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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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Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg Art Deco Table Lamp with Original Silk Shade, 1928
Located in Stockholm, SE
An exceptional and rare Swedish Art Deco table lamp designed by Josef Ekberg and produced at the renowned Gustavsberg porcelain factory in 1928.
This striking example showcases Ekbe...
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Art Glass, Small Lamp by Po Ström for Alsterfors
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A handblown hooped glass table lamp by P.O. Ström, widely regarded as one of Sweden’s most accomplished glass designers. His work is represented in museums and galleries worldwide an...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Rare Pair of Table Lamps
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, pair of table lamps, model '12398', enameled aluminum, brass, Italy, circa 1952
Arredoluce captures it perfectly: “One of Lelii's many inventions that p...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$19,400 / set
Diamond cut faceted Murano glass Table Lamp by Alberto Dona Italian
By Alberto Donà
Located in London, GB
Hand Crafted beautiful and sophisticated Murano “Diamond” Cut-Glass table lamp.
This elegant lamp is made of a cut faceted glass base, the structural element is made of solid brass a...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Green Metal Vintage Industrial Machinist Table Clamp Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original machine factory lamp
green metal white interior
E27 / E26, including 2 meters / 80” wire and plug
Also available with US/UK plug
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per indi...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
French 19th Century Empire Style Converted Oil Lamp with Tôle Shade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Empire-style 19th century gas lamp recently converted to electric, leaving the glorious period details intact to illuminate and inspire on a desk or side table. Below a sage...
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
