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Mid Century Modern Anders Pehrson Tube Desk Task Table Lamp, Sweden, 1970's
By Anders Pherson
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Lyktan circa 1970's. This highly functional linear table lamp features a sleek tubular shade that
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
H 15.5 in W 31.5 in D 6.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Task Lamp or Clamp Table Light by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Articulated Mid-Century Modern task lamp or clamp table light. Model 6933. Designed and
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 21.66 in W 7.09 in D 23.63 in
Geometric Shade Large Metal Task Wall Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Very Rare Maroon Geometric shade large metal task wall lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 31.89 in W 7.49 in D 2.37 in
Modernist & Architectural / Post Modern Clamp Task Desk Lamp
Located in Oakland, CA
light direction.
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
German Space Age Modern Pair Desk/Shelf Clip-on Task Lights Roger Tallon Erco
By Roger Tallon, ERCO Leuchten
Located in Miami, FL
-known French Industrial designer, for Erco Leuchten Germany 1970s. This pair of Minimalist clip on lamps
Category
Vintage 1970s German Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Empire Style Belgian Gilt Metal and Glass 6-Light Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Belgium. 1970s.
This chandelier is lavishly draped in fine quality sparkle transparent glass cut facets
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pablo's View (Medellin): 1970's Colombian Landscape Painting on Canvas
By Bill Sullivan
Located in Hudson, NY
1970's landscape painting on canvas of a view in Medellin, Colombia
Calming atmospheric yellow
Category
1970s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Brutalist Metal Task Lamp in the Style of Gino Sarfatti and Rodchenko
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Palm Desert, CA
task lamp for Arteluce in the early 1970s. The constructivism and the distinct style of this lamp is
Category
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Gabriele D´Alli Chrome Floor Lamp Model Cobra for Francesconi, 1970's
By Enzo Francesconi, Gabriele D'ali
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
occasions, from a soft glow to a focused task light.
The lamp's modernist appeal lies not just in its
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Weehawken, Milogna (Framed 1970's Hand Colored Print of New Jersey Sunset)
By Bill Sullivan
Located in Hudson, NY
, bottom left
43 x 31 inches in natural wood frame
This 1970's hand colored landscape print was made by
Category
1970s Modern Landscape Prints
Materials
Screen
Vintage Dark Grey Adjustable Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
the middle of the base. Also the shade itself can be adjusted. This allows you to direct the light
Category
20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Beige Mid Century Floor Lamp with Plexiglass Shade, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
direct the light precisely where you need it, making it an ideal reading or task lamp. The lamp requires
Category
20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Arteluce Table Lamp Model A400 by Bruno Gecchelin, 1970s
By Arteluce, Bruno Gecchelin
Located in Ferndale, MI
weighted metal desk lamp has an articulating head for task lighting. The supporting reflector head holds
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
"A2" Wall Lights by Paavo Tynell for Idman, Finland 1970s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
cylinders are open at both ends, providing two sources of light, making this pair both ideal task and
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Sheet Metal
Pair of White Workshop Lamps Designed by Louis Poulsen from the 1970s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of white workshop lamps designed by Louis Poulsen from the 1970s is a charming and
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Enamel
A Bumling Table Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, 1970s
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in BARCELONA, ES
. Moreover, the soft, diffused light it emits creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for both task
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Gilt Metal Italian Adjustable Desk Lamp
Located in Aci Castello, IT
articulating arm mechanism that allows the user to modify the angle and height of the light source. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1970s Space Age Orange and Black Italian Desk Lamp by Targetti Sankey
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Aci Castello, IT
captivating focal point in any space. Functionally, the desk lamp is designed to provide task lighting for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 7.09 in
14 Mid Century Italian Dining Chairs, By Gio Ponti - Wood And Blue Leather -
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
light you’re almost worried to sit on.
We are glad to offer these stunning and complete set of fourteen
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Mid Century Italian Cobra Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in Chino Hills, CA
touch of elegance to any interior. Its graceful curvature allows for a gentle diffusion of light
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
Robert Sonneman Cascading Pendant Chandelier
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
forms of the objects we create to bring light to a task.
What are some of your favorite designs over
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Reclining Nude
Located in Kansas City, MO
elements of nature, movement of light and shadow in the landscape, field workers finishing their tasks
Category
1970s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Joe Colombo 'Topo' Table Lamp in Black with Base for Stilnovo
By Joe Colombo, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
permits the user to adjust the reflector to a variety of angles making this light ideal for any task, as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Joe Colombo 'Topo' Table Lamp in Chrome and Black with Base for Stilnovo
By Joe Colombo, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
craftsmanship.
