Unavailable|$11,991
Poul Henningsen 4/3 Table Lamp from the 1930s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Naestved, DK
Poul Henningsen 4/3 table lamp from the beginning of the 1930s, labeled patented. The lamp is
Brass, Copper
Unavailable|$539
1930s Art Deco Bauhaus Hillebrand Brass Desk Lamp
By Hillebrand
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
Beautiful original Art Deco/Bauhaus desk lamp made from brass. Typical smart art deco design
Brass
Unavailable|$719 / set
Bauhaus Original Opal Cylindrical Glass Table Lamps Pair, Hungary, 1930s
By Mofem of Hungary
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
Nice pair of 1930s Hungarian Bauhaus table or nightstand lights with their original opal
Brass, Nickel
Unavailable|$2,158
Karl Trabert Table Lamp G. Schanzenbach, 1930s
By G. Schanzenbach & Co. Frankfurt a.M. 1, Karl Trabert
Located in Basel, CH
Karl Trabert table lamp manufactured in the 1930s by G. Schanzenbach, Germany. Brass lamp shade
Brass
Unavailable|$479
Bauhaus German Green Metal and Brass Desk Lamp, 1930s
Located in Riga, Latvia
This table lamp is attributed to Hillebrand, but doesn’t have a label. Painted metal (satin
Brass, Metal
Unavailable|$14,989
Modernist Jean Boris Lacroix Table Lamp Chrome Tube Glass Perzel Desny 1930s
By Jean Boris Lacroix, Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Large and heavy French modernist Art Deco table lamp most probably designed by Jean Boris Lacroix
Brass
Unavailable|$1,595 / set
Pair of Italian Baroque Revival Giltwood Urn and Faux Candle Table Lamps, 1930s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A dramatic and commanding pair of 1930s Italian Baroque Revival giltwood urn form table lamps with
Brass
Art Deco Desk lamp Steam Punk Industrial Library Lamp from the 1930s
Located in Oslo, NO
Art Deco library lamp from the 1930s. This lamp is compose of steel rods mounted on a patinated
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Steel
Art Nouveau circa 1930 Stiffel Brass Desk, Table Lamp With American Bald Eagles
By Stiffel
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
An unusual Art Nouveau circa 1930s Stiffel brass desk, table lamp with American bald eagles. An
Brass
Unavailable|$3,357
Large Table Lamp by Josef Frank for J.T. Kalmar, 1930s
By Josef Frank
Located in Wien, AT
Execution J. T. Kalmar, Vienna, circa 1935, for Haus & Garten, Vienna. Brass and fruitwood, Stand
Brass
Unavailable|$4,600 / set
Pair of Hollywood Glamour 1930s Side Lamp
Located in New York, NY
The body of the lamp is a white glossy glass cylinder with a gold brass base. The classic lamp
Brass
Unavailable|$1,678 / set
Max Schumacher Art Deco Ivory Painted Metal Dome Table Lamps Germany 1930s, Pair
By Max Schumacher
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
A pair of ivory painted metal lamps with a single sectioned nickel plated brass stem. Same in
Brass, Metal
Unavailable|$1,798 / set
Pair of Max Schumacher Art Deco Ivory Painted Metal Dome Table Lamps, 1930s
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
A pair of ivory painted metal lamps with a single sectioned nickel plated brass stem. Same in
Metal, Brass
Unavailable|$3,811
Vilhelm Lauritzen Konduktørlampe, Denmark, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
A rare Konduktørlampe designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen in Denmark, 1930s. Made for DSB by Louis
Brass
Rare Erik Tidstrand 1930s Brass Table Lamp/ Wall Light
By Erik Tidstrand
Located in North Miami, FL
Original vintage, all brass, early Erik Tidstrand table lamp for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s. Shade
Brass
Sold|$875
Petite German Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful 1930's brass table lamp
Brass, Metal
Sold|$525
1930's Brass Racehorse Lamp
By Rife-Loth
Located in Rochester, NY
Heavy golden cast brass racehorse table lamp with ebonized wood base. King's Genius / sculpted by
Brass
Sold|$1,439
Brass Table Lamp, Italy, 1930s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Elegant table lamp in brass manufactured in Italy in the 1930s. Charming patina due to age.
Brass
Sold|$602
Brass Table Lamp, circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Brass table lamp circa 1930s. - Solid brass shade and base - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - On/Off
Brass
Sold|$431
1930s Bauhaus Brass Table Lamp
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - Re-polished - Fully functional.
