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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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Set of Six 1950s Italian Brass, Darkened Steel and Opaline Glass Table Lamps
Located in Rome, IT
This set of six Italian table lamps from the 1950s features a clean, modern design built around a compact geometric composition. Each lamp is structured as a solid brass cylinder ris...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Tenfold Tall Table Lamp, Perforated Metal Diffuser & Sapele Mahogany Wood Base
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brutalism meets glam. Drawing inspiration from Brutalist architecture and Op Art, the Tenfold Series features perforated metal panels that create a captivating interplay of light and...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
1990s Gorgeous "Commedia dell'Arte" table Lamp by Piero Fornasetti for Antonange
Located in Milano, IT
This exceptional "La Commedia dell'Arte" table lamp represents a prestigious collaboration between the Piero Fornasetti and the avant-garde Milanese lighting house Antonangeli Illumi...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Globe Table Lamps, Research.Lighting, Small, 5in Glass, Black, Marble
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2x Globe Table Lamps in black manufactured by Research.Lighting.
Materials: Steel, Marble, & Glass
Finish: Black
Electronics: 1x G9 Socket, 4.5 Watt LED Bulb (i...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass, Steel
Barovier & Toso Art Deco Table Lamp in Crystal Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barovier & Toso table lamp, crystal glass, Italy, 1940s
Exceptional Barovier & Toso table lamp from the 1940s, crafted entirely from richly textured clear glass using the re...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Gianemilio, Piero and Anna Monti for Candle 'Luna' Table Lamp in Fiberglass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianemilio, Piero and Anna Monti (Studio di Architettura GPA Monti) for Candle, 'Luna' table or floor lamp, chrome-plated steel, fiberglass, Italy, 1968
This remarkable lamp acquired several affectionate nicknames in our team, like "mushroom" or "cloud" — a reflection of its playful and highly sculptural presence. Its original name, however, is Luna, a reference to the clustered fiberglass domes...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
