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How does a table lamp work?
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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 ExpertMarch 22, 2024
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Nikolay Diulgheroff for Stilnovo Desk Lamp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nikolay Diulgheroff for Stilnovo, table lamp, brass, enameled steel, Italy, 1950s
A table lamp by Nicolaj Diulgheroff (1901–1982), one of the distinctive figures of Italian Second F...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Art Deco Modernist Desk Lamp, France c.1920-30
Located in Bristol, GB
Art Deco Modernist table lamp, France, c.1920-30
Stainless steel arms with a heavy marble base.
Adjusts and holds all positions as intended.
In very good condition, no dents or d...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Steel
Polka dot desk lamp by Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Handcrafted ceramic desk lamp by Jossolini.
This unique piece is built and decorated by hand. Both the base and the lampshade is made of white stoneware, and decorated with black g...
Category
2010s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$3,209 / item
Unique striped desk lamp by Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Handcrafted ceramic desk lamp by ceramic artist Jossolini.
This unique piece is built and decorated by hand. Both the base and the lampshade is made of white stoneware, and decorat...
Category
2010s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$3,209 / item
Handcrafted ceramic desk lamp by Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Ceramic desk lamp by Jossolini.
This unique lamp is built and decorated by hand. It is made of white stoneware, and decorated with matt red glaze.
Jossolini is a Norwegian cerami...
Category
2010s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$3,209 / item
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Blue Glass and Brass Table Lamps
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian mid-century table lamps featuring rounded light blue glass bodies, circular brass bases and matching brass details. Their soft spherical form and pale blue color give...
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Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass, Wood
