980s.
Perfect condition.
Cord length is approximately 220 cm.
Lamp max height ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1970s Modern Monumental Mazzega Style Swirled Murano Glass Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love these! It is a pair of 1970s monumental modern Mazzega style swirled Murano glass table lamps. The bases are an enameled metal. They are in working order and very good conditi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Kaiser Leuchten. Burgundy coloured desk lamp. 1960s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaiser Leuchten. Burgundy coloured desk lamp.
1960s.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: Height in horizontal position: 42.0 cm.
Shade: Diameter 32.0 cm....
Category
1960s German Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Perla Mini Table Lamp by Gaspare Asaro. Sand White and Satin Brass Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Perla Mini table lamp is the smallest member of the Perla collection featuring an organic brass shell nestling our Sfera glass handblown in Murano. See the Perla and Perla Grande...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Kinetic Colors Table Lamp by Brajak Vitberg
Located in Geneve, CH
Kinetic colors table lamp by Brajak Vitberg
Materials: plexiglass and dichroic film
Dimensions: 55 x 35 x 35 cm
Bijeli...
Category
2010s European Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plexiglass
Pair of Just Andersen D8 Table Lamp's in Disco Metal
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of art deco table lamps in patinated Disko metal made by Danish designer and pioneer Just Andersen in 1920-1930.
Model D8 with beautifully decorated with ornaments.
The lamp is ...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Modern Ceramic Table Lamps on Square Lucite Bases, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Modern Ceramic Table Lamps on Square Lucite Bases
Offered for sale is a vintage pair of ceramic table lamps raised on thick square lucite bases. The lamps are wired and in...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wire
Lampe sculpture "YOKU" en plâtre par Nicolas VALLEE. France, pièce unique. 2023
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lampe sculpture "YOKU" en plâtre par Nicolas VALLEE.
Pièce unique. France, 2023.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Brass Erwin Lambeth Table Lamps
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Brass Erwin Lambeth Table Lamps
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Toad Leather and Brass Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Glamorous pair of toad leather patch work and polished brass table lamps in the manner of Karl Springer.
Constructed of wood covered with toad le...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Kat & Roger Table Lamp with hand-crafted and hand-painted ceramic base, USA
By Kat & Roger
Located in Berlin, DE
Kat & Roger Table Lamp with hand-crafted and hand-painted ceramic base, USA. Measurements given apply to the base of the lamp.
Nestled amidst the serene landscapes of Southern Cali...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Artist-Made White Ceramic "Ant" Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of artist-made white ceramic "ant" lamps: custom spherical ceramic table lamps finished in a lovely off-white glaze and small hand-applied images of ants. Looks as though they a...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Pair of Brass & Smoked Grey Blown Murano Art Glass Table Lamps
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
This pair of modern table lamps with smoked grey blown Murano art glass diffusers fit almost any kind of environment and they are perfect to be placed either on any leaving room or a...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Artist-Made White Ceramic "Ant" Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Artist-made white ceramic "ant" lamp: spherical ceramic table custom lamp finished in a lovely off-white glaze and small hand-applied images of ants. Looks as though they are crawlin...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp by Yasha Heifetz
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hand hammered and bent copper and oak table lamp by Yasha Heifetz.
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Rectangular Ceramic Lamp
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Rectangular Ceramic Light in red/orange
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Artisanal ceramic light with a rectangular base, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. It has a brass...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Modern table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage table lamps created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern table lamps made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original table lamps, popular names associated with this style include Artemide, Flos, Pablo Designs, and Vistosi. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
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