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What is a portable lamp?
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As the name suggests, a portable lamp is a lamp that can be moved and plugged in wherever there is an electrical outlet. Floor and table lamps mainly fall under the portable lamp category. Shop a range of antique and vintage portable lamps on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Antique Japanese Bronze Lantern Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a really cool lamp made from an old lantern. The light is wonderful coming through the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Castore Table Lamp by Michele de Lucchi for Artemide
By Michele de Lucchi, Artemide
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
We have two of these cool lamps, medium size versions. Blown glass shades giving a creat diffuse
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass, Polyester
Fase, Icon of Space Age Boomerang Desk Lamp, 1970's
By Fase
Located in London, GB
movies of the period such as Star Trek.
Very cool lamp, slight crack in the bulb shield. Very
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Futurist Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Space Age Triple Globe Table Lamp in Brass
Located in San Diego, CA
one, two or all three globes can be lit. Very cool lamp! #2559.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$660 Sale Price
20% Off
Desk Lamp attributed to M.G. Wheeler's Sight Light Saucer Lamp
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Cordova, SC
Here’s a cool lamp that can swing around where you need it to. Would be great for your desk. It is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Black Panther Cat Ceramic Back Light Mid Century Desk TV Lamp
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is such a cool lamp, the panther looks ready to pounce, full of strength and energy!! I think
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$368 Sale Price
20% Off