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Table Lamps For Sale
'Cosmic Solstice Phantom' Table Lamp, Handmade Leather Wrapped Brass Table Light
Located in London, GB
Taking inspiration from planetary shapes and textures, the Cosmic collection artfully explores the interplay of metal properties and a curated selection of patina finishes.
Handcra...
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
pair of brass table lamps att. to Romeo Rega
Located in Milan, IT
pair of brass and lacquered brass lamps produced by Fratelli Martini in the 1970s and attributed to the design of Romeo Rega, lampshades included. These are two stock funds.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
'Cosmic Solstice Caramel' Table Lamp, Handmade Leather Wrapped Brass Table Light
Located in London, GB
Taking inspiration from planetary shapes and textures, the Cosmic collection artfully explores the interplay of metal properties and a curated selection of patina finishes.
Handcra...
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Tito Agnoli for O-Luce Table Lamps in Black and White Perspex
By Tito Agnoli, O-Luce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for O-luce, desk lamps, model ‘267’, Perspex, brass, enameled steel, Italy, 1960
Italian designer Tito Agnoli designed this table lamp, model 267, in 1960 for O-Luce. T...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel, Brass, Steel
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce ‘Cobra’ Table Lamp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, ‘Cobra’ table lamp, model ‘12919’, chrome-plated brass, iron, coated aluminum, Italy, circa 1962
This outstanding table lamp model ‘12919’ known as ‘il...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Chrome, Iron
Tito Agnoli for O-Luce Table Lamp in Nickel-Plated Brass and Perspex
By Tito Agnoli, O-Luce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for O-luce, table lamp, model '269', nickel-plated brass, Perspex, Italy, 1959.
Italian designer Tito Agnoli designed this table lamp, model 269, in 1959 for O-Luce. Th...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Custom Murano Style Lamps with new Del Sol Lampshades
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom-built luxury table lamps, shipped complete with new ""Del Sol"" lampshades, each still with its tags and never opened, retailing for around $190 each. These lamps stan...
Category
1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce ‘Lucinella’ Table Lamp in Brass and Marble
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, ‘Lucinella’ table lamp, model ‘12353’, brass, Carrara marble, rubber, Italy, circa 1950
This exquisite table lamp is designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredo...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Burgundy Red Glass and Brass Table Lamp Tranås Stilarmatur, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This midcentury table lamp, manufactured by Stilarmatur Tranås in Sweden between the 1960s and 1970s, features three bordeaux red glass spheres with brass feet and details.
Designed...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Bamboo and Brass Gabriella Crespi Inspired Pair of Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks.
Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, height 31inches
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table lamp CG01 Ltd CN Corten designed in 1968
Located in Hoegaarden, BE
The Axis71 CG01 table lamp, a stunning 1968 design by the famous Belgian designer Christophe Gevers, is an iconic and timeless piece of lighting that continues to captivate and inspi...
Category
1960s Belgian Industrial Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell for Idman ‘5061’ Table Lamp in Brass
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Idman, table lamp, model ‘5061’, brass, perforated brass, Finland, circa 1950
A truly magnificent piece that scores highly on every design aspect: execution, use o...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Table Lamp Model 9227 in Red
Located in Helsinki, FI
An exquisite example of a beautiful classic design with features that makes it suitable for a wide range of spaces especially offices, home offices or reading and working tables.
Th...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Two Vintage Beige Travertine Lamps with Linen Shades
Located in Doraville, GA
Two "buffet" lamps with solid rustic travertine bases and metal stems. The lamps are of high quality and are very much in a style associated with Karl Springer. The lamp has rewired ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine
Private listing for Joseph: 'Fazzoletto' lamp + Italian Mirror Sideboard
By La Murrina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
This private listing includes:
- La Murrina, 'Fazzoletto' table lamp, Murano glass, brass, Italy, 1970s
- Sideboard with big mirror and dry bar, ash, ceramic, glass, Italy, 1950s
Li...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Wood
Royal Palace 24kt Antique Gold Plated 3-Lights Table Lamp with Crystal Pendants
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Designers from Modenese Luxury Interiors moulded this table lamp combining a 24kt antique gold plated structure, wounderful scholer crystal pendants and elegant fabrics. This model r...
