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On Off Table Lamp
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Milan, IT
The On Off Table Lamp is a distinctive piece of contemporary design, displaying urban-inspired
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
On Off table lamp
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Lentate Sul Seveso, MB
Table lamp with the frame made of galvanized and painted metal with hand finishing. It is equipped with a reflector
adjustable with LED light source and capacitive touch switch, with...
Category
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
On Off floor lamp
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Lentate Sul Seveso, MB
Floor lamp with the frame made of galvanized and painted metal with hand finishing. It is equipped with a reflector
adjustable with LED light source and capacitive touch switch, with...
Category
2010s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lightolier Lytegem off White Task Lamp
By Lightolier, Michael Lax
Located in New York, NY
Lytegem lamp in off-white with spherical metal shade, cube base and chrome arm. Designed by Michael
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Table Lamp Indoor-Outdoor On-Off Soft Touch Led Techn Cordless Rechargeable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Table Lamp Indoor-Outdoor On-Off Soft Touch Led Techn Cordless Rechargeable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Table Lamp Indoor-Outdoor On-Off Soft Touch Led Techn Cordless Rechargeable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Whale lamp 1991, Bauer Lamp Co
By Bauer Lamp Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century Marine Figural Whale Lamp, Bauer Lamp Co, 1991
A captivating blend of artistry and
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Table Lamps by The Majestic Lamp Co.
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a timeless duo of sophistication and charm: the Mid-Century Table/Bedside Lamps by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Mushroom Lamp in Brass by Laurel Lamp Company
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning shiny brass finished original mushroom table lamp by Laurel Lamp Company. This elegant
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Woka Desk Lamps
By Woka Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of handmade Classic Art Deco nickel plated Woka desk lamps with diffuser, On / Off Switch on
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Laurel Lamp Company Glass Egg Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of iconic glass egg shaped table lamps from Laurel Lamp Company. Egg form glass that is 20
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Post Modern off White Ivory Ceramic Lamps on Lucite Bases, circa 1985
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Elegant pair of Post Modern ceramic lamps with channeled details set atop lucite bases. A great
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1970's Chrome Robot Lamp by Torino Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
Highly desirable chrome robot standing lamp by Torino Lamps, 1978.
Often believed to be of Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Chinese Off-White Floral Porcelain Urn Table Lamps Mounted on Wood Base
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese porcelain table lamp urn-shaped vases decorated with a pastoral scene of flowers
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
3 Light Laurel Lamp Co Large Frosted Glass Teardrop Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
laurel lamp co large frosted glass Teardrop style MCM table lamp
This vintage MCM lamp is a rare find
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Tall Pair Rembrandt Lamp Co. White Candlestick Lamps with Glass Shades, 1950s
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Rembrandt Lamp Company off white enamel and brass lamps with white milk glass shades
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Adjustable Floor Lamp with Magnifying Glass, Faries Lamp Co. circa 1920-1940
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in New York, NY
Extremely rare adjustable floor lamp with original attached magnifying glass, by the Faries Lamp
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Modern Laurel Lamp Company Sculpted Egg Lamp Model V1318 Italian Glass
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Modern sculpted egg lamp large scale model V-1318 by Laurel Lamp Company with
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 19 in W 16 in D 16 in
Laurel Brass Twin-Light Desk Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Laurel desk lamp with two pierced edge shades and goose neck stems for unlimited positioning of the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Laurel Mushroom Studio Table Lamps, a Pair
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Fantastic pair of Laurel studio mushroom table lamps. Hand Blown opaque white glass forms a unique
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Majestic Mid century Modern Floor Lamp
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Weesp, NL
"Atomic" floor lamp manufactured in the 1950s, by the Majestic Lamp Co. of NYC.
