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1960s Arc Desk Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
This functional postmodern 1960s Arc Desk Lamp has personality while having slim lines at the same
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

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Metal

1960s Arc Desk Lamp
1960s Arc Desk Lamp
H 19 in W 5.5 in D 12 in
1960s Floor Arc Lamp
By Artifort
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautifully designed vintage floor lamp most likely manufactured by the Dutch company Artiforte in
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

1960s Floor Arc Lamp
1960s Floor Arc Lamp
H 51.19 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Chrome and Steel Arc Floor Lamp Ca. 1960/1970's
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in New York, NY
Large chrome arc floor lamp, having a suspended ball shade (12 in diameter) a long arched tubular
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Steel, Chrome

Midcentury Modern Arc Floor Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Large Vintage Arc Lamp, Italy, 1960s A stunning and XL vintage Italian arc lamp from the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Carrara Marble, Chrome

Midcentury Modern Arc Floor Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Midcentury Modern Arc Floor Lamp, Italy, 1960s
H 89.77 in W 74.02 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Arc Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, Italy, 1960s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Arc Floor Lamp realized by Goffredo Reggiani in 1960s. Chromed metal. Height of 193 cm
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Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Space Age Spider Style Arc Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age ARC table clamping lamp. The design is strongly reminiscent of the classic spider of
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Mid-Century Space Age Arc Floor Lamp from Gepo, 1960s
By Gepo
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing space age floor lamp from the dutch manufacturer gepo. A classic space age design with
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20th Century Dutch Floor Lamps

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Metal

Mid-Century Space Age German Arc Floor Lamp from Wila, 1960s
By WILA
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing Space Age Arche Lamp by Wila. In particular, the wide arc of the lamp falls in the end of
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20th Century German Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Adjustable Arc Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian Adjustable Arc Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, 1960s Italian Arc Floor Lamp by Goffredo
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Space Age Metal Chrome Arc Floor Lamp from Cosack, 1960s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
imposing space age archery lamp in chrome. this rare floor lamp convinces with its sheer size. The
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Italian Arc Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani for Studio Reggiani, Italy, 1960s
By Goffredo Reggiani, Gioffredo Reggiani
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall Italian floor lamp by Goffredo Reggiani made for studio Reggiani in Italy in the 1960´s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Floor Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Georges Frydman white arc shaped aluminium casted table lamp, France, 1960s
By Georges Frydman
Located in Zevenaar, NL
This sculptural arc shaped table lamp was designed by the French designer Georges Frydman. A
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Elbow Arc Floor Lamp by J.J. Hoogervorst for Anvia, 1960s
By Anvia
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
A sculptural elbow arc floor lamp by one of the most respected Dutch lighting Designers of the era
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Arc Floor Lamp Italian Calla Lily
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Lighting Acquisitions Of A 1960s Vintage Italian Arc Floor Lamp with Calla Lily Shades With adjustable
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Vintage 1960s Floor Lamps

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Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel

1960s George Frydman Table Lamp
By Georges Frydman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage sculptural 1960s white arc table lamp from France by Georges Frydman. Fully rewired with a
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Space Age Extendable Arc Wall Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing space age arche lamp. The classic shade in orange is striking. It is white on the inside
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Harvey Guzzini Marble Base for Arc Floor Lamp Italy 1960s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
arc floor lamp, by Harvey Guzzini, made in Italy, circa the 1960s. In excellent vintage condition. The
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Marble

French CP1 Wall Lamps, Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, Les Arcs 1960s, Pair
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Vorst, BE
. These lamps are from the 1960-70s and have been sourced in one of the apartments of the Ski Resorts of
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Vintage Arc Floor Lamp By Goffredo Reggiani, Italy Early 1960's
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in London, GB
A large, very rare, vintage Reggiani arc floor lamp. This early example dates from the early
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Large Arc Floor Lamp by Gepo Amsterdam, 1960s
By Gepo
Located in Schagen, NL
This large midcentury lamp was manufactured by Gepo Amsterdam in the Netherlands, circa 1960s. Most
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Large Arc Floor Lamp by Gepo Amsterdam, 1960s
Large Arc Floor Lamp by Gepo Amsterdam, 1960s
H 85.04 in W 84.26 in D 15.36 in
Danish 1960s Five-Arm Arc Floor Lamp
Located in Redfern, SYDNEY NSW
Chrome gun metal finish 5 arm arc floor lamp with beautiful Italian marble base. Can alternate
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Mid Century Dorée arc floor lamp by Guzzini, Italy 1960s
By Harvey Guzzini, Guzzini
Located in GENDT, NL
Arc floor lamp by Harvey Guzzini model Dorée, Italy 1960s. Large chrome arc with acrylic lamp shade
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Marble, Aluminum, Steel