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Marble, Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp — Satin Aqua Glaze
Located in Portland, OR
What is it?
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Another gem from the masters of mid century lightning – Gordon and Jane Martz. A small but exceptionally versatile lamp!
This signed Martz model 105 lamp comes in a satin aqua / rust glaze. The lamp shows a small variatoin where the glaze is thicker or thinner, showing different degrees of transparency and color. A very unique and beautiful Martz lamp!
This is a beautiful piece that fits great on a dresser, nightstand, end table or desk.
What's Included
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The lamp will ship with a replica shade that's 99% similar in form and fabric to what you see in the photos. The photos were taken with an original Martz shade...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Han Style Lamp with Handmade Belgian Linen Shades
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A beautiful pair of unglazed Han dynasty style vases of very elegant baluster form.
Expectedly mounted as lamps. High quality mount with a brass adjustable pivot joint. Shade handmad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Han Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Hammered Brass and Marble Table Torchieres
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Hammered Brass and Marble Table Torchieres. Post Modern Memphis Style, Great quality.
Condition
Fine Vintage condition
Category
Late 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Charming Wall Light in Structured Glass and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, glass, brass, metal, Czech Republic, 1960s.
This eccentric wall light is made in the 1960s in the Czech Republic. This design is based on a round construction. The struc...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Art Deco Style Table Lamp Seated Nude with Globe Max Le Verrier Enigma
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style lamp nude holding a globe ENIGME signed Max Le Verrier with foundry mark. Design ca. 1930.
Posthumous contemporary cast at the Le Verrier foundry in Paris.
Patinated ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
Giuseppe Ostuni for O-Luce '181' Multi Applicable Light
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Ostuni for O-Luce, large set of '181' wall light, Italy, 1950s
This stunning design by Giuseppe Ostuni is applicable in many different ways. Attach the lamp to a desk or a ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
20th Century Rococo Style Silvered Candelabra
Located in Berlin, DE
Exquisite candelabra in Rococo style.
Bronze finely engraved and silvered. Seven scrolled, rolling candlesticks ending in vase-formed grommets.
(T-Mr-22-Bas).
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio di Desio Table Lamp in Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio di Desio 'Rapsodia' table lamp, brass, Italy, 1970s
Indulge in the timeless allure of the 'Rapsodia' table lamp, a masterpiece by Luciano Frigerio, met...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gianfranco Frattini for Arteluce Table Lamp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Arteluce, table lamp, model 597, chrome-plated aluminium, rayon, Italy, 1961.
Gianfranco Frattini designed this innovative table lamp for Arteluce in 1961. A...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamp, Matte White Glaze with Walnut Base
Located in Portland, OR
What is it?
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Another gem from the masters of mid century lightning – Gordon and Jane Martz. Not too big, not too small – this ceramic lamp is equally at home on an end table or cred...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italiana Luce Black Rod Table Lamp, Italy, 1980s
Located in Camden, ME
A pair of Italian sculptural table lamps by Italiana Luce manufactured in Italy, circa 1980s.
The black lacquered base plates are slightly trapezoid. and support a curved black lacqu...
Category
1980s Italian Minimalist Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Ingrid Hsalmarson for New Lamp 'Spiral' Table Lamp in Aluminum
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ingrid Hsalmarson for New Lamp, 'Spiral' table lamp, coated aluminum, coated steel, Italy, 1971
Elegant and modernist Spiral table lamp designed by Ingrid Hsalmarson for manufacturer New Lamp Italy...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
S. Björklund and L. Gustafsson Swedish 'Delux' Desk Lamp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
S. Björklund and L. Gustafsson for Falkenbergs Belysning Sweden, 'Delux' desk lamp with clamp, chromed steel, aluminum, Sweden, 1970s
This modern Swedish table desk lamp features an...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome, Aluminum
Modern Saldanha Table Lamp, Onyx Base, Black Shade, Handmade in Portugal
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Saldanha Table Lamp, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
A luxurious table lamp, Saldanha creates the subliminal ambiance for exceptional living. The c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Onyx, Stainless Steel
Lampe De Bureau Sphérique Jacques Adnet, Verre Opalin Noir, France, 1930
Located in PONT-AUDEMER, FR
Pied de lampe sphérique en opaline noire de style et d'époque Art Deco. A rapprocher du travail de Jacques Adnet, célèbre décorateur français.
