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Christian Dell Bauhause Kaiser Idell Black Metal Desk Lamp Germany 1930s
Christian Dell Bauhause Kaiser Idell Black Metal Desk Lamp Germany 1930s

Christian Dell Bauhause Kaiser Idell Black Metal Desk Lamp Germany 1930s

By Christian Dell, Kaiser Dell

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Bauhaus metal desk lamp designed by the artist Christian Dell and produced by Kaiser Idell with engraved logo, Germany circa 1930s Please note that the lamp is original of the perio...

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal

Art Deco Swing Desk Lamp in Patinated Brass by LYFA, Denmark, 1930s
Art Deco Swing Desk Lamp in Patinated Brass by LYFA, Denmark, 1930s

Art Deco Swing Desk Lamp in Patinated Brass by LYFA, Denmark, 1930s

By Lyfa

Located in Odense, DK

A rare and beautifully preserved swing-arm desk lamp by LYFA, Denmark, dating from the late 1930s to early 1940s.

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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Articulated Desk Lamp by Pirouett, France, 1930s
Art Deco Articulated Desk Lamp by Pirouett, France, 1930s

Art Deco Articulated Desk Lamp by Pirouett, France, 1930s

By Jean Chavanis, Pirouette

Located in BARCELONA, ES

In a desk lamp, that language becomes quieter: polished metal defines the line, glass softens the beam, and adjustment becomes part of the object’s poise.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Paavo Tynell Style Flexible Desk Lamp of Brass with Patina Scandinavia 1930s
Paavo Tynell Style Flexible Desk Lamp of Brass with Patina Scandinavia 1930s

Paavo Tynell Style Flexible Desk Lamp of Brass with Patina Scandinavia 1930s

By Bergboms, Bent Karlby, Paavo Tynell, Fog and Morup

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Vintage brass desk lamp in the style of Finish designer Paavo Tynell, made in Scandinavia in the 1930s The obliquely cut brass shade has a perforated pattern of small stars, the ins...

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Bauhaus Telescopic and Flexible Desk Lamp of Brass with Brown Patina 1930s
Bauhaus Telescopic and Flexible Desk Lamp of Brass with Brown Patina 1930s

Bauhaus Telescopic and Flexible Desk Lamp of Brass with Brown Patina 1930s

By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell, Vilhelm Lauritzen, Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Vintage Bauhaus telescopic desk lamp in the style of Christian Dell and Kaiser Idell.

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Vintage 1930s French Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Art Deco Articulated Desk Lamp by Pirouett, France, 1930s
Art Deco Articulated Desk Lamp by Pirouett, France, 1930s

Art Deco Articulated Desk Lamp by Pirouett, France, 1930s

By Jean Chavanis

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Built around movement and adjustment, this articulated desk lamp combines a chromed metal structure with a pivoting arm and a glass-panel diffuser.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Industrial DDRP Desk or Wall Lamp by Curt Fischer for Midgard, 1930s
Industrial DDRP Desk or Wall Lamp by Curt Fischer for Midgard, 1930s

Industrial DDRP Desk or Wall Lamp by Curt Fischer for Midgard, 1930s

By Midgard, Curt Fischer

Located in Kojetice, CZ

- Industrial workshop table lamp produced by Midgard in Germany during the 1930s. - Designed by Curt Fisher. - The lamp has three adjustable joints. - Black iron shade and arm - DDR...

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Early 20th Century German Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Rare wall or desk lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell, Germany, 1930s
Rare wall or desk lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell, Germany, 1930s

Rare wall or desk lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell, Germany, 1930s

By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell

Located in Antwerp, BE

An early Kaiser Idell lamp designed by Christian Dell, Germany, 1930s—a timeless Bauhaus-era piece celebrated for its purposeful engineering and clean silhouette.

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1930s Industrial Bronze Articulated Desk Lamp with Enamel Trough Shade
1930s Industrial Bronze Articulated Desk Lamp with Enamel Trough Shade

1930s Industrial Bronze Articulated Desk Lamp with Enamel Trough Shade

Located in Nottingham, GB

A substantial 1930s industrial desk or task lamp, constructed in heavy bronze with an articulated swan-neck arm and an original rectangular enamelled trough shade.

