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Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp, White
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The authentic cobra table lamp is of the most iconic designs by Greta M. Grossman. The table lamp
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp, White
Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp, White
H 13.38 in W 11.4 in D 6.69 in
Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp, Black
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The authentic Cobra table lamp is of the most iconic designs by Greta M. Grossman. The table lamp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp, Black
Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp, Black
H 13.38 in W 11.4 in D 6.69 in
Full Brass Cobra Table Lamps, Maison Jansen Style
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Full Brass Cobra Table Lamps, Maison Jansen Style
Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Full Brass Cobra Table Lamps, Maison Jansen Style
Full Brass Cobra Table Lamps, Maison Jansen Style
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H 22.05 in W 13.78 in D 10.24 in
Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp, Vintage Red
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The authentic Cobra table lamp is of the most iconic designs by Greta M. Grossman. The table lamp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp, Vintage Red
Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp, Vintage Red
H 13.38 in W 11.4 in D 6.69 in
Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp, Anthracite Grey
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The authentic cobra table lamp is of the most iconic designs by Greta M. Grossman. The table lamp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp, Blue Grey
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The authentic Cobra table lamp is of the most iconic designs by Greta M. Grossman. The table lamp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp, Blue Grey
Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp, Blue Grey
H 13.38 in W 11.4 in D 6.69 in
Mid-Century 'Cobra' Table Lamp by Harvey Guzzini, Italy, 1960s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century 'Cobra' Table Lamp by Harvey Guzzini, Italy, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Free-Form Black Lacquer and Brass Coiled Cobra Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage midcentury era freeform black lacquer and brass coiled "Cobra" table lamp with custom
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Modern 'Cobra' Table Lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa for Staff, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern 'Cobra' Table Lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa for Staff, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Angelo Lelii, "Cobra" Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1962
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-lacquered metal "Cobra" table lamp designed by Angelo Lelii and produced by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Cobra Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Current production cobra table lamp originally designed by Elio Martinelli in 1968 for Martinelli
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Gubi Cobra Table Lamp Designed by Greta M. Grossman in Stock
By Gubi
Located in New York, NY
The authentic Cobra table lamp is of the most iconic designs by Greta M. Grossman. The table lamp
Category

2010s Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Gubi Cobra Table Lamp Designed by Greta M. Grossman in Stock
By Gubi
Located in New York, NY
The authentic Cobra table lamp is of the most iconic designs by Greta M. Grossman. The table lamp
Category

2010s Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Gubi Cobra Table Lamp Designed by Greta M. Grossman in Stock
By Gubi
Located in New York, NY
The authentic Cobra Table Lamp is of the most iconic designs by Greta M. Grossman. The table lamp
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2010s Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Italian Cobra Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Chino Hills, CA
. Featuring a sleek and sinuous silhouette inspired by the elegant curves of a cobra, this table lamp is a
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' Table Lamp in Black
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' table lamp in black. Designed in 1950 by Grossman, this is an
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Chrome Cobra Table Lamp by Gabriele D'Ali for Francesconi, 1970s
By Gabriele D'ali, Francesconi Fratelli, Brescia 1
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Chrome table lamp, model Cobra, designed by Gabriele D'ali in 1968 and produced by Francesconi
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Greta M. Grossman "Cobra" Table Lamp for Ralph O. Smith
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Ralph O. Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The “Cobra” table lamp designed by Greta M. Grossman for Ralph O. Smith in the United States in
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel, Aluminum, Chrome

Pair Cobra Table Lamps
By Angel & Zevallos
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic pair of table lamps are very much the type of pieces coveted by Tony
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel, Bronze

Pair Cobra Table Lamps
Pair Cobra Table Lamps
H 27.5 in W 3 in D 5 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern "Cobra" Table Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important Italian Mid-Century Modern "Cobra" table lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce ‘Cobra’ Table Lamp
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, ‘Cobra’ table lamp, model ‘12919’, chrome-plated brass, iron, coated
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Chrome, Iron

Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Cobra Table Lamp by Maison Jansen France 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Munich, DE
Extraordinary and amazing Mid-Century Modern brass 'cobra' table lamp. Designed & manufactured
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Carved Wood Cobra Table Lamp
Located in East Hampton, NY
Extremely well crafted, showing a whimsical face and oversized body as base. Wood veneer shade shown NOT included.
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Mahogany