L'exemplaire proposé à la vente est e...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass
Pair of Tripod Table Lamps in Terrazzo Stone and Nickel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of table lamps, nickel-plated metal, terrazzo stone, fabric, Europe, 1960s
A highly atmospheric duo of table lamps crafted with a nickel-plated metal tripod frame, imbuing the ...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Modern Two Cordless Table Lamp, Marble Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Two Cordless Table Lamp, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Two cordless table lamp redefines the concepts of functionality and style in co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Postmodern Pink Washed Ceramic Lucite Table Lamps
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing pair of large ceramic table lamps. Each feature a pink wash over a ribbed body with a lucite disk beneath and above the ceramic.
Category
1980s Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Lucite
Ingrid Hsalmarson for New Lamp 'Spiral' Table Lamp in Aluminum
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ingrid Hsalmarson for New Lamp, 'Spiral' table lamp, coated aluminum, coated steel, Italy, 1971
Elegant and modernist Spiral table lamp designed by Ingrid Hsalmarson for manufacturer New Lamp Italy...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Big Trapezoid Contemporary Floor Table lamp Parchment Paper Ryan Jones II
Located in Madrid, ES
Ryan Jones is a self-taught furniture and interior designer based in Upstate New York. His work centers on combining contrasting materials (steel, local hardwoods, natural fibers) wi...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Ralph Lauren Creamy White Crackle and Brass Ginger Jar Lamp With Pleated Shade
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Cookeville, TN
The Ralph Lauren Creamy White Crackle and Brass Ginger Jar Lamp With Pleated Shade combines classic elegance and modern sophistication. Crafted with precision, its crackle ceramic ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide First Edition 'Sintesi' Green Clamp Light
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, multi-way clamp lamp, model 'Sintesi Faretto Morsetto', first edition, coated iron, coated steel, aluminum, rubber, plastic, Italy, design 1976
The fo...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
“Pagoda” contemporary Table Lamp, gold silk, Silvered Crystal Tip, brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
PAGODA The calm of resonating with your inner peace
For 20 years, we have been committed to offering you unique collections in terms of design and quality. Today we honor the handma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide First Edition 'Sintesi' Red Clamp Light
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, multi-way clamp lamp, model 'Sintesi Faretto Morsetto', first edition, coated iron, coated steel, aluminum, rubber, plastic, Italy, design 1976
The fo...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
Björn Svensson, “Elidus” Table Lamp, Brass, Acrylic, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and acrylic “Elidus” Table Lamp designed by Björn Svensson, Sweden, 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5” H x 8.25” W x 6.5” D
Stated dimensions include sh...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Gilt Metal Column Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical Style gilt metal column table lamp in the manner of Karl Springer (German, born 1931), with black shade, apparently unsigned.
