1970's Pair of Sleek Polished Brass Ball Lamps by Laurel Lamp Company
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
1970's Sleek pair of ball lamps by Laurel lamp company. The polished brass ball lamps have
Brass
Chrome Stacked Ball Table Lamp c. 1970's
By George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Classic chrome stacked ball table lamp by George Kovacs, circa 1970's. This example is in very
Chrome
Doria Big Ball Space Age Ice Glass table lamp, 1970
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A Big Ball table lamp in the rare version with an extra large glass body. The hand-blown glass
Glass
Petite Ball Shaped Gard Limestone Table Lamp - France 1970's
By Albert Tormos
Located in New York, NY
Small, round table lamp made of "Pierre du Gard" limestone, dating from the 1970s. In good vintage
Limestone
Pair of Vintage Ceramic Metallic Silver Glaze Ball Lamps by Marbro, circa 1970
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of vintage ceramic metallic silver glaze ball lamps by Marbro circa 1970 Gorgeous lamps
Ceramic
Ball lamp on Pine base 1970 France
By Andre Cazenave
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Ball lamp .Stone in a resin .Solid Pine round base beathiful effect when lid . One large
Epoxy Resin
$1,436Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Glass Ball with Chrome Diffuser 1970 C1970
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of C1970s table lamps with large blown glass ball which encompasses a diffuser type
Metal, Chrome
60s 70s table lamp ball lamp Doria "Big Ball" glass space age design
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s table lamp ball lamp Doria "Big Ball" glass space age design Object: table lamp
Metal
$867Sale Price|20% Off
Magnetic Ball Table Lamp from 1970s
Located in Vienna, Austria
This red table lamp with adjustable ball, held together with base using a magnet. The ball you can
Metal, Magnets
60s 70s Table Lamp Ball Lamp Doria "Big Ball" Glass Space Age Design
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s table lamp ball lamp Doria "Big Ball" glass space age design Object: table lamp
Metal, Brass
Lightolier Atomic Sputnik Ball Table Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great table lamp with its original globe shades out of a nice Palm Springs Estate. This 1970’s
Metal
8 Light Chrome Ball Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Post Modern Art Deco Revival decorative table lamp. The three way switch enables three distinct
Chrome
Space Age Ball Top Table Lamp att. to Robert Sonneman c. 1970’s
By Robert Sonneman, Sonneman Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Cool Futurist style, Space Age table lamp attributed ton Robert Sonneman for Sonnemen Lighting
Metal
Italian Space Age Ball Lamp from Stilux Milano, 1970’s
By Stilux
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Italian Space Age Ball Lamp in Acrylic Glass and Metal Chrome from Stilux Milano, 1970s
Chrome
Vintage Stacked Chrome Ball Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Hanover, MA
Knock out vintage stacked chrome ball table lamp attributed to George Kovacs. Polished mirror
Chrome, Steel
Chrome Ball Guzzini Meblo Table Lamp 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Čelinac, BA
Meblo Guzzini Space Age Table Lamp 1970s
Chrome
Space Age Eye Ball Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Italy in 1970s, - made of metal, - fair original condition, - shows signs of use.
Metal
$1,219Sale Price|25% Off
Danish Modern Ball Shaped Ceramic Table Lamp with Circle Decor by Heerwagen 1970
By Michael Andersen & Son, Søholm Stentøj, Karin Heerwagen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Modern ball shaped ceramic table lamp by ceramists Karin and Erling Heerwagen, made 1974
Fabric, Ceramic
$586Sale Price|30% Off
Large Stacked Three Large Crystal Ball Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century Modern stacking large crystal three ball table lamp on a chrome base. Pair available
Crystal
60s 70s Ball Lamp Light Table Lamp Bedside Lamp Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s ball lamp light table lamp bedside lamp space age design Object: table lamp
Brass
60s 70s Ball Lamp Light Table Lamp Bedside Lamp Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Ball lamp light table lamp bedside lamp space age design. Object: table lamp
Brass
60s 70s Ball Lamp Light Table Lamp Bedside Lamp Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Ball lamp light table lamp bedside lamp space age design. Object: spherical lamp
Plastic, Wood
60s 70s Ball Lamp Light Table Lamp Bedside Lamp Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Ball lamp light table lamp bedside lamp space age design. Object: spherical lamp
Brass
60s 70s Ball Lamp Lamp Table Lamp Archi Design Space Age Netherlands
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s ball lamp lamp table lamp Archi Design Space Age Netherlands Object: spherical lamp
Metal
60s 70s Ball Lamp Light Table Lamp Bedside Lamp Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s ball lamp light table lamp bedside lamp space age design Object: spherical lamp
Metal
60s 70s Ball Lamp Light Table Lamp Bedside Lamp Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s ball lamp light table lamp bedside lamp space age design Object: spherical lamp
Metal, Brass
60s 70s Ball Lamp Light Table Lamp Bedside Lamp Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s ball lamp light table lamp bedside lamp space age design Object: spherical lamp
Metal, Brass
60s 70s Ball Lamp Light Table Lamp Bedside Lamp Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s ball lamp light table lamp bedside lamp space age design Object: spherical lamp
Metal
Very Rare Midcentury Table Ball Glass Lamp, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Meblo, Osvětlovací sklo n.p., Valašské Meuiříčí
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type
Milk Glass, Plastic
Italian Round Ball Swirl Glass Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist Italian round ball glass table lamp with swirl design. Dimensions: 13"H x 18"D.
