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Pair of 1970s Table Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 1970s table lamps. Original condition.
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Late 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Pair of 1970s Table Lamps
Pair of 1970s Table Lamps
H 31.11 in Dm 13 in
Mazzega, Venezia 1970s Table Lamp
By Mazzega
Located in Weesp, NL
Mazzega 1970s table lamp handblown in Murano, Venezia. The lamp is in great condition
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Large Mazzega 1970s Table Lamp, Murano Glass, Italy
By Mazzega
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Large Mazzega 1970s table lamp, Murano glass, Italy.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of French solid white glass 1970's table lamp
Located in Bronx, NY
French solid white glass 1970's table lamp.
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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

1970s Table Lamp with Methacrylate Lampshade and Metal Base
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Table Lamp with Methacrylate Lampshade and Metal Base
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Late 20th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s Table Lamp by Selenova in Chrome, Brass and Clear Shaded Glass
By Selenova
Located in Milan, IT
1970s table lamp manufactured by Selenova; brass and chrome columns and four colored bulbs (clear
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Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1970s Table Lamp on Japanese Lacquer Foot in the Style of Jean Claude Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Baambrugge, NL
1970s table lamp on Japanese lacquer foot in the style of Jean Claude Mahey. The lampshade has
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Vintage 1970s French Japonisme Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

Italian 1970s Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Steel triangle shaped table lamp with snake skin shade.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian 1970s Table Lamp
Italian 1970s Table Lamp
H 36 in Dm 20 in
1970s Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- partly copper finish and lacquered metal - minor signs of use - E26-E27bulb - US plug adapter free of charge.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel, Copper

1970s Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
1970s Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
H 16.15 in W 12.21 in D 7.88 in
1970s Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- New handmade paper lamp shade. - Glass parts. - Newly rewired.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s Table Lamp, Italy
1970s Table Lamp, Italy
H 20.48 in Dm 14.18 in
1970s Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - Re-polished - Fully functional.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

1970s Table Lamp by Philips
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Illuminate your space with a piece of design history! Presenting the Space Age Table Lamp from
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Vintage 1970s Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s Table Lamp by Philips
1970s Table Lamp by Philips
H 8 in W 4 in D 4 in
Pair of 1970s Table Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1970s curved table lamps. Plastic shade, metallic back. They sit flat on a table top.
Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Pair of 1970s Table Lamps
Pair of 1970s Table Lamps
H 17 in W 11.5 in D 7 in
Murano Glass 1970s Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Clear blown glass with touch of gold or champagne color lamp with brass bas and fitted with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Italian 1970s table lamp
Located in Palermo, PA
Exquisite large table lamp, crafted in Italy during the stylish 1970s, this lamp is a true
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Italian 1970s table lamp
Large Italian 1970s table lamp
H 29.93 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1970's Table Lamp by Drukov, Czechoslovakia
By Drukov
Located in Praha, CZ
Lovely vintage table lamp, produced by a company Drukov in the 1970's in former Czechoslovakia. All
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s Table Lamp "Alina" by Valenti
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Stunning yellow table lamp "Alina" by Valenti. Made in Italy. This table lamp works perfectly
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Lucite and Chrome 1970s Table Lamp
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Highland, IN
This spectacular table lamp of Lucite and chrome has a powerful design that echos the Minimalist
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Lucite and Chrome 1970s Table Lamp
Lucite and Chrome 1970s Table Lamp
H 24 in W 15 in D 15 in
1970's Table Lamp by Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Table lamp of the 1970s by Willy Daro in bronze and nickel-plated brass. Semi-precious stone "agate
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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Agate, Brass, Bronze, Nickel

1970's Table Lamp by Willy Daro
1970's Table Lamp by Willy Daro
H 24.41 in Dm 11.82 in
Martinelli Luce 1970's Table Lamp Mod. 665
By Martinelli Luce
Located in Parma, IT
Martinelli Luce table lamp, produced in the 1970s. In chromed and painted metal, adjustable stem
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Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Martinelli Luce 1970's Table Lamp Mod. 665
Martinelli Luce 1970's Table Lamp Mod. 665
H 21.66 in W 7.09 in D 9.85 in
1970's Table Lamp in Luis Kalff Style
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage metal table lamp in the style of Luis Kalff. Bulb: 1 x E25-E27.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Industrial Table Lamps