The lamp has a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Single Rembrandt Brass Lion Motif Table Lamp
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Single solid brass lion head and paw motif table lamp. Has 3-way push button on/off switch, made by
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rembrandt Brass and Azure Blue Table Lamp
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique open body brass table lamp from the Rembrandt Lighting Masterpiece collection. The four part
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Triple Gooseneck Brass & Off White Fabric Floor Lamp, Sweden 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual midcentury brass gooseneck floor lamp was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Cased Glass Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant frosted / cased table lamp was manufactured by Laurel in the 1960s. Despite being
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Modernist Brass and Walnut Table Lamp by Rembrandt
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in San Mateo, CA
Rembrandt tulip form table lamp with brass ribs and a walnut base. This lamp has a three way switch
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Chinese Off-White and Blue Figurative Scene Stoneware Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese (Late 19th Century) table lamp made from an off-white and blue stoneware vase with
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Chinese Off-White and Figurative Scene Porcelain Urn Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese (Late 19th Century) table lamp made from an off-white, urn-shaped, porcelain vase
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Unique one off Chrome Table, Floor- Desk Lamp, Midcentury, 1960s
Located in Verviers, BE
see last photo.
Now a Unique lamp one of a Kind
Large chrome table or desk lamp - Floor
The lamp has
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron, Chrome
Marble Lamp Fetiche by Hervé Langlais 2017 France One-Off
Located in Paris, FR
Marble lamp Fétiche, a unique piece designed by Hervé Langlais for Galerie Negropontes in Paris
Category
2010s French Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Walnut and Brass Push Table Lamp by Modeline of California
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural table lamp in walnut and brass by Modeline of California. Beautiful lines and materials
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Laurel Mushroom Table Lamp in Frosted White Glass
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Mid century modern Laurel Mushroom table lamp. Blown opaque white glass forms a unique sculptural
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Rare MOSS Articulating Fiberglass Reflector Table Lamp Mid Century Modern 1950s
By Moss Lamp Co. 1
Located in Peoria, AZ
RARE MCM ICON!
MOSS FIBERGLASS REFLECTOR SHADE
AND CONE TABLE LAMP!
(APPROX. 17" TALL By 15
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 17 in W 15 in D 15 in
Contemporary Monroe Floor Lamp Polished Brass, Off White Lampshade, Art Lighting
Located in Oporto, PT
. The design of the Monroe Lamp captures the essence of her image and the sensuality of her legs. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 68.9 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Tall Hollywood Regency Brass Table Lamp with Acanthus Leaves by Rembrandt
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in San Mateo, CA
Brass table lamp with stylized acanthus or philodendron leaves by Rembrandt Lamps. This lamp has a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Off-White Table Lamp, Storm Light Copper by Johannes Hemann
By Johannes Hemann
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Off-White Table Lamp - Storm Light Copper by Johannes Hemann
Material: polycarbonate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper, Other
Contemporary Off-White Table Lamp, Storm Light Walnut by Johannes Hemann
By Johannes Hemann
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Off-White Table Lamp - Storm Light Walnut by Johannes Hemann.
Material: Polycarbonate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Other
Contemporary Off-White Table Lamp, Storm Light Copper by Johannes Hemann
By Johannes Hemann
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary off-white table lamp - storm light copper by Johannes Hemann.
Material: polycarbonate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper, Other
Pair of 1970s Mid-Century Modern Black Lucite Cube Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Mid-Century Modern black lucite cube table lamps in the Laurel Lamp Company Style. Circa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic
Pair of Chinese Off-White Floral and Bamboo Design Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese porcelain table lamps made from off-white, urn-shaped vases decorated with a
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Striking Massive Brass Patinated Marbro Tall Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Massive tall Marbro lamp in a brass patinated and textured painted lamp circa 1950s double socket
Category
20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Michael Andersen & Son Bornholm Brown & Off White Pottery Table Lamp, 1960s
By Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Scandinavian Modern Michael Andersen & Son Coffee & Cream Pottery Lamp, circa 1960's. Featuring a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Contemporary Monroe Floor Lamp, Textured Brass Cast and an off White Lampshade
Located in Oporto, PT
. The design of the Monroe Lamp captures the essence of her image and the sensuality of her legs. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 68.9 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Contemporary Monroe Floor Lamp in Oxidized Brushed Brass and Off White Lampshade
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
. The design of the Monroe lamp captures the essence of her image and the sensuality of her legs. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 68.9 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Interactive "Fifty Fifty" or "ON/OFF" Light Designed by Paul Talman, c.1965
By Paul Talman
Located in London, GB
For sale, a rare and highly collectable "Fifty Fifty" (aka "On/Off") table or wall lamp, conceived
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 3.15 in
ARDITI BT4 1972 Radical Lamp, One-Off Original Steel Finish, Movable Lights
By Nucleo, Gruppo Arditi and Gianni Gamberini, Sormani
Located in Arosio, IT
This sculptural floor lamp of the Space Age designed at the beginning of the 1970s is a unique
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 84.65 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Mario Bellini for Artemide Table or Floor Lamps 'Circo' in Off-White Canvas
By Artemide, Mario Bellini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Artemide, table or floor lamps, lacquered metal, canvas, Italy, 1978.
