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What are table lamps used for?

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What are table lamps used for?
Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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1950s Belgium Atomic lamp
Located in London, Lambeth
Beautiful small table lamp in an Atomic style in brass with a small chain switch all original, circa 1950s Belgium.
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Table Lamps

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Brass

Atomic Lamp Ceiling Sculpture Trix & Robert Haussmann Lamp Sputnik Design
By Swiss Lamps International, Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Berlin, BE
The “Atomic Lamp”, designed in the 1960s by Swiss architect Robert Haussmann, is far more than a lighting fixture — it is a poetic, architectural light structure that embodies the ra...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

1960s Cool Ceramic Atomic Lamp Modern Pendant Black & Gold
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pendant Lamp Cool modern atomic black ceramic hanging pendant light 1960s USA Perforated design Open see through sphere Measures: 18 tall x 9.5 diameter- long chain 24 inches Origina...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair! Raymor Mid Century Modern Atomic Pottery Table Lamps Aqua Copper Sputnik
By Raymor
Located in Peoria, AZ
Spectacularly Rare Pair Raymor Mid Century Modern Atomic Pottery & Metal Table Lamps Stunning Turquoise & Copper Hues!
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Rembrandt Mid Century Modern Table Lamp! Atomic Ranch Decor! MCM 1950s
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
A 70 year old Rembrandt atomic styled modernist lamp complete with details in gold and black!
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Minty! Space Age Aluminum & Brass Mid Century Modern Table Lamp! 1950s Atomic
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
Mid Century Modern Table Lamp! Aluminum and Brass Incredible Brushed Brass!
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

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