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Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Italian mid-century modern Adjustable desk or table lamp in brown metal, 1930s
Italian mid-century modern Adjustable desk or table lamp in brown metal, 1930s

Italian mid-century modern Adjustable desk or table lamp in brown metal, 1930s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern Adjustable desk or table lamp in brown metal, 1930s Table or desk lamp with oval base in brown painted metal.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Black Bauhaus Desk Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell, Germany, 1930s
Black Bauhaus Desk Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell, Germany, 1930s

Black Bauhaus Desk Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell, Germany, 1930s

By Christian Dell

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Model 6556 designed by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell. This came out of a workshop in Berlin. It dates back to the 1930s and it shows scratches, patina and superficial ware. No majo...

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Paavo Tynell Style Clamp Desk Lamp of Brass with Patina Scandinavia 1930s-1940s
Paavo Tynell Style Clamp Desk Lamp of Brass with Patina Scandinavia 1930s-1940s

Paavo Tynell Style Clamp Desk Lamp of Brass with Patina Scandinavia 1930s-1940s

By Paavo Tynell, Hans Bergström, Jo Hammerborg

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Vintage brass clamp desk lamp in the style of Finish designer Paavo Tynell or Swedish Hans Bergström made in Scandinavia in the 1930s The obliquely cut brass shade has small perfora...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

1930s Large Art Deco Table or Desk Lamp, Brass and Ivory Lacquer - Italy
1930s Large Art Deco Table or Desk Lamp, Brass and Ivory Lacquer - Italy

1930s Large Art Deco Table or Desk Lamp, Brass and Ivory Lacquer - Italy

Located in Girona, Girona

Large Art Deco table or desk lamp, polished brass and ivory lacquer inside the lampshade. Italy, circa 1930.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Black Industrial Bauhaus Desk or Wall Lamp by Marianne Brandt, Kandem, 1930s
Black Industrial Bauhaus Desk or Wall Lamp by Marianne Brandt, Kandem, 1930s

Black Industrial Bauhaus Desk or Wall Lamp by Marianne Brandt, Kandem, 1930s

By Marianne Brandt

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Industrial architect desk or wall light designed by Bauhaus Icon Marianne Brandt. It was manufactured by German Kandem in the 1930s. The adjustable arms is made from black enameled s...

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Steel

Bauhaus Vintage Metal Desk Lamp Attributed Christian Dell 1930s Germany
Bauhaus Vintage Metal Desk Lamp Attributed Christian Dell 1930s Germany

Bauhaus Vintage Metal Desk Lamp Attributed Christian Dell 1930s Germany

By Christian Dell

Located in Vienna, AT

Bauhaus vintage metal desk lamp or table lamp attributed to Christian Dell, Germany, 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1930s French Art Deco Brass Verdigris Green Mushroom Desk Light Lamp
1930s French Art Deco Brass Verdigris Green Mushroom Desk Light Lamp

1930s French Art Deco Brass Verdigris Green Mushroom Desk Light Lamp

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A genuine, untouched example of a sought-after 1930s French desk lamp, offered in original condition with a beautiful untouched surface and excellent proportions.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Extremely Rare Art Deco Table or Desk Lamp, Germany, 1930s
Extremely Rare Art Deco Table or Desk Lamp, Germany, 1930s

Extremely Rare Art Deco Table or Desk Lamp, Germany, 1930s

By Franta Anyz

Located in Praha, CZ

- extremely rare type - very nice style of lighting - art deco, bauhaus, functionalism

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bauhaus BAG Turgi brown desk lamp by Alfred Muller (Switzerland) 1930s
Bauhaus BAG Turgi brown desk lamp by Alfred Muller (Switzerland) 1930s

Bauhaus BAG Turgi brown desk lamp by Alfred Muller (Switzerland) 1930s

By Alfred Müller, AMBA

Located in Genève, GE

Bauhaus BAG Turgi brown desk lamp by Alfred Muller:: Switzerland:: 1930s Table lamp by Alfred Müller Basel, made in the 1930s, ideal as a headlamp or desk lamp.

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage 1930s Black Bauhaus Articulating Desk Lamp in Metal and Wood
Vintage 1930s Black Bauhaus Articulating Desk Lamp in Metal and Wood

Vintage 1930s Black Bauhaus Articulating Desk Lamp in Metal and Wood

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Step back into the style and practicality of the 1930s with this Black Bauhaus Articulating Desk Lamp.

