Mid Century Mushroom Form Table Lamp att. to Gerald Thurston c 1950's
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
- circa 1950/1960's. The lamp features a circular domed top shade, which rests on a center post with an
Metal, Brass
French modernist wood turned mushroom cocoon table lamp, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Zaandam, NL
Lovely small French table lamp, 1950s with mushroom cocoon shade 1960s. This lamp has been rewired
Wood
French modernist wood turned mushroom cocoon table lamp, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Zaandam, NL
Lovely small French table lamp, 1950s with mushroom cocoon shade 1960s. This lamp has been rewired
Wood
$3,200
H 19 in Dm 15 in
Bakalowits Vienna Nickel & Crystal Mushroom Table Desk Side Lamp, Austria, 1950s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and rare Bauhaus-style mushroom table or desk lamp from the 1950s, handcrafted by
Nickel
$3,079
H 25.79 in Dm 12.6 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Organic Rattan Table Lamp Mushroom Eiffel 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage organic table lamp Eiffel with mushroom like shade from rattan 1950s
Rattan
$2,550
H 9.85 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
1950s Austria Perforated Metal Mushroom Table Lamp in the Manner of Carl Auböck
By Kaiser Dell, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant mid-century mushroom-shaped table lamp with a yellow perforated shade attached to a heavy
Metal, Iron, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Shaped Alabaster Table Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Italian Mid-Century Modern period mushroom-shaped ivory color alabaster lamp. This
Alabaster
Rare Mushroom Table Lamp by Josef Hurka, Napako, 1950s
By Josef Hurka
Located in Tarnowskie Gory, Sląskie
Rare Mushroom table lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako. Manufacturer number 1630 (named Napako 1630
Steel
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp - 1950's
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid-Century Modern mushroom shaped desk lamp labelled 'Florence italy' Beautiful design in a
Metal, Brass
Mid century mushroom floor lamp, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Colourful mushroom shaped mid century modern floor lamp with three fiberglass lamp shades mounted
Brass
Midcentury bohemien French green rattan mushroom table lamp ca 1950s
Located in Zaandam, NL
French Mid-Century Green Rattan and Wood Table Lamp with Gold Tassel Fringe, circa 1950s A
Rattan
Porcelain Mushroom-Shaped Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s Italian porcelain mushroom cluster table lamp. Measurements: Height of body 10
Porcelain
Unusual Italian Mushroom Outdoor Lamp Garden Lamp Unused From The 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and unusual vintage red/white floor lamp, originally made to use outdoor. Made in Italy
Metal
1950s Vintage Red Table Lamp
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A 1950s metal sheet mushroom table lamp. Red painted colour with inside part in white. Revised by a
Sheet Metal
1950s Brushed Aluminum Base with Glass Shade Mushroom Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful striking mushroom table lamp designed by Laurel Lighting Company, the base has a brushed
Aluminum
Midcentury Mushroom Table Lamp, Germany, 1950s
By Helo Leuchten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
brass. Both the shade and rod is adjustable. The patina on the brass gives this lamp a unique look
Metal, Brass
French 1950s Midcentury Petite Mushroom Table Lamp
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Beautiful small 1950s French mushroom shaped table lamp. Made of black lacquered metal and brass
Brass, Metal
Chrome Mushroom Table Lamp by Napako / Josef Hurka, 1950s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
The chrome mushroom shaped adjustable table lamp is a great example of Czech lighting from the
Metal, Chrome
Palm Brass and Cocoon Mushroom Table Lamp, France 1950s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Absolutely stunning 1950s patinated brass palm table lamp with a 1960s space age cocoon lampshade
Brass
Midcentury Mushroom Table Lamp by Helo Leuchten, Germany, 1950s
By Helo Leuchten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
brass. The patina on the brass gives this lamp a unique look. In nice vintage condition with that
Metal, Brass
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H 17.72 in W 11.42 in D 10.24 in
Green Art Deco rattan wicker mushroom "Eiffel" table lamp, 1950s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Lovely painted rattan mushroom table lamp, 1950s-1960s. As can be seen in the pics this lamp was
Fabric, Rattan
Massimo Vignelli Venini Fungo Mushroom Table Lamp, 1950s
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
This lamp was designed by Massimo Vignelli and was produced by Venini Murano in the 1950s in Italy
Glass
Pair of Mushroom Lamps by Napako / Josef Hurka, 1950s
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
The pair of mushroom shaped adjustable table lamps are a great example of Czech lighting from the
Metal
Massimo Vignelli Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp for Venini, 1950s
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Voorburg, NL
A beautiful ‘Fungo’ table lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italian, 1950s. Fungo means mushroom
Murano Glass
Sold
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Green Mushroom Table Lamp Model Junior Nova by Nottilux, 1950s, Italy
By Kaiser Dell
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green mushroom desk lamp by Nottilux, 1950s, Italy Model Junior Nova Minimal design Very high
Metal
1950s Vintage Polish Table Lamp "mushroom"
Located in Warsaw, PL
Polish office desk lamp, so-called “mushroom,” produced in the 1950s with the appearance and design
Brass, Steel
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H 7.49 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Pair of 1950's Modernist Table Lamps nicknamed "the Mushrooms" by Vladimir Havel
By Napako
Located in Brno, CZ
This is an original pair of copper table lamps designed by Vladimir Havel. Havel was a very
Copper
Sold
H 61.03 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
1950s Italian Design Stilnovo Style Tricolor Metal Mushroom Shaded Floor Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Decorative floor lamp from the 1950s in the style of Stilnovo, three red yellow green painted
Brass, Metal
Vintage French Minimal White Mushroom Lamp in Metal by Editions Disderot, 1950s
By Disderot
Located in Chicago, IL
Small white lamp by Editions Pierre Disderot, France, 1950s. Tulip base and mushroom shade in the
Metal
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$9,268 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$5,138Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$2,100
H 26 in W 35.5 in D 9.5 in
Arne Wahl Iversen Wall Mirror & Shelf Cabinet, Teak & Cane for Brenderup Denmark
By Brenderup Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautifully restored Mid-Century Danish Modern wall-mounted hallway cabinet, designed by Arne Wahl Iversen and manufactured by Brenderup Møbelfabrik in Denmark, combines functio...
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood
Aldo Tura Style Padlock Spirits Dry Home Bar Cabinet, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Vienna, AT
A fantastic spirits house bar for wall mounting, masterfully handcrafted in the shape of a vintage padlock from the 1970s in Italy. The body is finished in a rich, dark Bordeaux red ...
Brass
Mid Century Tri Pod Form Table Lamp Att. to Thurston, circa 1950
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Architectural design table lamp attributed to Gerald Thurston for Lightolier circa 1950's. The lamp features a ring firm base from which extend three rods that support a brass cup at...
Brass, Steel
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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