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1950s Table Lamp in white metal and brass
Located in Berlin, DE
1950s Table Lamp in white lacquered aluminum and brass in good original condition. Please note
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass

Atomic 1950s Table Lamp by ASEA, Sweden
By ASEA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Early 1950s table lamp with fully adjustable partially perforated Aluminium shade. The concentric
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Aluminum

1950s Table Lamp with Driftwood Base and Painted Bamboo Shade
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Table Lamp with Driftwood Base and Painted Bamboo Shade Height to top of shade.
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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

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Bamboo, Driftwood

1950's Table Lamp with Patterned Porcelain Base
Located in Tarleton, GB
Table Lamp  What a great find by the team.  This is an original late 1950's table lamp. In
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

1950s Table Lamp
Located in Cathedral City, CA
1950s orange color metal made in Germany.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

1950s Table Lamp
1950s Table Lamp
H 14 in Dm 8 in
Large 1950's Table Lamp
Located in Tarleton, GB
. Ideal as a side lamp, statement piece on a large table or a subtle light on a corner table.  Lamp
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Large 1950's Table Lamp
Large 1950's Table Lamp
H 37.01 in Dm 15.36 in
French ceramic 1950's table lamp
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Esthetically pleasing hand crafted ceramic lamp stand (with original shade). Beautifully glazed by
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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Table Lamps

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Ceramic

French ceramic 1950's table lamp
French ceramic 1950's table lamp
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in
1950s Table Lamp by Lumi
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Adjustable desk or table lamp by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi with brass column and enameled brass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

1950s Table Lamp by Lumi
1950s Table Lamp by Lumi
H 16 in Dm 14 in
1950s Table Lamp by Napako, Czechoslovakia
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition - fully functional - Lampshade and chrome Wear consistent with age and use.
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

1950s Table Lamp by Napako, Czechoslovakia
1950s Table Lamp by Napako, Czechoslovakia
H 9.45 in W 5.52 in D 7.09 in
Italian 1950s Table Lamp, Exquisite Elegance in Enamel-Coated Steel and Brass
Located in Rome, IT
Embrace the timeless allure of Italian design with this exquisite 1950s table lamp. Crafted with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Metal

1950s Table Lamp with Whimsical Fish Design
Located in Highland, IN
This playful table lamp has several qualities of 1950s design: the ceramic body has an urn-like
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Iron

Italian Burgundy Metal & Brass 1950s Table Lamp
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This table lamp was produced in Italy around the 1950s. It is made from painted metal, cast iron
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass, Iron

1950s Table Lamp by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
1950s stunning white table lamp by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori The item is in excellent condition.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

1950s Table Lamp by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori
1950s Table Lamp by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori
H 28.75 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
1950s Table Lamp in the Manner of Atelier Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Den Haag, NL
Adorable little table lamp in the style of Mategot featuring a brass arm which wraps around most of
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

1950's Table Lamp in the Style of Paul Dupre-Lafon
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's leather and oak table lamp in the manner of Paul Dupre-Lafon Dimensions given without shade
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

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Leather, Oak

Pair of Swiss 1950's table lamps by BAG TURGI Switzerland
By BAG Turgi
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A cute pair of table lamps in all original condition. Produced in Switzerland by BAG TURGI
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

1950s Table Lamp by Svend Aage Holm-sørensen for ASEA
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, ASEA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare table lamp by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen for ASEA, Sweden. Designed in the 1950s with a teak
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

1950s Table Lamps Bronze Turquoise Faux Bamboo Pepe Mendoza Mexico
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Fabulous Pair of Bronze Faux Bamboo Turquoise Table Lamps by artist Pepe Mendoza 1950s, made in
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Bronze, Enamel

Sculptural Ceramic French 1950's Table Lamp in White and Green
Located in London, GB
Elegant sculptural ceramic 1950's French table lamp in white and green glaze. The curves and
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

A Guatav Leeks Orrefors Silver Mercury Swedish 1950s Table Lamp
By Orrefors, Gustav Leek
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful silver mercury glass table lamp designed by Gistav Leeks for Orrefors. 1950. Rewired
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Nickel

1950's Table Lamp Model 1621, Designed by Josef Hurka for Napako
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Designer lighting from the 1950's. It was produced in former Czechoslovakia by Napako and designed
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Set of 1950's Table Lamps with Extra Shade, Sourced in Denmark
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This set of lamps is from the 1950's and was imported from Denmark. It has 2 black plastic tripod
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Plastic