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Early 20th Century Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Original Poul Henningsen Art Deco PH Desk Lamp PH 3½-2 Chrome Matte Shades 1930s
Original Poul Henningsen Art Deco PH Desk Lamp PH 3½-2 Chrome Matte Shades 1930s

Original Poul Henningsen Art Deco PH Desk Lamp PH 3½-2 Chrome Matte Shades 1930s

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Original Art Deco Poul Henningsen table lamp model PH 3½-2 made in the early 1930s period. The base and stem is made of chromium plated metal and black bakelite with through-hole pu...

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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Art Deco Table Lamp or Desk Light 'No 71' by André Mounique for Jumo 1930s
Art Deco Table Lamp or Desk Light 'No 71' by André Mounique for Jumo 1930s

Art Deco Table Lamp or Desk Light 'No 71' by André Mounique for Jumo 1930s

By Maison Jumo, Andre Mounique

Located in München, BY

Elegant Art Deco table lamp or desk light 'No 71' in blue-gray and silver color.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Table Lamp or Desk Light 'No 71' by André Mounique for Jumo 1930s
Art Deco Table Lamp or Desk Light 'No 71' by André Mounique for Jumo 1930s

Art Deco Table Lamp or Desk Light 'No 71' by André Mounique for Jumo 1930s

By Andre Mounique, Maison Jumo

Located in München, BY

Elegant Art Deco table lamp or desk light 'No 71' in blue-gray and silver color.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Chrome

Bauhaus Table or Desk Lamp Designed by Marianne Brandt, Kandem, 1930s
Bauhaus Table or Desk Lamp Designed by Marianne Brandt, Kandem, 1930s

Bauhaus Table or Desk Lamp Designed by Marianne Brandt, Kandem, 1930s

By Kandem, Marianne Brandt, Hin Bredendieck

Located in Praha, CZ

- marked - adjustable - bauhaus, art deco, functionalism - nice style of lighitng

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Black Bauhaus Desk lamp designed by Cristian Dell by Kaiser 1930s
Rare Black Bauhaus Desk lamp designed by Cristian Dell by Kaiser 1930s

Rare Black Bauhaus Desk lamp designed by Cristian Dell by Kaiser 1930s

By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell

Located in Antwerp, BE

Lit by 1 bulb.Christian Dell Desk Lamp By Kaiser Idell Bauhaus, 1930s Design, 1934.Germany.

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Desk Lamp in the Style of Rene Koechlin, 1930s
French Art Deco Desk Lamp in the Style of Rene Koechlin, 1930s

French Art Deco Desk Lamp in the Style of Rene Koechlin, 1930s

By Jacques le Chevalier and René Koechlin 1

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

Stunning modernist/Art Deco desk lamp in patinated metal with a sculptural adjustable base supporting a semi-cylindrical lampshade with glass finishes.

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Vintage 1930s French Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Gilt Bronze Desk Lamp
French Gilt Bronze Desk Lamp

French Gilt Bronze Desk Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's French desk lamp with tole shades. Measurements: Height: 23" Diameter: 13”.

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Vintage 1930s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Single Silver Plated Desk Lamp
Single Silver Plated Desk Lamp

Single Silver Plated Desk Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A single 1930's English silver-plated desk lamp with ‘trophy’ inserts.

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Vintage 1930s English Table Lamps

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Silver Plate

A 1930s French Art Deco Desk Lamp in Brass, Marble and Green Enamel
A 1930s French Art Deco Desk Lamp in Brass, Marble and Green Enamel

A 1930s French Art Deco Desk Lamp in Brass, Marble and Green Enamel

Located in London, GB

France, circa 1930 A fine Art Deco French desk lamp, with adjustable green enamel shade, and rectangular marble plinth base, the brass with stepped decoration to the top and the base...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Marble, Brass, Enamel

Black Desk / Table Lamp by Boréns Model 528 Simular to Svenskt Tenn 8528, 1930s
Black Desk / Table Lamp by Boréns Model 528 Simular to Svenskt Tenn 8528, 1930s

Black Desk / Table Lamp by Boréns Model 528 Simular to Svenskt Tenn 8528, 1930s

By Boréns Borås

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Beautiful and original black lacquered desk / table lamp made in Sweden by Boréns Borås in the 1930s, Model number 528.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Christian Dell Two-Armed Bauhaus Desk Light 6660 for Kaiser Idell 1930s
Rare Christian Dell Two-Armed Bauhaus Desk Light 6660 for Kaiser Idell 1930s

Rare Christian Dell Two-Armed Bauhaus Desk Light 6660 for Kaiser Idell 1930s

By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell

Located in München, BY

Designed by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell, 1930s, Germany. Makers mark on the top of the each lamp shades.

