Mid Century Mushroom Form Table Lamp att. to Gerald Thurston c 1950's
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural Mid Century dome top table lamp, attributed to Gerald Thurston, for Lightolier - circa 1950/1960's. The lamp features a circular domed top shade, which rests on a ...
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 and refitted for a general E14 lightbulb.
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 and refitted for a general E14 lightbulb.
Wood
French midcentury brutalist modernist wood turned mushroom table lamp, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Zaandam, NL
Lovely French wood turned table lamp, 1950s with linnen mushroom shade 1960s. This lamp has been refitted with a lovely brass fitting for a general E27 lightbulb.
Brass
Large midcentury brutalist wood turned mushroom table lamp, France 1950s
Located in Zaandam, NL
This gorgeous mushroom table lamp most likely originated as a floor lamp but at one point in time has been converted in to a lower version. The base with its brass doorknob feet in o...
Oak
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 Bakalowits in Vienna, Austria.
Nickel
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
Mid-Century Murano Glass Mushroom Lamp by Vistosi, 1950s Italy
By Luciano Vistosi
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Hand Blown Murano White Glass "Mushroom" Lamp decorated with a brown and doubl orange stripe (att; VISTOSI)
Blown Glass
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 adorable atmospheric lamp features a beautiful shape of a mushroom with decorative rims ...
Alabaster
1950s Austria Perforated Metal Mushroom Table Lamp in the Manner of Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Kaiser Dell
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant mid-century mushroom-shaped table lamp with a yellow perforated shade attached to a heavy ebony-colored metal frame.
Metal, Iron, Brass
1950s Blue Mushroom Desk Light Lamp Aluminium Scumble Finish and Copper Germany
By Schröder Leuchten
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This charming German desk lamp has a real presence, with its wide mushroom shade sitting atop a copper stem. The lamp - in its original blue scumble paint effect - is very similar In...
Aluminum, Copper
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) Chromed base and moveable grey painted shade.
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 very light grey/blue colour.
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 on a brass frame with a black metal base.
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 captivating French table lamp from the 1950s, featuring a richly lacquered green rattan do...
Rattan
Porcelain Mushroom-Shaped Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s Italian porcelain mushroom cluster table lamp.
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. Has an adjustable lampshade. In excellent condition, has never been used, margina...
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.
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 finish that we have polished, the lampshade it’s made in Italy, mouth blow...
Aluminum
Midcentury Mushroom Table Lamp, Germany, 1950s
By Helo Leuchten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
The shade is made in white/grey painted metal the same as the base, the rounded rod is made in brass. Both the shade and rod is adjustable. The patina on the brass gives this lamp a...
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 1950s.
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 ( later addition ). As can be seen in the pics the table lamp has been refitted and ...
Brass
Midcentury Mushroom Table Lamp by Helo Leuchten, Germany, 1950s
By Helo Leuchten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
The shade is made in light blue painted brass and adjustable, the base and structure is made in brass. The patina on the brass gives this lamp a unique look. In nice vintage cond...
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 painted some time ago, although painted a bit crude at some points ( although the sha...
Fabric, Rattan
Massimo Vignelli Venini Fungo Mushroom Table Lamp, 1950s
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
This lamp was designed by Massimo Vignelli and was produced by Venini Murano in the 1950s in Italy. It is made from opaline glass and is in very good vintage condition.
Glass
Pair of Mushroom Lamps by Napako / Josef Hurka, 1950s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
The pair of mushroom shaped adjustable table lamps are a great example of Czech lighting from the 1950s.
Metal
Massimo Vignelli Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp for Venini, 1950s
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.), Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Voorburg, NL
A beautiful ‘Fungo’ table lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Italian, 1950s.
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 quality.
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 referring to the Classic model from the Art Deco period.
Brass, Steel
Sold
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 interesting person; he studied metalwork and later painting at the Academy of Fine Arts. ...
Copper
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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 mushroom shaped shades matched with black painted iron rods and base.
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.
Metal
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
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
$9,555 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$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
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
$8,777
H 30.12 in W 54.14 in D 34.45 in
Dudouyt - Dining Table - Natural Oak - 1940 - French - Brutalist
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Presenting an exquisite extendable table attributed to the renowned French furniture designer, Charles Dudouyt. This versatile table features a unique design with screw legs, allowin...
Oak
$13,460 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$8,542 / set
H 24.01 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 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
$1,000
H 26.25 in W 23 in D 23 in
Midcentury Tri Pod Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier C 1950s
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Classic midcentury table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston, made by Lightolier, circa 1950s. The lamp has a three leg, tripod form base of black rods, which support interior diffusers...
Metal
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
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
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