1960s Italian Multi-Arm Brass and Marble Arc Floor Lamp
Located in Sausalito, CA
A stunning Italian midcentury oversized arc floor lamp featuring four 360 adjustable arms. The arms
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Mid-20th Century Floor Lamps

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Marble, Brass

Arc Floor Lamp in Chrome Metal
Located in Mondorf les Bains, LU
1960s arc floor lamp, composed of a white marble base, an extendable chrome-plated metal shaft and
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Vintage 1960s French Floor Lamps

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Marble, Metal

Arc Floor Lamp in Chrome Metal
Arc Floor Lamp in Chrome Metal
H 73.63 in W 94.49 in D 1.97 in
Retro Vintage 1960s Space Age Double Arc Wall Lamp
Located in Tetbury, GB
A beautiful 1960s Space Age retro vintage wall light fixture.  The metal wall bracket has a
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Mid-20th Century English Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

1960's Italian Triple Arc Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Wilton, CT
The classic triple arc lamp in Brass with Italian marble base. All arms are adjustable from side to
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Marble, Brass

1960's Triple Arc Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Wilton, CT
The classic triple arc lamp in the rarely seen Gunmetal finish with Italian marble base. All arms
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Marble

1960's Vintage Chrome Arc Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A very stylish vintage arc lamp in chrome, with a painted white steel base and a white acrylic
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1960's Vintage Chrome Arc Floor Lamp
1960's Vintage Chrome Arc Floor Lamp
H 76.78 in W 37.8 in D 14.18 in
Ingo Maurer attribution Palm Arc Lamp, , mid century , , 1960's
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Buffalo, NY
Ingo Maurer attribution Palm Arc Lamp,, mid century ,,1960's,, consisting of 12 rattan palm leafs
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Concrete, Brass

1960s Italian Arc Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A 3-arm arc floor lamp. Italian, circa 1960. Features a thick round Carrara marble base with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

1960s Italian Arc Floor Lamp
1960s Italian Arc Floor Lamp
H 79.5 in W 31 in D 15 in
An Unusual Chrome Plated Steel Arc Lamp from the 1960’s
Located in Pasadena, CA
The lamp can be adjusted in a multiple fashion. The arched arm can rise up or down by simply
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Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps

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Chrome

Mid-century Arc Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage arch floor lamp produced in formeer Czechoslovakia in the 1960's. Made of chrome, metal and
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-century Arc Floor Lamp, 1960s
Mid-century Arc Floor Lamp, 1960s
H 60.24 in W 23.23 in D 13.78 in
Gepo Amsterdam Arc Lamp, 1960s
By Gepo, Gebroeders Posthuma
Located in Den Haag, NL
Elegant height-adjustable arc lamp designed by the Postumus brothers for Gepo Amsterdam. 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Gepo Amsterdam Arc Lamp, 1960s
Gepo Amsterdam Arc Lamp, 1960s
H 74.81 in W 25.6 in D 11.82 in
Wooden arc lamp Italian production 1960s
Located in Parma, IT
Wooden arc lamp Italian production 1960s. Embossed painted metal base, wooden frame with brass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Wooden arc lamp Italian production 1960s
Wooden arc lamp Italian production 1960s
H 78.75 in W 47.25 in D 12.6 in
Goffredo Reggiani Arc Floor Lamp, 1960s
By Reggiani, Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Den Haag, NL
1960s, Italian arc lamp designed by Goffredo Reggiani for Studio Reggiani. The arm's height and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Goffredo Reggiani Arc Floor Lamp, 1960s
Goffredo Reggiani Arc Floor Lamp, 1960s
H 74.02 in W 45.28 in D 15.75 in
Goffredo Reggiani Arc Floor Lamp, 1960s
By Reggiani, Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Den Haag, NL
1960s, Italian arc lamp designed by Goffredo Reggiani for Studio Reggiani. The arm's height and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Goffredo Reggiani Arc Floor Lamp, 1960s
Goffredo Reggiani Arc Floor Lamp, 1960s
H 74.02 in W 45.28 in D 15.75 in
1960s Italian Vintage Extending Arc Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A very stylish vintage arc floor lamp, this was made in Italy and dates from the 1960s-1970s. It
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Mid century brass German arc floor lamp, 1960s
By Vintage Specialties
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century brass German arc floor lamp, 1960s The frame is made of brass Height: 146 cm width
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid century brass German arc floor lamp, 1960s
Mid century brass German arc floor lamp, 1960s
H 57.49 in W 15.75 in D 10.24 in
Mid century brass German arc floor lamp 1960s
By Vintage Specialties
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century brass German arc flex floor lamp 1960s The frame is made of brass, Height: 130
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Mid century brass German arc floor  lamp  1960s
Mid century brass German arc floor  lamp  1960s
H 51.19 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
1960s Dutch Modernist Arc Eye Ball Floor Lamp by Gepo
By Gepo
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Netherlands, circa 1960s. Vintage Mid-Century Modern and Rare GEPO Arc-Eye Floor Lamp, a Wall Mount
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Slate, Chrome, Steel