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Christian Dell Adjustable Black Bauhaus Desk Lamp, 1933 Kaiser
Christian Dell Adjustable Black Bauhaus Desk Lamp, 1933 Kaiser

Christian Dell Adjustable Black Bauhaus Desk Lamp, 1933 Kaiser

By Christian Dell, AK Kaiser

Located in Antwerp, BE

Christian Dell desk lamp by Kaiser 1930s design, Germany. Bauhaus desk lamp in enameled black metal and bakelite shade.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Modernist, Machine Age Stainless Steel / Metal Industrial Desk Lamp, Art Deco
Modernist, Machine Age Stainless Steel / Metal Industrial Desk Lamp, Art Deco

Modernist, Machine Age Stainless Steel / Metal Industrial Desk Lamp, Art Deco

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual modernist, machine age stainless steel / metal industrial desk lamp, circa 1930s, reminiscent of glorious designs of Gilbert Rhode, KEM Weber.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Stainless Steel

French Art Deco Cast Iron & Frosted Glass Table or Desk Light, 1930s
French Art Deco Cast Iron & Frosted Glass Table or Desk Light, 1930s

French Art Deco Cast Iron & Frosted Glass Table or Desk Light, 1930s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French 1930s, Art deco, clear glass, cast desk light / table lamp Cast Iron Base and arm with Frosted glass shade.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

1930 Modernist Art Deco Adjustable Desk Lamp
1930 Modernist Art Deco Adjustable Desk Lamp

1930 Modernist Art Deco Adjustable Desk Lamp

Located in Marseille, FR

Modernist 1930s Art Deco desk lamp adjustable.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Black Kaiser Idell 6604 Bauhaus Desk Light by Christian Dell, Germany, 1930s
Black Kaiser Idell 6604 Bauhaus Desk Light by Christian Dell, Germany, 1930s

Black Kaiser Idell 6604 Bauhaus Desk Light by Christian Dell, Germany, 1930s

By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Desk light model: 6604 Producer: Kaiser Idell, Germany Design: Christian Dell (Bauhaus) Age: 1950s Original vintage Kaiser Idell Bauhaus Light, designed by Chris...

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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Selection of Petite French and Italian Desk Lamps
Selection of Petite French and Italian Desk Lamps

Selection of Petite French and Italian Desk Lamps

Located in Atlanta, GA

Selection of Petite French & Italian midcentury desk lamps, circa 1930s-1950s. From left to right, they are: 1) Italian brass and enameled metal desk lamp, Italy, circa 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Brass Table Lamp by Niels Thykier for Fog & Mørup, 1930s, Denmark
Art Deco Brass Table Lamp by Niels Thykier for Fog & Mørup, 1930s, Denmark

Art Deco Brass Table Lamp by Niels Thykier for Fog & Mørup, 1930s, Denmark

By Niels Rasmussen Thykier, Fog & Mørup

Located in Værløse, DK

Danish Art Deco Brass Lamp designed by Niels Thykier for Fog & Mørup in the 1930s

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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Eagle Table Lamp in Brass, Muller Frères Style
French Eagle Table Lamp in Brass, Muller Frères Style

French Eagle Table Lamp in Brass, Muller Frères Style

By Muller Frères

Located in Barcelona, ES

France, 1920s-1930s. Solid brass desk lamp or table lamp featuring an eagle figure with a brass repoussé shade hanging from its beak.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Functionalist nickel plated table lamp by Franta Anýž, 1930
Functionalist nickel plated table lamp by Franta Anýž, 1930

Functionalist nickel plated table lamp by Franta Anýž, 1930

By Jaroslav Anyz, Franta Anyz

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

Iconic table lamp produced by the Franta Anýž Company and designed by Jaroslav Anýž, his son in early 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Nickel

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1930s Desk Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1930s desk lamp for your home. A 1930s desk lamp — often made from metal, brass and steel — can elevate any home. Find 1160 options for an antique or vintage 1930s desk lamp now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1930s desk lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1930s desk lamp, designed in the Art Deco, industrial or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made 1930s desk lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell and Kandem are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1930s Desk Lamp?

A 1930s desk lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,095, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $31,807.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.

Styles to Know

Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp

Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.