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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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Glazed Ceramic Diamond Weave Lamp with Whiplash glaze by James Hicks
By James Hicks
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our stunning architectural lamp, inspired by the iconic Hearst building in NYC. Crafted with precision and sophistication, this one-of-a-kind piece features a rectangular...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
1970 Vico Magistretti
Located in Perpignan, FR
Lampe de table originale Telegono de Vico Magistretti pour Artemide 1968.
En bon état d'origine.
Ce classique italien a un cadre jaune crème et un abat-jour mobile en orange qui ti...
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases.
Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Sommerso White Glass Lamps with Bullicante and Avventurina 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of 1950's Murano sommerso white and clear glass table lamps containing exaggerated bullicante with avventurina and hardware finished in golden brass. Although not at...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Giancarlo Mattioli, Nessino Table Lamp (reedition), 2000s
Located in London, GB
Giancarlo Mattioli was an Italian designer, architect, urban planner, portrait painter, man, and intellectual. In 1967 he and the Urban Architects Group “Città Nuova” created the Nes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
FIN table lamp, gold finish, hanbuilt ceramic dome lamp by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _ dome gold
Each piece is individually built in Kalin Asenov’s studio in Savannah, GA. Due to the nature of production, please allow for slight variations in dimensions and appe...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