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Gae Aulenti Attributed Mushroom / UFO Murano Glass Floor Lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Delight in the artisanal charm of this handcrafted 1970s floor lamp, a treasure from the renowned isle of Murano. Celebrated for its glassmaking heritage, Murano glass is the medium of this exquisite 1970s piece, reminiscent of the artistic flair of designers like Gae Aulenti and akin to the masterful works of Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
This lamp showcases a distinctive design, composed of a singular glass form that gives the illusion of two merged orbs. The handblown glass is adorned with a spray of amber and white flecks, creating a feather-like pattern that encircles the lamp with an organic and dynamic texture. The glass diffuses light...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Emiel Veranneman White Console Table and Mario Botta ‘Shogun’ Table Lamp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Emiel Veranneman, console table, white lacquered oak, Belgium, 1960s
Belgian designer Emiel Veranneman created this console in the 1960s. Four legs are paired together on each shor...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Ferrari and Mazzucchelli-Tartaglino for Artemide Table Lamp in Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Leonardo Ferrari and Franco Mazzucchelli-Tartaglino for Artemide, large table or floor lamp, model 'Platea', aluminum, glass, Italy, designed 1965
A wonderful table or floor lamp i...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Early 20th Century Cloisonné Vases / Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of late 19th century Chinese cloisonné enamel and gilded ormolu vases / lamps. Each with wonderful classical bold colours, scrolling motif and foliate decora...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps by Designline in Black & White Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome matching pair of table lamps in a conical mushroom form after Laurel Lamp Company. The lamp features a cast aluminum base with an black satin powder coat and a mouth blown...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Gae Aulenti for Kartell ‘King Sun’ in Perspex and Red-Orange Aluminum
By Kartell, Gae Aulenti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gae Aulenti for Kartell, ‘King Sun’ lamp, Perspex, enameled aluminum, Italy, 1967
This ‘King Sun’ lighting object is created by Gae Aulenti f...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
'Analogue Table Lamp' Steel Candle Holder Lamp by Elliot Barnes EJR Barnes
Located in Madrid, ES
Analogue table lamp, 2020 by Elliot Barnes
Elliot Barnes, aka EJR Barnes (B. 1991) is a self-taught artist and designer based in London.
This cand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hand Painted Lord Remillard Table Lamp by MacKenzie Childs
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice hand painted "Lord Remillard" table lamp by MacKenzie Childs, circa 1990s. The lamp is made of Poplar and Maple woods, hand decorated with artisan paints, mosaic paper, brass stamping, brass beads and a MacKenzie-Childs brass logo plate on bottom. It is complimented with handmade and decorated majolica finial with gold lustre embellishments. A 17"D x 10"H black hard shade with handmade polka dot...
Category
Late 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
S. Björklund and L. Gustafsson Swedish "Delux" Desk Lamp in Chromed Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
S. Björklund and L. Gustafsson for Falkenbergs Belysning Sweden, "Delux" Desk lamp with clamp, chromed steel, aluminum, Sweden, 1970s
This modern Swedish table desk lamp features a...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
French Table Lamp in Brass and Smoked Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Table lamp, brass, glass, France, 1970s
This table lamps is composed of a spherical shade executed in smoked glass which enriches the radiation of the light in a fine manner. The cr...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Modernist Pair of Handblown X-Form Lamps in Handblown Murano Mercury Glass
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of table lamps were hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. They feature tapere...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary Sculptural Sustainable Concrete Lamp by James Haywood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Erreur 404' 16" is a sculptural concrete lamp designed by London-based contemporary lighting designer James Haywood.
It is created using low-impact c...
Category
2010s French Table Lamps
Materials
Concrete
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pair of 'Fringe' Table Lamps in Brass and Silk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, pair of 'Fringe' table lamps, model B-140, brass, silk, Sweden, 1960s
These extravagant desk lights are composed...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Selenova Postmodern Table Lamp with Glass Orb in Light Blue Glass & Perspex
By Selenova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Selenova, table lamp, glass, chrome-plated steel, Perspex, Italy, 1970s
This desk lamp is a great example of the technical advances in lamp design in Italy, starting in the late 19...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Playful Postmodern Table Lights in Black and White Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of table lamps, black and white lacquered metal, Italy, 1970s
A pair of postmodern table lamps in black and white lacquered metal. The lights consist of a bowl that holds the s...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini for Artemide Floor Lamp 'Circo' in Off-White
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Artemide, floor lamp, lacquered metal, fabric, Italy, 1978.
Quirky and quite unique, this 'circo' table lamp designed by Mario Bellini, is a true example of Belli...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Antique and Vintage Table Lamps for Sale: Find Art Deco Table Lamps, Murano Glass Table Lamps and Other Lighting on 1stDibs
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
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