1950s Table Lamp Attributed to Maison Longchamp France in Black Leather
By Maison Longchamp
Located in London, GB
1950s Neoclassical table lamp in the Maison Longchamp or Hermes style. Brass body with black full
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Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

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Brass

Beautiful small 1950s table lamp with metal gooseneck from Gebrüder Cosack
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in München, DE
Beautiful small 1950s metal table lamp with brass gooseneck. Manufacturer is Gebrüder Cosack. Made
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass, Iron

Set of 2 Small, Delightful Original 1950s Table Lamps, Never Used
Located in Berlin, BE
Exceptionally rare, pretty, small table lamps made of bakelite and brass. Turned up as a real
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Beautiful small 1950s table lamp with metal gooseneck by Gebrüder Cosack Germany
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in München, DE
Beautiful small 1950s metal table lamp with brass gooseneck. Manufacturer is Gebrüder Cosack. Made
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass, Iron

1950s Table Lamp Pierrot figurine Statue Enamelled Ceramics by Nove di Bassano
By Nove di Bassano
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1960s table lamp Pierrot figurine in Porcelain Ceramics by Nove di Bassano Origins of Pierrot
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Thomas Valentiner For Poul Dinesen Danish Table Lamp 1950's
By Th. Valentiner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual 1950's table lamp designed by Thomas Valentiner for Poul Dinesen. Brass and teak with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

French 1950's Articulating Arm Table Lamp by Lunel
Located in Hanover, MA
Handsomely crafted French 1950's table lamp with a an articulating arm on a machine milled swivel
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Mint Green 1950s Cocotte Table Lamp France
Located in Berlin, DE
Mint Green 1950s Table Lamp, France, in fair original condition. The depth and width applies to the
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Mint Green 1950s Cocotte Table Lamp France
Mint Green 1950s Cocotte Table Lamp France
H 9.85 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in
1950's Lamp Showing a Young Tam-Tam Player Signed Carli
By André Carli
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice 1950's table lamp showing a tam-tam player The tam-tam is the light. Great condition
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

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Plaster

Pair of 1950s Driftwood Table Lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of vintage 1950s table lamps in natural driftwood have the well-worn patina only age can give
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Driftwood

Pair of 1950s Driftwood Table Lamps
Pair of 1950s Driftwood Table Lamps
H 23 in W 17 in D 10.5 in
French Iron & Brass Triton Table Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Absolutely charming French 1950's table lamp with three yellow paper shades.
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

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Brass

Lumen Table Lamp Italian Design, Midcentury Italy 1950s, Ivory Black Aluminum
By Lumen
Located in Brescia, IT
Lumen Italy, 1950s Table lamp with adjustable shade Ivory and black aluminum, brass details.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass

Pierre Guariche Table Lamp
By Pierre Disderot
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Amazing 1950s table lamp of Pierre Guariche for Disderot.  
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Pierre Guariche Table Lamp
Pierre Guariche Table Lamp
H 12.21 in Dm 14.18 in
Ceramic and White Opaline Lamp of 1950s
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Adorable 1950s table lamp in gray ceramic speckled and white opaline subtly crafted.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Opaline Glass

Ceramic and White Opaline Lamp of 1950s
Ceramic and White Opaline Lamp of 1950s
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H 14.18 in Dm 5.91 in
Pair of Spider Table Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of 1950s table lamps in opaline glass with brass feet that resemble spider's legs in the style
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Lamter Table Lamp Italian Design Midcentury Italy 1950s Black Marble Red Perspex
By Lamter
Located in Brescia, IT
Lamter Italy, 1950s. Table lamp Red Perspex, black marble base, metal frame. Very good
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Marble, Metal

Swedish Modern Brass Table Lamp from Fåglavik, Sweden, 1950s
By Fåglavik
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very cool Swedish 1950s table lamp from Fåglavik, a small lighting firm in the south of Sweden
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano Midcentury Table Lamp, 1950s
By Seguso
Located in Parma, IT
Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano, 1950s table lamp. Solid sommerso glass sphere, pleated fabric
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

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Fabric, Murano Glass

French Mid-century Tripod Table Lamp, 1950s
By Atelier Design
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Midcentury table lamp, France, 1950s. Table lamp featuring a synthetic fabric slatted shade on a
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Iron

Japanese Lamp with Birds
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's table lamp with birds marquetry. Measurements: Height of body: 17" Height to shade
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Table Lamps