Metal, Brass
Sold|$1,079
Art Deco Table Lamp, 1930's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This table lamp was produced in Portugal, during the 1930's. The base is made of chrome brass in a
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Sold|$1,007
Table Lamp, Ceramic and Brass, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Precious table lamp, made in ochre glazed ceramic and brass, realized in 1930s. In very good
Brass
1930s Streamline Machine Age Faries Lamp Co. Steel and Brass Desk Lamp
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1930s Faries Lamp CO. Desk lamp. Double shade swivel heads. Two-tone brass/brushed steel body
Brass Table Lamp by Erpe, circa 1930s
By Erpé
Located in Gloucester, GB
Brass table lamp by Erpe, circa 1930s - Brass base and shade - Pull cord On/Off switch - Takes
Brass
Brass Table Lamp by Erpe, circa 1930s
By Erpé
Located in Gloucester, GB
Brass table lamp by Erpe, circa 1930s - Brass base and shade - Pull cord on/off switch - Takes
Brass
Modernist Brass Kaiser Desk Lamp by Christian Dell 1930's
Located in London, GB
Modernist brass Bauhaus 'President' table or desk lamps with original patina and adjustable shade
Brass
American Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, USA, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass table lamp designed and produced in the US, c. 1930s. Dimensions of Lamp
Brass
Austrian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Austria, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp likely designed and produced in Austria, c. 1930s. Wear consistent with age and
Brass
Sold|$515
Bauhaus Brass Table Lamp, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s, Czechoslovakia - Lacquered brass with nice patina - New wiring - Max 60W, E27 bulb.
Brass
Sold|$995
1930s French Brass Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
This metal table lamp was made in France, circa 1930. The generously sized dome lampshade, circular
Brass
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, 1930s.
Brass
Sold|$975
Pair 1930's French Lamps
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Brass and frosted glass with gold leaf decoration on the clear glass.
Brass
Bauhaus Brass Table Lamp by Hillebrand, circa 1930s
By Hillebrand
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bauhaus brass table lamp by Hillebrand, circa 1930s - Fully brass - Dual bulb holders - Takes
Brass
Upsala Ekeby, Table Lamp, Brass, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A fluted beige-glazed earthenware and brass table lamp, designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby
Brass
Vicke Lindstrand, Table Lamp, Earthenware, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
By Vicke Lindstrand, Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A pink-glazed brass and table lamp designed by Vicke Lindstrand and produced by Upsala Ekeby
Brass
Danish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Copper Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and copper table lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s. Dimensions of Lamp with
Brass, Copper
Danish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige woven fabric table lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1930s. Overall
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s. Overall
Brass
Orrefors, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
By Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass and fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s. Overall
Brass
Sold|$5,400 / set
German Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Glass, Germany, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and opaline glass table lamps designed and produced in Germany, c. 1930s
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and green ceramic table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Dimensions of Lamp
Brass
Böhlmarks Attribution, Table Lamp, Brass, Elm, Sweden, 1930s
By Bohlmarks
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and elm table lamp, designed and production attributed to Böhlmarks, Sweden
Brass
Jerk Werkmäster, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic and brass table lamp designed by Jerk Werkmäster and produced by Nittsjö
Brass
Upsala Ekeby, table Lamp, Earthenware, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed and fluted earthenware and brass table lamp designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby
Brass
Sold|$3,500
Art Deco Brass Table Lamp, Kurt Versen 1930s
By Kurt Versen
Located in Portland, OR
Fantastic early lamp by Swedish-born designer, Kurt Versen. In brass with plated aluminum shade
Aluminum, Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Dimensions of Lamp
Brass
Sold|$2,500
Rare par of 1930's lamps
By René Prou
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very unusual pair of 1930's modernist patinated brass lamp.
Brass
Austrian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Austria, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow fabric and brass table lamp likely designed and produced in Austria, c. 1930s. Moderate
Brass
Böhlmarks, Table Lamp, Elm, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A two-armed brass, stained elm and white fabric table lamp, model 15455, designed and produced by
Brass
Art Deco Bakelite & Brass Table Lamp, Germany 1930s
By Christian Dell, Marianne Brandt
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual vintage table light was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1930s during the
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Assorted
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-colored opaline glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1930s
Brass
Arne Bang, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Brass, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed stoneware table lamp designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1930s. Dimensions
Brass
Sold|$1,618
Lyfa Table Lamp, 1930s
By Lyfa
Located in Egå, DK
LYFA table lamp. Denmark, 1930s Aged brass, with brass shade's It shows wear in the paint
Brass
Sold|$1,451
Lyfa Table Lamp, 1930s
By Lyfa
Located in Egå, DK
LYFA table lamp. Denmark, 1930s Aged brass, with brass shade's It shows wear in the paint
Brass
1930s Art Deco Brass Banker Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly rewired - Repolished
Brass, Metal
Sold|$1,600
Danish Table Lamp, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful petite 1930s Danish table lamp in brass, with tilting shade and on/off switch at the stem.
Brass
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
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