French Black Ceramic Cobra Table Lamp, 1980s
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
“Cobra” model table lamp in black ceramic, produced in France in the 1980s. Opaline glass globe
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Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Black Ceramic Cobra Table Lamp, 1980s
French Black Ceramic Cobra Table Lamp, 1980s
H 10.63 in W 10.63 in D 8.67 in
Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp for Ralph O. Smith
By Ralph O. Smith, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-based lighting company. The lamp, colloquially known as the “Cobra” for its uniquely shaped cement
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Cobra Table Lamp 629 by Elio Martinelli, Italy, 1960s
By Elio Martinelli
Located in Roma, IT
Cobra 629 table light was realized by Elio Martinelli, 1968. H. 39.5 cm, Ø 40 cm. Made by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp for Ralph O. Smith
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Ralph O. Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-based lighting company. The lamp, colloquially known as the “Cobra” for its uniquely shaped shade that
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Rare Gino Sarfatti Cobra Table Lamp by Arteluce, Italy
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A dark metal coiled table lamp with swiveling shade having the switch in the cord , a very rare
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Cobra table lamp by Gabriele D’Ali for Francesconi, 1968
By Gabriele D'ali, Francesconi Fratelli, Brescia 1
Located in UTRECHT, NL
A large table lamp, model Cobra, designed by Gabriele D’Ali in 1968. It was produced by lighting
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi "Cobra" Table Lamp, Italy 1960s
By Lumi, Pia Guidetti Crippa
Located in Naples, IT
A rare table lamp designed by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi in the 1960s, the lamp has a blue
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Enameled Aluminum Cobra Table Lamp by Greta Magnusson Grossman
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Ralph O. Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lamp is a variant of the “Cobra” lamp which won the Good Design award in 1950 and was
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Original Italian Cobra Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic molded resin "Cobra" Lamp model "629" designed by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Edgar Brandt 'After' Pair of Table "Cobra" Lamps
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Bridgewater, CT
After Edgar Brandt "Cobra" table lamps, in gilded cast bronze fitted with glass mottled shades
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Grossman Cobra Lamp, Museum Quality Pair, Ralph O. Smith Labels Intact
By Ralph O. Smith, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Dallas, TX
Grade pair of Greta M Grossman cobra table lamps with labels intact. In 1950 Grossman won the 'Good
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1947 Antique Gold Cobra Desk Lamp by Jean Otis Reinecke Faries
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1947 Antiqued Gold Cobra Lamp by Jean Otis Reinecke for Faries MFG 12 tall x 11.5 d x 10.75 w
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Table lamp Cobra by Harvey Guzzini Italy 1960s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The beautiful table lamp Cobra designed by Harvey Guzzini and manufactured by Guzzini in Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plexiglass

