$1,201
Italian Desk Lamp, 1960s
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Italian desk lamp in chromed brass and black enameled steel. Lovely dynamic design with nicely
Chrome, Steel
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Italian 1960 s Chrome Table -Desk lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian original 1960s table lamp .Built in light dimer.
Chrome
1960's Micro desk lamp
Located in Montréal, QC
Small desk lamp made in Italy. Chromed brass and lacquered aluminium shade, chromed brass fittings
Enamel, Steel, Chrome
Desk / Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A desk lamp, Italy, 1960s. In good original vintage condition with only some very minor signs of
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
Brushed Steel Industrial Modernist Tubular Desk Task Lamp, Italy 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Brushed steel desk lamp adjustable in three directions on a square base.
Steel
1960s, Italian, Industrial Desk Lamp
Located in London, London
Desk lamp. White painted metal shade. Steel stem. Italy 1960s.
Metal
Stilux Milano Desk / Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Stilux, Stilnovo
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant adjustable desk lamp, made by Stilux Milano, Italy in the 1960s. With a marble base
Marble, Brass
Green Industrial metal desk lamp Italy, 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Mid-century industrial metal desk lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. Italian industrial production
Metal
Vintage Italian Stilnovo Milano Desk Lamp, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage metal desk lamp produced by Stilnovo Italy during the 1960s. Condition: Vintage, lamp
Metal
Italian Green Desk Lamp by Stilnovo, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original green desk lamp by Stilnovo with original sticker and stone base / made in Italy in the
Stone, Metal
1960s Italian Desk Lamp with Marble Base
Located in London, London
Desk lamp Industrial look Marble base Black half cylindrical metal shade Italy 1960s.
Marble, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Metal
Chrome Desk Lamp attributed to Luigi Massoni Italy 1960s
By Reggiani, Luigi Massoni
Located in London, GB
Sculptural chrome table or desk lamp Italy 1960's is very avantgarde in its design. The foot
Chrome
Mid-century modern table / desk lamp, Italy 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-century modern table / desk lamp Italy, 1960 ca. lacquered metal and brass structure. Grey
Marble, Brass
Vintage Italian Design Stilnovo Milano Table or Desk Lamp, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage Italian Design Stilnovo Milano Table or Desk Lamp, 1960s Vintage metal table lamp
Metal
Space Age Brass Vintage Dome Geometric Table Lamp Desk Lamp 1960s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage dome table lamp or desk lamp from brass 1960s Italy. An amazing table lamp from
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Red Italian Desk Lamp, Metal and Glass, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern red Italian desk lamp, metal and glass, 1960s European Red part is metal.
Metal
Mid-century white desk lamps Eyeball, Italy 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Pair of 2 metal table lamps Eyeball made in Italy in the 1960s. These table lamps are completely
Metal
$672Sale Price|20% Off
Desk lamp 1960s by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in bari, IT
Articulating and swiveling desk lamp made of red lacquered metal 1960s production, attribuited to
Metal
Original 1960s Midmod Modernist Italian Stilnovo Style Desk Light, Italy, 1960s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
1960s desktop light. Origin Italy, in style of Stilnovo, 1960s. Rare 1960s table light
Metal
Oscar Torlasco Black & Nickel Table Desk Swivel Lamp, Lumi Milano, Italy, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and rare table lamp from the 1960s, model 729, designed by Oscar Torlasco and produced
Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Nickel
Stilnovo Milano Table or Desk Lamp, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage metal table lamp produced by Stilnovo Italy during the 1960s. Very nice and practical desk
Metal
Vintage Italian Enameled Tole and Brass Desk Lamp 1960s Bauhaus
By Louis Kalff, Stilnovo, Philips
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage 1950s Italian Enameled Tole and Brass Desk Lamp, Bauhaus Style. This exquisite vintage
Metal
Rare & Lovely Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Table Lamp Desk Light Italy 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, highly decorative and articulated Mid-Century Modern diabolo table lamp or desk
Metal, Aluminum, Copper
Desk Green Retro lamp, Oscar Torlasco Style 1960s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
A retro lamp with a beautiful English green classic desk lamp made in Italy in the style of
Metal, Brass
Midcentury adjustable diabolo counter balance architectural desk lamp, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Zaandam, NL
A perfect example of midcentury italian craftsmanship from the 1960s. The brass is in a lovely
Metal, Brass
Flash Desk Lamp by Joe Colombo for Oluce, 1960s
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
Located in bruxelles, BE
White metal lamp. Adjustable in height, length and swivel. Wear and tear due to time and age of the
Metal
Rare Mid Century Modern Stilnovo Desk Lamp Model 8050 Metalarte 1960s
By Metalarte, Stilnovo
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern desk light or table lamp. Model 8050. Adjustable
Metal
Exceptional Minimalistic Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp or Desk Light, 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Italy in 1960s/1970s. Executed in steel tube and sheet, the lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit
Stainless Steel
Oscar Torlasco, brass desk / table lamp, Prod. Lumi, circa 1960s