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Metal

1970's Table Lamp in Luis Kalff Style
1970's Table Lamp in Luis Kalff Style
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 13.39 in
Pair of French Large 1970s Table Lamps
Located in Porto, PT
Black formica and chrome pair of large table lamps.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of French Large 1970s Table Lamps
Pair of French Large 1970s Table Lamps
H 29.14 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
1970's Table Lamp / Lantern by Lidokov, Czechoslovkia
By Lidokov
Located in Praha, CZ
- Vintage table lamp made of glass and metal - produced by Lidokov in the former Czechoslovakia in
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

W. Luyckx Aluclair Belgian 1970s Table Lamp
By Aluclair, W. Luyckx 1
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Belgian sculptural 1970s chrome table lamp designed by W. Luyckx for Aluclair. Newly
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1970s Table Lamp by Kamenicky Senov, Czechoslovakia
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
- US plug adapter included. - Good original condition with some signs of use.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Handblown 1970s Table Lamp by BD Lumica, Barcelona
By BD Lumica
Located in Weesp, NL
Beautiful handblown glass lamp produced by BD Lumica in the 1970s. The lamp takes three light
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

1970s Table Lamp by J. Claude Mahey, France
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Brussels, BE
Massive polish piece of maple on a brass base (gold and silver). One light. Original silk Pagoda shape lampshade. Signed.
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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Table Lamp by J. Claude Mahey, France
1970s Table Lamp by J. Claude Mahey, France
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
1970s Table Lamp Sculptural Art Carved Wood Brass Mexico City
By Modeline Lamp Co., Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Sensational table lamp sculptural art carved wood block with brass from Mexico City In the
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Table Lamp with Bands of Brass and Chrome
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful brass and chrome round table lamp with alternating bands of brass and chrome. Perfect
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Large Ceramic Brutalist 1970s Table Lamp by Cari Zalloni
By Cari Zalloni
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Large brown / earth ceramic table lamp designed by Cari Zalloni in the 1970s in a beautiful vintage
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Large brass 1970's Table Lamps by Rodolfo Dubarry
By Rodolfo Dubarry
Located in Porto, PT
A pair of large brass table lamps, rattan shades with brass frames. Signed R. Dubarry.
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1970s Table Lamps in Black Plexiglas and Brass
Located in Paris, FR
Two 1970's lamps in black Plexiglas and brass, with contemporary lampshades in black fabric with
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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Table Lamp Model L419 by Michael Red for Vistosi
By Michael Red
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Iconic Italian Mid-Century Modern desk or table lamp desined by Michael Red for Vistosi, in the
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi Italia Chrome 1970s Table Lamp
By Pia Guidetti Crippa, Lumi
Located in London, GB
Stunning metal table lamp with nine stems emanating from the chrome base and terminating in lamps
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of French 1970's Table Lamps with Marble Tops
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Bronze Floor Lamps with Marble Table Tops and Silk Shades. Table Top Measures 20" in
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Vintage 1970s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Chrome Plated Metal, White & Green Plastic 1960s-1970s Table Lamp
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This large table lamp was produced in Italy in the 1960s-1970s. It is made from a doble row of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Italian white sandblasted glass & wood 1970s table lamp with dimmerable lighting
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Large parallelepiped-shaped table lamp in wood and glass. Square wooden base equipped with dimmer
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass, Rubber, Wood

1970s Table Lamp in Solid Brass Horns Shape with Velvet Lampshade, France
Located in London, GB
French Horn-shaped brass table lamp from the 1970s with its original lampshade in brown and gold
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Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Tommaso Barbi Riviera Palm Tree 1970s Table Lamps With Matching Pillows
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two matching large Midcentury ginger jar table or side lamps from the 1970s with matching
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

"Poveglia" Italian Yellow and Green Glass 1970s Table Lamp by Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gae Aulenti  Table lamp model “Poveglia” Manufactured by Vistosi Italy, 1969 Blown glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