Quirky
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 20.08 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
1960, Anders Pehrson for Atelje Lyktan, Sweden, Tube Desk Lamp Off-White Plastic
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
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Desk lamp in off-white. In very good condition with only minor traces of wear (like under the foot
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 6.7 in
Pair of Bakalowits Table Lamps, Brass Ice Glass Blocks, Off White Shades, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, J.L Lobmeyr, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of high quality Mid-Century Modern table lights by Bakalowits & Söhne, Vienna, manufactured circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The stand is made of thick and square piece...
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Imprinted Cream and Off White Glazed Pottery Table Lamp
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi for Bitossi handcrafted Art Pottery ceramic table lamp, 1950's. Featuring a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Lamp Halo by Herve Langlais and Glass by Perrin & Perrin France One-Off
Located in Paris, FR
Halo, lamp designed by Hervé Langlais for Galerie Negropontes, composed of patinated brass and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Machine Age Torchiere Floor Lamp by Rohde for Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
By Gilbert Rohde, Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rare Gilbert Rohde designed torchiere floor lamp, made by the Mutual Sunset Lamp Co. c 1934. This
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Richard Barr Brutalist Lamps for Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Richard Barr Brutalist lamps for Laurel. Price is for pair.
Finish on one has a light
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Fabrizio Cocchia & Gianfranco Fini for New Lamp 'Ascissa' Lamp
By New Lamp, Gianfranco Fini and Fabrizio Cocchia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fabrizio Cocchia & Gianfranco Fini for New Lamp, 'Ascissa' table or floor lamp, polished aluminum
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Table Lamps Chrome and Faux Horn Silver and Off White Marble Base a apair
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Vintage a pair modern table lamps
Made of chrome, 2 faux horns on a marble base
With gold/off white
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
H 30.7 in W 15.7 in D 9 in
Black Off Center Globe Table Light
By Michele Varian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A modern metal table lamp to accent your living room, bedroom or work space. This contemporary
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Mutual Sunset Aluminum Machine Age Table Lamp
By Gilbert Rohde, Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Garnerville, NY
Mutual Sunset aluminum table lamp. Featuring a tapered shaft, light diffuser, double light sockets
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Brass Off Center Globe Table Light
By Michele Varian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A modern metal table lamp to accent your living room, bedroom or work space. This contemporary
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1970s Laurel Brutalist Table Lamp , USA
By Laurel Lamp Company, Harold Weiss, Richard Barr
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare ' Laurel ' brutalist table lamp made of cut nail mounted on clear acrylic sheet .
A nice
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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On Off Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal on off lamp for your home. An on off lamp — often made from metal, aluminum and glass — can elevate any home. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage on off lamp now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the on off lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An on off lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one on off lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul Talman and sicis produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a On Off Lamp?
Prices for an on off lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $675 and can go as high as $5,200, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.
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The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About On Off Lamp
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023The 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, 2023The 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.
- What is a Handel lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A Handel lamp is a table lamp made by Handel Lamp Co. Philip J. Handel founded the company in Connecticut in 1885, and it quickly became known for making fixtures with colorful stained glass shades. Shop a range of Handel lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is a hanging lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A hanging lamp is a light fitting that is suspended from the ceiling usually by a chain or a metal rod. They are generally used as a decorative fixture in homes, hotels and offices. Find a collection of antique and vintage hanging lamps on 1stDibs today.