Joe Colombo Style Arc Floor Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Joe Colombo
Located in Naples, IT
Floor lamp in lacquered metal, chromium-plated steel and white marble base, adjustable in height
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Joe Colombo Style Arc Floor Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Joe Colombo Style Arc Floor Lamp, Italy, 1960s
H 125.99 in W 9.06 in D 59.06 in
1960s Large Brutalist Italian Concrete Base Arc Floor Lamp
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Large 1960s Brutalist Arc Lamp, probably Italian. Concrete counter weighted chiselled effect
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Concrete, Metal

1960s Large Brutalist Italian Concrete Base Arc Floor Lamp
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Large 1960s Brutalist Arc Lamp, probably Italian. Concrete counter weighted chiselled effect
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Concrete, Metal

Brass Arc Floor Lamp with Travertine Base, Germany, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted with a stunning and dramatic arc form of brass plated metal connected to a travertine base
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Vintage 1960s German Modern Floor Lamps

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Travertine, Brass

1960s Italian Goffredo Reggiano for Studio Reggiano Adjustable Arc Floor Lamp
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in London, GB
A space-age, adjustable, chrome arc floor lamp designed by Italian designer Goffredo Reggiani
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1960s German Sölken Leuchten Arc Polished Chrome Height Adjustable Floor Lamp
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in London, GB
1960s German space-age, adjustable, polished chrome arc floor lamp manufactured by Sölken Leuchten
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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Large Wood Adjustable Arc Floor Lamp 1960s Brass
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal, large, wooden, arc floor lamp, with adjustable head and arm
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Space Age Dijkstra Double Arc Floor Lamp with Plexiglass Mushroom Shade, 1960s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare Dijkstra 'double arc' space age floor lamp with plexiglass mushroom shade. The inner arc
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20th Century Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Arc Floor Lamp with Marble Base, 1960s
Located in View Park, CA
A true Mid-Century Modern arced metal floor lamp after Achille Castiglioni, made in Italy circa
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Marble Base Brushed Aluminum Arc Floor Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible, brushed aluminum, arc floor lamp, on a marble base, made
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

A large 1960s Italian Venini Murano glass shaded brass arc lamp
By Venini
Located in London, GB
A large 1960s Italian Venini Murano glass shaded brass arc lamp, with barley twist brass stem
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Guzzini White Marble Base Chrome Arc Floor Lamp Italian 1960s
By Guzzini
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a marvellous and tall, chrome arc lamp, on a white marble base, made in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Arc Floor Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Mid-Century Modern arc floor lamp. 1960s chrome floor lamp. Both the rod and head swivels to
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Mid-Century Modern Arc Floor Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Arc Floor Lamp
H 62 in W 14 in D 26 in
Italian Floor Standing Chrome Arc Lamp on Marble Base
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
from the 1960’s The Arc lamp it best quality Chrome set on a very heavy black Marble base A Large and
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

