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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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Ceramic desk lamp handcrafted by Norwegian artist Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Handmade ceramic desk lamp by Norwegian artist Johanne Birkeland, aka Jossolini.
This unique piece is thrown, built and decorated by hand.
Both the base and ceramic shade are hand...
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21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
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Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Model-170 Brass Tripod Table Lamp for Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Manufacturer: Hansen Lamps Inc.
Materials: Polished Brass, New Linen Shade
Dimensions: 21in H x 11.50in W x 11.50in D
Lamp Shade: 8in H x 17.25in W x 17.25in D
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Valinte Table Lamp in Brass & Rattan, Finland 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A striking and unusually large Finnish Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Valinte, manufactured in the 1950s. Elegant in its simplicity yet sculptural in its form, the lamp is defined ...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Luxury Leather and Solid Brass Table Lamp With Original Shade
Located in Hannover, DE
Exclusive table lamp of exceptional quality, featuring a beautifully hand-crafted solid brass base with a remarkable radial swirl finish. The brass has been meticulously polished fro...
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Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Table Lamp Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier 1950/60's
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century table lamp, designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, circa 1950/60's. The lamp features an oblong walnut body with brass spacer tubes, mounted on a black disk f...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Metal
Antique Blue and White Dutch Delft Vase Table Lamp, French Wired, circa 1730
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A C R O T E R I O N is pleased to offer this beautiful circa 1730 blue and white Dutch Delft vase having hand-painted baroque chinoiserie floral and foliate landscape panel designs a...
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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Table Lamps
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Brass