Glass
Pair of Midcentury Table Lamps, Eye Ball, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- adjustable - rare type - marked by label - nice style of lighting.
Metal, Aluminum
60s 70s Ball Lamp Lamp Light Table Lamp Space Age Design Glass Metal
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s ball lamp lamp light table lamp space age design glass metal Object: spherical lamp
Metal
60s 70s Ball Lamp Lamp Light Table Lamp Space Age Design Glass Metal
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s ball lamp lamp light table lamp space age design glass metal Object: spherical lamp
Metal
Crystal Ball Table lamp Hollywood Regency Germany 1970s
By Nachtmann
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Table lamp . Cut Chrystal Ball , comes with Brass fittings ,and the perfect matching
Crystal
60s 70s table lamp Egon Hillebrand ball lamp space age metal design
By Egon Hillebrand
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s table lamp Egon Hillebrand ball lamp space age metal design Object: table lamp
Metal
60s 70s Ball Lamp Lamp Light Red Table Lamp Space Age Design 60s 70s
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s ball lamp lamp light red table lamp Space Age Design 60s 70s Object: spherical lamp
Metal
$2,650 / set
Stunning set Glass ball table lamps 1970s France
By Jonathan Adler
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning pair of Vintage Crystal Glass ball table lamps , comes with Brass fittings . Timeless
Blown Glass
XXL 60s 70s Ball Lamp Light Table Lamp Space Age Design Glass Metal
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
XXL 60s 70s Ball lamp light table lamp space age design glass metal Object: spherical lamp
Metal
Large Sputnik Table Lamp Big ball by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
A spectacular vintage table lamp, made by Doria and it dates from the 1970’s. This is beautifully
Chrome
George Kovacs Attr. Stacked Chrome Ball Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Chicago, IL
Chrome table lamps attributed to George Kovacs. Four stacked chromed steel balls with a black
Chrome
Mid-Century Table Lamp Ball Shade and Tulip Base Belgium, 70s
Located in Bastogne, BE
light tint. Glass and brass table lamp is a rich and sophisticated accessory, appropriate in both
Brass
Dutch handcrafted commemorative wooden sphere ball table lamp, 1976
Located in Zaandam, NL
An extremely rare wooden ball table lamp from Holland. 1970s. This lamp is made ( presumably ) for
Fruitwood
Space Age Big Ball Table Lamp 'Planet' by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Spectaculair space age table lamp Planet by Doria Leuchten. The lamp consists of a big glass ball
Steel
$2,650 / set
Murano Glass Ball Lamps
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of Murano glass lamps with inclusions of gold sheets. Dimensions given without shade. Shade
Murano Glass
$1,265Sale Price|30% Off
Vistosi Ball White Table Lamp Pop Art Italy 1970s Italian Design Steel
By Vistosi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Vistosi ball white table lamp Pop Art Italy 1970s Italian design steel. This lamp is equipped with
Murano Glass
Robert Sonneman "Gazing Ball" Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Highland, IN
table lamp uses one-way mirror and touch-lamp technology to create a striking minimalist form. The glass
Steel
$759Sale Price|31% Off
1970s Space Age Chrome Ball Table Lamp W/ Fours Lights, Attributed to Torino
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1970s era Space Age chrome ball table lamp with glass globe main light and 3 accent lights
Steel, Chrome
Chrome Ball Lamp Attributed to Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Stacked chrome ball table lamp, attributed to Kovacs Lighting. Clean original, working condition
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Brass Ball Table Lamp Paul Evans Style
By Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern chrome and brass ball table lamp. Perfect working condition and uses a max. 60
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Murano Glass Ball Table Lamps, 70s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of large sphere lamps in satin-finished Murano glass and brass bases, Italy, 1970s.
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Brass Cylindrical Ball Table or Floor Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple yet sophisticated design floor lamp from the 1970s. It features a brass-clad cylindrical
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Ruche Brass & Beige Ball Table Lamp after Michel Armand
By Michel Armand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large & impressive sculptural brass ball lamp after Michel Armand. It features white enameled
Brass, Steel
Chrome Metal Ball Lamp by Robert Sonneman. 1970s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Tall table lamp chrome ball black wood lacquered base by Robert Sonneman. Wired for US. famous
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Chrome Stacked Ball Table Lamp in the Kovacs' Style. C 1970s
By George Kovacs
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Chrome Stacked Ball Table Lamp in the George Kovacs' Style. Circa 1970s
Chrome
Tommi Parzinger Style Brass Ball Lamp by Stiffel
By Tommi Parzinger, Stiffel
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-century brass Stiffel lamp in the style of Tommi Parzinger. Stacked brass ball style with
Brass
Outstanding Pair of Vintage Stacked Blown Glass Ball Murano Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of vintage Murano lamps, circa 1970. Comprised of a series of blown glass balls
Chrome, Nickel
An Italian 1970s Venini Murano glass swirl ball lamp on brass base
By Venini
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1970s Venini Murano glass swirl ball lamp on brass base, re wired with new fittings
Brass
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
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