The 'Topo' table lamp, originally designed by Joe Columbo in 1970, has long been recognized as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 13.8 in W 11.4 in D 18.9 in
Joe Colombo 'Topo' Table Lamp in Red and Black with Base for Stilnovo
By Joe Colombo, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
craftsmanship.
The 'Topo' table lamp, originally designed by Joe Columbo in 1970, has long been recognized as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Joe Colombo 'Topo' Table Lamp in White and Black with Base for Stilnovo
By Joe Colombo, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
craftsmanship.
The 'Topo' table lamp, originally designed by Joe Columbo in 1970, has long been recognized as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
H 13.8 in W 11.4 in D 18.9 in
Joe Colombo 'Topo' Table Lamp in Green and Black with Base for Stilnovo
By Joe Colombo, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
craftsmanship.
The 'Topo' table lamp, originally designed by Joe Columbo in 1970, has long been recognized as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
H 13.8 in W 11.4 in D 18.9 in
Vintage 70s Yves Saint Laurent marabou feathers trimmed black silk evening coat
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage rare one-of-a-kind 1970s Yves Saint Laurent “rive gauche” black dotted silk trimmed with
Category
1970s French Evening Dresses
Large Astoria modernist planter by Hungarian manufacture 1965 MCM
Located in Budapest, HU
side cutouts, and the perforated colored glaze make it light. So funky, so cool!
About Pesthidegkút
Category
Vintage 1960s Hungarian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic
(no title) from The Structure of Things Part 1
By Biff Henrich
Located in Buffalo, NY
exhibitions at P.S. 1, Artists Space in New York, and Contemporary Art Museum of Houston. During the Late 1970
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography
Materials
Inkjet, Archival Pigment
Mid-Century Floor Lamp "Snow" by Vico Magistretti for Oluce Italy 1970
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in DE MEERN, NL
floor lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce, Italy is an iconic design from the 1970s that continues to
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal
BD Lumica Bicolore brass Table Lamp , Spain 1970
By BD Lumica
Located in DÉNIA, ES
An exceptional, exclusive Table Lamp from the 70s. This piece was made in the 1970s in Barcelona
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Monumental Chandelier in Alabaster and silver plated bronze, Arts and Crafts
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury hanging lamp in Alabaster (alabaster light)
Year: 1880
Material: Alabaster , silver plated
Category
Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Silver Plate, Bronze
"My Fair Lady" 1958 West End Theatre Costume Drawing Mid 20th Century Modern
By Cecil Beaton
Located in New York, NY
Malfi standing in the sub-aqueous light outside the men's lavatory of the ADC Theatre at Cambridge." The
Category
1950s Performance Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen
BD Lumica Bicolore brass Table Lamp , Spain 1970
By BD Lumica
Located in DÉNIA, ES
An exceptional, exclusive Table Lamp from the 70s. This piece was made in the 1970s in Barcelona
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
"Artist at Work" - Portrait of the Artist
By Christine Chatwell
Located in Soquel, CA
her study of painting in the late 1970's at the Fort Mason Art Center in San Francisco. She studied
Category
1990s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Stilnovo Accent Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Utrecht, NL
comfort of ambiance lighting, the efficiency of task lighting, and the impact of accent lighting
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Sunday Morning
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial.[3]
In 1937 Thrash joined the government-sponsored Works Progress
Category
1930s American Realist Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Carmen Calvo, Mixed Media, Spain "Untitled", 2006
Located in Miami, FL
Carmen Calvo, Valencia 1950, studied at the School of Arts and Crafts.
Degree in Advertising 1970
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paint, Paper
The Barber Off Fairfax
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
success of the 2017 Guinness advert, that they could work with the camera. I thought a 1970’s roller
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Large Format Polaroid Photograph Still Life Color Photo Dye Print Betty Hahn Art
By Betty Hahn
Located in Surfside, FL
successfully intertwines formal and conceptual aspects. Not only does she speak to the mundane tasks of
Category
1980s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Color, Polaroid
13 Star, 3rd MD Pattern, Hand-Sewn Antique American Flag, Civil War Era, 1861-65
Located in York County, PA
. For this reason the U.S. Navy flew 13 star flags on small boats. Some private ship owners mirrored
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 91 in W 62.25 in D 2.5 in
Study For Cole Porter Paintings (Oil Painting of City Skyline w/ Sailboat)
By Bill Sullivan
Located in Hudson, NY
contemplation of nature as its own reward, he also sets new tasks for painting and undertakes them with
Category
1980s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Monserrate (Contemporary Landscape Painting of a Mountain in Columbia)
By Bill Sullivan
Located in Hudson, NY
Contemporary landscape painting of Monserrate in South America, neutral palette with light white
Category
1970s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
14 Gio Ponti Dining Chairs, Wood And Blue Leather, Italian Collectible Furniture
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Milan, IT
light you’re almost worried to sit on.