Tommaso Barbi Black Cobra Lamp
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Hastings, GB
An exceptionally rare Tommaso Barbi Ceramic Cobra lamp, in black. This colourway is the rarest of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Tommaso Barbi Black Cobra Lamp
Tommaso Barbi Black Cobra Lamp
H 33.08 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Tommaso Barbi White Cobra Lamp
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Hastings, GB
An exceptional Tommaso Barbi Ceramic Cobra lamp, in iridescent white. This piece is in excellent
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Tommaso Barbi White Cobra Lamp
Tommaso Barbi White Cobra Lamp
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Table Lamp "Cobra" by Elio Martinelli, Italy, 1960s
By Elio Martinelli
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Table Lamp "Cobra" realized by Elio Martinelli in 1960s. Structure in red ABS, adjustable
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Cobra Art Deco Desk Lamp
By Faries
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Streamline art deco cobra lamp by Faries. In original condition with brass lampshade and polished
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Cobra Art Deco Desk Lamp
Cobra Art Deco Desk Lamp
H 12 in W 11 in D 11 in
Martinelli Luce Cobra 629 Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
50th anniversary of its production, a new red version of the Cobra lamp is proposed with the designer’s
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Table Lamp "Red Cobra" by Elio Martinelli, Italy, circa 1960
By Elio Martinelli
Located in Roma, IT
Table Lamp is a "Red Cobra" model, by Elio Martinelli, in the 1960s. Table lamp with structure in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Black Cobra lamp by Elio Martinelli
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in Brussels, BE
Conceived by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce in 1968, the "Cobra" lamp stands as an exemplar of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Black Cobra lamp by Elio Martinelli
Black Cobra lamp by Elio Martinelli
H 15.75 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
1970s Cobra Lamp by Tommaso Barbi
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Paris, FR
Unique gold-glazed ceramic table lamp in the shape of a cobra. A fine work signed by Tommaso Barbi
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Cobra Lamp by Tommaso Barbi
1970s Cobra Lamp by Tommaso Barbi
H 30.71 in Dm 27.56 in
Maison Jansen Style Brass Cobra Lamps
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Detailed pair of hand finished cast brass cobra snake lamps in the Maison Jansen style. Rewired for
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20th Century French Egyptian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lucite Cobra Desk Lamp, 1980's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This table lamp was designed and made in Italy during the 1980s. It features a curved Lucite arm
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lucite Cobra Desk Lamp, 1980's
Lucite Cobra Desk Lamp, 1980's
H 14.18 in W 27.56 in D 4.93 in
Goffredo REGGIANI Large Mid-Century COBRA Chrome Table Lamp, Late 1960s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Mid-century table lamp by Goffredo REGGIANI, Italy, late 1960s. Cobra lamp. Chrome metal. It can be
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Postmodern plexi cobra lamp by Lumijura, 1980s
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice cobra desk lamp made in the 1980s in Taiwan, by Lumijura. Plexiglass and metal. Post-modern
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Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Cobra Lamp by Philippe Michel Manade Edition
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Cobra Lamp by Philippe Michel Manade Edition Made in France Circa 1980 Plastic and metal
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Vintage 1980s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Cobra Lamp by Philippe Michel Manade Edition
Cobra Lamp by Philippe Michel Manade Edition
H 37.41 in W 1.19 in D 1.19 in
Pair of Tommaso Barbi Ceramic Cobra Lamps
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in London, GB
A pair of Tommaso Barbi lamps with white ceramic cobras on a brass base with new bespoke black and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Greta Grossman Cobra Lamp for Ralph O. Smith
By Ralph O. Smith, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Greta Grossman Cobra lamp for Ralph O. Smith, Ca. The table lamp is nicknamed the Cobra lamp as it
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

RAAK Cobra Black Table Desk Lamp with Red Crome and Red Button
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MOD RAAK Goose neck desk lamp with cobra-like non-flexible body and original European candelabra
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Gabrielle D'ali 'Cobra' Desk Lamps
By Gabriele D'ali
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gabrielle D'ali 'Cobra' desk lamps, pair.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

1950s Cosack Cobra Black Mid-Century Brass Desk or Table Lamp, Stilnovo Style
By Gebrüder Cosack, Stilnovo, Cosack Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Mid-Century modern Stilnovo-Style „Cobra“ table or desk lamp from the 1950s, executed
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Tommaso Barbi for B Ceramiche "Cobra" Snake Gold Ceramic Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By B Ceramiche, Tommaso Barbi
Located in Rome, IT
"Cobra" snake table lamp in gold ceramic by the Italian designer Tommaso Barbi for B Ceramiche
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

1970s Cobra Desk Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A black gooseneck 'Cobra' desk lamp resembling a hose that forms a coil base.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Cobra Lamp by Greta M. Grossman for Ralph O. Smith, 1950
By Ralph O. Smith, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic cobra lamp by Greta M. Grossman for Ralph O. Smith, circa 1950 in grey gun metal finish
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce Cobra Vertebra Desk Flex Lamp Model 659
By Elio Martinelli
Located in North Hollywood, CA
table lamp, version with bracket, the flex lamp by Martinelli is a famous Italian design item from the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Table light with ceramic cobra designed by Italian manufacturer Ahura, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
This is a truly unique table light, where artistry meets functionality in the most intriguing way
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Grey Metal Desk Cobra Flexible Lamp by Michel Philippe for Manade
Located in Sofia, BG
French desk flexible lamps Cobra by Michel Philippe made for Manade. Both lamps are made of grey
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Late 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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Cobra Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic cobra table lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, aluminum and chrome, every cobra table lamp was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a cobra table lamp, we have 111 options in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect cobra table lamp — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each cobra table lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one cobra table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Greta Magnusson-Grossman, Elio Martinelli and Angelo Lelii produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Cobra Table Lamp?

The average selling price for a cobra table lamp at 1stDibs is $2,222, while they’re typically $177 on the low end and $39,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right table-lamps for You

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.

Questions About Cobra Table Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.

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