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Wood

Pair of Italian Brass and Glass Table Lamps
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two 1950s table lamps. Measures: Height base 23 cm. Diameter base 11 cm. Height with shade 33 cm
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Italian Brass and Glass Table Lamps
Pair of Italian Brass and Glass Table Lamps
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H 9.06 in Dm 4.34 in
Pair of Gray and Rose Marble Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian circa 1950's table lamps with gray and pale rose color. Measurements: Height of
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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

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Marble

Table Lamp Attributed to Pierre Guariche and Jean Boris Lacroix France 1950s
By Jean Boris Lacroix, Pierre Guariche, Robert Caillat
Located in London, GB
1950s table lamp, edited by Maison Caillat and attributed to Pierre Guariche with the collaboration
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Jacques Biny France Attributed to Red Adjustable Table Lamp
By Jacques Biny
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
1950s table lamp attributed to Jacques Biny. An exceptionally clean and simple design executed in
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass

 Jacques Biny France  Attributed to  Red Adjustable Table Lamp
 Jacques Biny France  Attributed to  Red Adjustable Table Lamp
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H 10.62 in W 5.9 in D 7.08 in
Studio Table Lamp by Marcello Cuneo for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Studio" Table Lamp by Marcello Cuneo for Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy circa 1950's
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Steel

Ben Seibel Style Multi Colored Adjustable Three Lamp Head Table Lamp
Located in Oakland, CA
circa 1950s table lamp with three adjustable fiberglass shade lamp heads with brass arms that pivot
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Steel

Pair of Midcentury Green Abstract Table Lamps with Double Fiberglass Shades
Located in New York, NY
A vintage, highly unique pair of 1950s table lamps, each with two fiberglass drum shades, detailed
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Pair of Brass Table Lamps by Maison Arlus for Maison Jansen, France, 1950s
By Arlus, Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1950s table lamp manufactured and edited by Maison Arlus for Maison Jansen With a golden
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Paul McCobb for Pomona Tile Manufacturing Company American Triangular Table Lamp
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century American (1950s) table lamp in triangular form from the Distinguished Designer Series
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Original 1950s edition NB100 table lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips
By Louis Kalff
Located in Bristol, GB
1950s table lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips, model NB100 This is the rare original, not the later
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Table Lamps

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Steel

Pair of Minimal Wooden Midcentury Bedside Lamps with Shades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of diminutive circa 1950s table lamps composed of simple, painted white wooden bases paired
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Italian mid-century Adjustable table lamp Naska Loris by Jac Jacobsen Luxo 1950s
By Luxo, Jac Jacobsen
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Adjustable table lamp Naska Loris by Jac Jacobsen for Luxo, 1950s Table
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Lamp Oscar Torlasco Double Joint
By Lumi, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Catania, IT
. 1950s table lamp designed by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi Milano. The lamp is in patina and is functional
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Lamp Oscar Torlasco Double Joint
Lamp Oscar Torlasco Double Joint
H 16.54 in Dm 11.03 in
Italian mid-century modern lamp 12297 Scrittoio Angelo Lelii Arredoluce, 1950s
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern table lamp 12297 Scrittoio di Angelo Lelii per Arredoluce, 1950s Table
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Rare Large Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp with Brick Red Shade
Located in München, DE
Large beautiful original 1950s table lamp. Probably from an Italian production. Base and neck are
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Glorious Mid Century Modern Atomic Table Lamp. Black White 24kt Gold 1950s
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Peoria, AZ
/Splatter Design Populuxe Styling! Dimensions: 28" tall by 18" wide This magnificent 1950s table lamp is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Glorious MId Century Modern Atomic Table Lamp. Mint Green Fiberglass Shade 1950s
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Peoria, AZ
magnificent 1950s table lamp is an iconic example of the whimsical style that brought intense color, shapes
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

French Empire Tole Painted Metal Shade Brass Bugle Table Lamp, circa 1950s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary This is a beautiful French 1950s table
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Vintage 1950s French Empire Table Lamps

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Brass

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1950s Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1950s table lamp you’re looking for. A 1950s table lamp — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. Find 26855 options for an antique or vintage 1950s table lamp now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a 1950s table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1950s table lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1950s table lamp over the years, but those crafted by Gerald Thurston, Gordon & Jane Martz and Barovier&Toso are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1950s Table Lamp?

The average selling price for a 1950s table lamp at 1stDibs is $1,898, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $93,977 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right table-lamps for You

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.

Questions About 1950s Table Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.

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