We are glad to offer these stunning and complete set of fourteen
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Joe Colombo 'Topo' Task Light for Stilnovo c. 1970s
By Stilnovo, Joe Colombo
Located in Glendale, CA
Joe Colombo 'Topo' Task Light for Stilnovo c. 1970s. Executed in green enameled metal and plastic
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Mid Century Fiberglass Desk Task Lamp
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage task lamp with fiberglass cone shade, circa 1970s. This versatile piece adjusts at the head
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Jhon Mascheroni For Kovacs Barbell Task Lamp Space Age
By Kovacs, John Mascheroni
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare task light design by Jhon Mascheroni for Kovacs, circa 1970s freshly rewired and repainted
Category
20th Century American Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Sintesi Task Wall Sconce by Ernesto Gismondi
By Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
light in the 1970s for Artemide.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Joe Colombo 'Topo' Green Task Lamp for Stilnovo, circa 1970
By Stilnovo, Joe Colombo
Located in Glendale, CA
Joe Colombo 'Topo' task light for Stilnovo, circa 1970s. Executed in green enameled metal and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rabami Stole White Desk Chair
By Kevi
Located in San Carlos, CA
Beautiful white Kevi task chair or desk chair designed by Jorgen Rasmussen for Rabami. This Mid
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Heavy Table Lamp Made with Colored Glass Lampshade, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
excellent condition, no defects or chips.
Made in Italy in 1970s.
The Table Lamp is ideal for
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
ARC Industrial Modern Wall Swing Arm Drafting Spot Light in Silver Gray & Black
Located in Chula Vista, CA
ARC Industrial Modern Articulating task wall spot light in silver gray and black
Easy on off
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Time Life 'Lobby' Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller 1970s Signed
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1959 and manufactured by Herman Miller, these examples produced in the 1970s. This handsome pair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33 in W 28.5 in D 28 in
White Magazine Rack by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell, Giotto Stoppino
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Black magazine rack by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, 1970s
Producer - Kartell
Designer - Giotto
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
Chic Vintage Paired Table Lamps by Schlilz & Adam, Germany, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
lamps in your living room for decorative light, bedside in a pair for task lighting or even in an
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Turnable Wall Sconces by Zero Quattro
By Zero Quattro
Located in Aci Castello, IT
of light according to your preference. This flexibility adds a practical element to the sconces
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 3.55 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Bright Chrome Angle Poise Lamps Guild Sections by Electrix
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
position and direct the light. Lamps accepts standard size screw in bulbs, the only discernible difference
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Italian Harvey Guzzini Chrome & Carrara Marble Arc Floor Lamp
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
circa the 1970's features a tubular chrome arc, an acrylic, aluminum globe shade and counter weighted
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mummenthaler & Meier “Magic Box” Transforming Rosewood Desk
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in San Francisco, CA
task light. Wide drawer has brass pull and white plastic organizing tray. Lockable, with two keys
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1970s task light you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 1970s task light — often made from metal, aluminum and chrome — can elevate any home. Find 12 options for an antique or vintage 1970s task light now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1970s task light — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A 1970s task light is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Arts and Crafts and Empire styles are sought with frequency. A well-made 1970s task light has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stilnovo, Joe Colombo and Kaiser Leuchten are consistently popular.
How Much is a 1970s Task Light?
Prices for a 1970s task light can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $259 and can go as high as $50,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.
Questions About 1970s Task Light
- What is a task light used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Task lighting is used for seeing small or low-contrast objects. It provides extra lighting for specific tasks in a room that may already have some ambient lighting. Task lighting includes table lamps, desk lamps and other practical fixtures. It can be used for a variety of activities such as reading, writing, working, cooking, and applying makeup. Shop a range of antique and vintage task lighting fixtures on 1stDibs.
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