1970s Table Lamp in Polished Chrome and Cork in a Domino Piece Pattern
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish table lamp dates to the 1970s and is fabricated in cork and polished chrome in a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Belgian 1970s Table Lamp with Cut Agate Stone and Brass on Travertine Base
By Willy Daro
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This stunning Belgian 1970s brass table features a cut Agate stone on a Travertine bas in the style
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Travertine, Agate, Brass

VeArt Murano Glass Italian Design Murano Art, 1970s Table Lamp pink White Color
By VeArt
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Table lamp VeArt art glass Italian design Murano art, 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Base Metal

Pair of White Red Blue Fluette 1970s Table Lamps, G. Gramigna for Quattrifoglio
By Quattrifolio, Giuliana Gramigna
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This pair of Fluette table lamps is made from a white cylindrical metal body with a "bordeaux" and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s Agate Table Lamp by Violette
By Violette
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1970s table lamp.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Agate, Brass

1970s Agate Table Lamp by Violette
1970s Agate Table Lamp by Violette
H 15.75 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
Vintage Italian 1970s Table Lamp in the Style of Joe Colombo for Oluce, Chromed
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
Located in Milano, IT
Offered for sale is a rare, attractive and seldom seen table lamp, made in Italy most probably in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Modern 1970's Red Lucite Table Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
MId-Century Modern Italian 1970's table lamp in red, white and black lucite on square table lamp
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1970s Table Lamp by Willy Rizzo in Burl Wood and Brass Mid-Century Modern Italy
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
This table lamp is made of burl wood and brass by the Italian Willy Rizzo, as the label on the side
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Table Lamp from the 1970 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970 s table lamp from Italy ,in original vintage condition adjustable heights and shade can pivot
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Italian Table Lamp from the 1970 s
Italian Table Lamp from the 1970 s
H 29 in W 11.75 in D 9.5 in
Set of Two Table Lamps, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two Italian 1970s table lamps featuring lacquered base and curved plexiglass diffusers.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Table Lamps, Italy, 1970s
Set of Two Table Lamps, Italy, 1970s
H 18.51 in W 13.39 in D 5.52 in
Orange Brown Geometric Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Geometric table lamp. Orange brown and black table lamp. A 1970s table lamp made from ceramic
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Late 20th Century European Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian 1970s chrome, black metal and glass Table Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in London, GB
1970s table lamp by Goffredo Reggiani. Bold frosted glass and chrome on black metal base.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Large Iridescent Glass Chrome Base Table Lamp
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern, circa 1970s table lamp.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Italian White Enameled Metal and Plexiglass Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian white enameled metal and plexiglass table lamp, 1970s. Table lamp with white enameled metal
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of "Tulip" Table Lamps by Laurel Lamp Company
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic pair of 1970s table lamps were created by the Laurel Lighting Comapany and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Cantilevered Table Lamp Attributed to Lumentform, Italy, 1970s
By Lumenform, Roberto Menghi
Located in Milan, IT
Cantilevered Italian 1970s table lamp. Thin metal frame tube with adjustable shade and heavy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Pair of Psychedelic Lamps Signed
By Romeo Paris
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1970s tables lamps in acrylic resin.
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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of Psychedelic Lamps Signed
Pair of Psychedelic Lamps Signed
H 17.72 in W 11.82 in D 5.12 in
Italian Acrylic and Plexiglas Table lamp after Pauil Mayen
By Paul Mayen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 1970 s Table Lamp Acrylic lamp shade base is Plexiglas ,in vintage original condition .
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Rare Set of Two Plastic Table Lamps, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Rare set of two Italian 1970s table lamps. Strongly influenced by the "Chimera" lamps by Vico
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

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Plastic

Brass Table Lamp by F.lli Martini, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Intriguing Italian 1970s table lamp manufactured by Fratelli Martini. Thick brass striped base with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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1970s Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 1970s table lamps is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1970s table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. We have 25760 antique and vintage 1970s table lamps in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. 1970s table lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. 1970s table lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 1970s table lamps over the years, but those made by Laurel Lamp Company, Artemide and Mazzega Murano are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 1970s Table Lamps?

1970s table lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,719, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $138,500.

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 1970s Table Lamps
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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