20th Century Italian Arc Floor Lamp by Harvey Guzzini, circa 1970
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Chic Italian 1960s-1970s Harvy Guzzini arc floor lamp with five swivel arms and ball shades. Brass
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20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960s Modernist Floor Lamp in Chrome
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s arc-shaped floor lamp in chrome after Robert Sonneman with its weighted base fitted with a
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Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

1960s Finnish Teak Arc Wall Lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Early and Rare Teak Arc Wall Lamp designed by Lisa Johansson Pape, Made in Finland. Design with
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Teak

Charlotte Perriand Flush Wall Lamp for Les Arcs, Sconce, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Vorst, BE
Space Age Flush wall light from the 1960s. These sconces were commissioned / selected by Charlotte
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

'Sagittarius' Globe Arc Wall Lamp by Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK Amsterdam, 1960s
By RAAK, Frank Ligtelijn
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This elegant globe wall lamp, model Sagittarius' was designed by Frank Ligtelijn for Raak Amsterdam
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome, Metal, Aluminum

Scone or Ceiling Lamp by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Nijmegen, NL
Sconce or ceiling lamp by Charlotte Perriand for the French ski resort called "Les Arcs", from the
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

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1960s Arc Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1960s arc lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 1960s arc lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome and stone. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1960s arc lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each 1960s arc lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1960s arc lamp over the years, but those crafted by Gepo, Charlotte Perriand and Harvey Guzzini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1960s Arc Lamp?

The average selling price for a 1960s arc lamp at 1stDibs is $1,799, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $9,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About 1960s Arc Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To choose an arc floor lamp, consider the layout of the room and the space available to ensure that the fixture you select can reach over your furniture and fit in the area. Also, think about the quality of light that you prefer. Lamps with fabric and frosted glass shades will usually provide softer illumination than ones with exposed bulbs. Find a selection of arc floor lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    How tall an arc lamp should be depends on the height of your furniture. The lamp needs to be able to reach over the piece and allow enough clearance for you to sit comfortably. Generally, arc lamps are 60 to 82 inches tall. Find a range of arc lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Yes, there were watches in the 1960s. The first recorded wristwatch dates back to 1868, when Patek Philippe, a watchmaker founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek, designed a timepiece for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary. Shop a collection of vintage watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A caftan from the 1960s or any other era refers to a long ankle-length variation on a robe or a tunic. Caftans, which are sometimes referred to as kaftans, feature full sleeves and usually have a deep, open neck. While these garments can be made from any fabric, most caftans are made of wool, silk or cotton. Find a selection of caftans from top fashion boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Fashion in the 1960s progressed toward a more casual look for men and for women during the decade. For women, the skirt suits of the 1950s prevailed during the early ‘60s and eventually miniskirts came along. Late-1960s fashion included ponchos, peace signs, chain belts, puffed “bubble” sleeves, frayed bell-bottom jeans for men and women, tie-dyed shirts, work shirts, sandals, headbands and moccasins.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What men wore in the 1960s varied over the course of the decade. At the start of the ’60s, when the Mod style was all the rage, men often sported boxy Italian-style suits with tight-fitting trousers for work and dressier occasions and polo shirts and turtlenecks paired with fitted trousers for casual dress. As the decade progressed, the Peacock Revolution occurred, with menswear becoming flashier with bright colors and bold prints. Fedoras and trilby hats were common in the early ’60s, but by the start of the 1970s, hats for men were much less common, marking a major departure from the style conventions of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Explore an assortment of 1960s men's apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Who the most famous fashion designer of the 1960s was is open to debate. Many designers helped define the looks of the decade, each influencing style in their own way. Among these notable designers were Mary Quant, André Courrèges, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent, Bonnie Cashin, Hubert de Givenchy, Emilio Pucci, Paco Rabanne and Ossie Clark. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1960s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    What the dress style was called in the 1960s varied, as there were several types of dresses that were fashionable during the decade. At the start of the 1960s, many women wore swing dresses featuring fitted bodices and full skirts. Collared, button-up belted dresses called shirtwaist dresses were also popular, as were loose-fitting, flowy shift dresses. By the late 1960s, new styles emerged, such as flared, flowing tent dresses, sleeveless jumpers usually styled over sweaters and blouses and drop-waist dresses, which had their waist seams at the hips rather than the natural waist. Find a variety of 1960s dresses and other vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.

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Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?

Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.

With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production

Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.

Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales

The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.

Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room

This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.

NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection

In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.