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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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Boréns Borås Table Lamp in Brass and Leather
By Boréns Borås
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Boréns Borås, table lamp model '8456', lacquered leather, brass, Sweden, 1950s
This rare table lamp by Swedish lighting company Boréns Borås, is a clear example of Swedish modern d...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Charles Dudouyt, Beech Wood, 1940s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A striking French Mid-Century Modern table lamp attributed to Charles Dudouyt, dating from the 1940s.
The sculptural base is beautifully executed in turned beech, composed of a rhyt...
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Beech
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pair of 'B-105' Table Lamps in Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, pair of table lamps, model 'B-105', brass, steel, Sweden, 1960s
An elegant pair of table lamps, model B-105, designed by ...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Original Murano glass table lamp by Barovier and Toso, Italy 1980s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful Murano glass table lamp by Barovier and Toso. Made in Italy in the 1980s.
Founded in 1295 in Murano, Italy, Barovier & Toso stands as one of the oldest family businesse...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Atelier Michel Armand Sculptural 'Fleur' Table Lamp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Atelier Michel Armand, 'Fleur' table lamp, chrome and brass anodized aluminium, Canada, 1970s
This sculptural lamp is crafted by Atelier Michel Armand. Its abstract form is that of ...
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Chrome
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Sculpted Hexagonal Rosewood Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions:
27in H x 6in W x 6in D
Lamp Shade:
12in H x 14.50in W X 14.50in D
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Linen, Wood, Rosewood