- What is a bridge lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A bridge lamp is a floor lamp that has an adjustable arm and is used to light up the floor or a small side table.
- What is a pole lamp?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 20191stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A pole lamp is a type of floor lamp, which often extends to the ceiling, and is made up of a pole with attaching light fixtures coming off from it.
- What is an MCM lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An MCM lamp is a lighting fixture produced during the middle of the 20th century. MCM stands for mid-century modern, the name associated with this era. The lamps include both tabletop and freestanding floor fixtures. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage lamps.
- What are gourd lamps?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A gourd lamp is a light fixture that features a bulbous body inspired by the shape of a gourd. Many fixtures are double gourds, meaning that they feature two rounded protrusions stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, find a variety of gourd lamps.
- How do you date a lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To date a table lamp or floor lamp, first look for any type of maker's mark. If you find one, conduct an online search to determine who the manufacturer was and when they were active. Cord and plug styles can also give you an indication of age. However, some antique and vintage lamps may have replacement cords. Materials and stylistic features can also help you determine the age of a fixture. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage lamps.
- What is a capiz lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A capiz lamp is a light fixture with a base or shade decorated with a specific type of material. Capiz is the name for polished shells derived from windowpane oysters. On a capiz table lamp, the shell usually covers a base made of ceramic, porcelain or metal. Find a range of capiz lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is atomic lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022When it comes to home decor, an atomic lamp is a term used to define interestingly shaped lamps from the 1950s or the mid-century design period. This is a time when the atomic bomb was in the news and the telltale mushroom cloud was the inspiration for the shape of these lamps. It’s a loose description of the new shapes that were being seen in lighting in this era. Shop a collection of atomic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a torchiere lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A torchiere lamp is a type of floor lamp designed to provide ambient illumination. It consists of a column base and a shade that grows wider as the eye travels upward. The position of its bulb or bulbs focus light on the ceiling. Find a selection of torchiere lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is a stone lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A stone lamp is a lamp made of natural geological materials such as Onyx, Agate, Selenite, and Himalayan Salts among others. These lamps are considered to be mood-alleviators through their natural qualities and are known to create a warm, inviting atmosphere in the spaces they are used in. Shop a range of antique and vintage stone lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is an atomic lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The atomic lamp was a favorite mid-century modern design. The lamp took on characteristics of the molecular composition of the atom, and were found in a variety of shapes, materials and colors. You’ll find a variety of atomic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is an ambient lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An ambient lamp can be used to light up a certain room uniformly. Shop for antique and vintage ambient lamps on 1stDibs.
- What is an Akari lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Part art and part light source, Akari lamps were created by Isamu Noguchi in 1951. These lamps use traditional methods for Japanese Gifu lanterns with handmade paper being stretched over bamboo and illuminated from the inside. Shop a collection of Akari lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is the harp of a lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The harp of a lamp is a metal structure that connects the shade to the base of the lamp. Once the shade is on, you can't see the harp.
- What is a TV lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021TV lamps were first used in the 1950s and were small figure lamps designed to look like animals, people, or other objects. The general idea was that TV lamps could protect a person from damaging their eyes from watching too much TV by diffusing the light.
- What is a piano lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A piano lamp is a lighting fixture designed to illuminate sheet music and piano keys so that a pianist can see to play. Normally, the lights feature narrow rectangular or compact round or square bases that can easily fit on a piano top. Some have arms that allow their shades to hang down over the front of the instrument. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of piano lamps.
- What is a pairpoint lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021Pairpoint lamps are lamps with blown glass shades that are collected to this day. Pairpoint is celebrated for three kinds of glass shades: reverse painted landscape shades, blown out or "puffy" reverse painted shades, and ribbed reverse painted shades, many with scenes. Check 1stDibs for a wide range of Pairpoint lamps.
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You Don’t Need a Fictional Fairy to Get This Real Pinocchio Lamp
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales
The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.
Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room
This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.
NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection
In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.
This Handsome Leather Pendant Light Is Crafted Using Saddle-Making Techniques
The Doma by L’Aviva Home nods to Colombia’s equestrian heritage.
Celebrate Spring Year-Round with This Lush Murano-Glass Chandelier
Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.
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