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-century modern aluminum and brass table / desk lamp Designed by Oscar Torlasco Produced by
Metal
Oscar Torlasco Mid Century Modern Desk Light Mod. No '577' for Lumi Italy 1960s
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Munich, DE
Lovely Mid Century Modern desk light or table lamp. Model No '577'. Designed by the famous Italian
Metal, Brass
Brass Pair Table Lamps or Desk, Set of 2 Midcentury, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Verviers, BE
Set of 2 brass table or desk lamp, made in Italy in the late 1960s. The lamp has got an E14 Edison
Brass, Sheet Metal
Filippo Panseca for Arteluce, Articulated Desk Light, 1960s
By Arteluce
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Filippo Panseca for Arteluce, Articulated Desk Light, 1960s. The design comprises a clear perspex
Aluminum
Italian Gold Gilt Tole and Black Marble Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Mid-20th century Italian gold gilt tole and black marble table or desk lamp, Italy
Marble, Metal, Tôle
New Old Stock, Large Opaline Murano Glass Table Desk Light Cenedese Vetri, 1960s
By Cenedese, Gino Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
, Italy Age: 1960s This fantastic vintage table light was designed and produced by
Metal
New Old Stock, Opaline Murano Glass "Rose" Table Desk Light Cenedese Vetri 1960s
By Cenedese, Gino Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
: Murano, Italy Age: 1960s Description: This fantastic vintage table light was designed
Metal
Unavailable|$2,500
1960's Oscar Torlasco Table / Desk Lamp
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in London, GB
Early 1960's table lamp by Oscar Torlasco, stainless steel and glass top- The top part of the
Stainless Steel
Murano Swirl Glass Desk Lamp by Venini Vetreria / Italy, 1960s, Gorgeous Piece
By Paolo Venini
Located in Firenze, FI
Murano glass desk lamp by Vetreria Venini. Approx. 1960/1970s. Made in Italy, Murano (VE
Murano Glass
Italian Brass Desk Lamp by Carlo Giorgi & Tommaso Barbi for Bottega Gadda, 1960s
By Bottega Gadda, Carlo Giorgi
Located in Ghent, BE
1960s by Carlo Giorgi & Tomasso Barbi for Bottega Gadda, Italy.
Brass
Unavailable|$963 / set
Black and White Cylindrical Vintage Desk Lamps 1960s
Located in London, Greater London
A pair of stylish adjustable vintage desk lamps in black and white, manufactured in Italy in the
Enamel
Unavailable|$1,654
1960s Desk or Table Lamp by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Interesting early 1960s Stilnovo desk or table lamp with a perspex diffuser. Stamped Stilnovo on
Metal
Unavailable|$1,801
Spider Desk Lamp by Joe Colombo for Oluce, 1960s
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
Located in Bern, CH
Vintage table lamp designed by Joe Colombo for Oluce, Italy, 1965. This Mid-Century Modern
Metal
Sold|$360
Italian Desk Lamp 1960s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Articulated metal lamp. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.
Metal
Sold|$720 / set
Italian Desk Lamp 1960S
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of articulated metal lamps. Wear due to time and age of the lamps.
Metal
Sold|$780
1960's Italian Desk Lamp by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Paris, FR
20th-century vintage table or desk lamp designed with a rotatable base and shade and made out of
Stainless Steel
1960's Italian Mid-Century Stilnovo Desk Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful 20th-century vintage table or desk lamp composed of an aluminum shade, a black
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Sold|$2,612
1960s Italian Brass Desk Lamp
Located in London, London
Desk or table lamp Brass Saucer shaped shade Stem can be angled from base Shade is also
Brass
Sold|$1,068
Mid-century desk lamp Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Step back in time to the swinging '60s with this stylish Italian vintage adjustable desk lamp
Metal
1960´s Desk Lamp Model 8051 by Stilnovo, black lacquered brass, glass - Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Girona, Girona
Desk lamp, black lacquered brass structure, white glass orientable shade. Model 8051. Maker
Brass
Mid-century white desk lamp, Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The vintage metal desk lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. This table lamp is completely metal. The
Metal
Sold|$1,351
Mid-Century Brass Desk Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Brass Desk Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Brass
Sold|$2,200
Italian Desk Lamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1960s Italian desk lamp with black with white veined marble round base. Lamp is compose by three
Marble, Brass, Metal
Midcentury Modern Brass Desk Table lamp, Italy 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage brass desk lamp in industrial style is a combination of brass with the chromed flexible
Brass, Chrome
Turquoise Glass Base Desk Lamp Attributed to Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning 1960s Italian desk lamp attributed to Fontana Arte. This desk lamp features an organic
Metal
Mid-Century Gray Desk Lamp by Stilnovo Italy 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Rare vintage adjustable gooseneck desk lamp by Stilnovo, made in Italy in the 1960s. The lamp is
Metal
1960s Arredoluce Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Lamp
By Arredoluce, Fase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A rare table lamp made in Italy in the 1960s, plastic and gilded aluminum have signs of use and age
Aluminum
Vintage Italian Spider Desk Lamp by Joe Colombo for Oluce, 1960s
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage table lamp designed by Joe Colombo for Oluce, Italy, 1965. This Mid-Century Modern
Metal
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.
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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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