$2,600 / set
H 33 in W 18 in D 11 in
Pair of 1970s Nova Chrome and Walnut Wood Lamps with New Cotton Linen Shades
By Nova Lighting
Located in Miami, FL
Two desk or table lamps by Nova Lighting with chrome hardware and carved wood detailing. Bright white oval lampshades are new and made from 100% cotton linen.
Chrome
1970s Italian Mazzega Murano Glass Chrome Table Light
By Mazzega
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Beautiful italian 1970s table light in Murano glass. Clear glass with opaline white staining throughout and chrome hardware.
Metal
Modern Postmodern Mirrored Table Lamp, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A substantial mirrored table lamp, in the Modern style, circa 1970s modern period.
Chrome
$212
H 13.39 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 in
Mid-century Table Lamp by Designer Josef Hurka, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage orange metal and chrome table lamp with adjustable lamp shade designed by the famous Josef Hůrka.
Metal, Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari of italy Oversize 1970s Modern Column Table Lamp
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Montclair, NY
Gaetano Sciolari’s designs are renowned for their modernist aesthetic, and this lamp certainly embodies that. The combination of chrome and black enamel, along with its substantial h...
Chrome
Vintage Red East German Table Lamp from AKA Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This table lamp was produced by AKA Leuchten in former DDR ( East Germany) during the 1970s.
Aluminum, Chrome, Iron
Pair of Lamps in Bakelite and Chromed Metal, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of square shape lamps in Bakelite with a mineral motif in black, brown, yellow and beige tones surrounded by chromed metal. They stand on a chromed metal circular base. Work ...
Metal
1970s Ateljé Lyktan Scandinavian Wood and Rattan Table Lamp, Sweden
By Markslöjd, Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank, Walter Von Nessen, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian modern lacquered wood and rattan table lamp manufactured by Ateljé Lyktan in the early 1970s.
Metal, Chrome
Original 1970s Chrome Sputnik Table Light Made by Cosack Lights, Germany
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Chrome table light Producer Cosack lights, Germany, 1970s. Original 1970s chrome table light made by COSACK in Germany, original label is still underneath the heavy metal ba...
Metal
Space Age Table Lamp by Temde Leuchten, Switzerland, 1970s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp requires two E27 / E26 Edison screw bulb, is wired, functional and runs on both 110 / 230 volts. Our lamps are tested, cleaned and are suitable for use in the USA. For use ...
Chrome
Original Modernist 1970s Chrome Table Light Made by Cosack Lights, Germany
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Table light Origin: Germany Producer: Cosack lights, Germany Material: Metal Age: 1970s Original 1970s chrome table light made by C...
Metal
Midcentury Table Lamp in Travertine by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy 1970s
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful midcentury table Lamp in travertine, chrome and octagonal lampshade in silk by the Italian design Fratelli Mannelli.
Travertine, Marble, Metal, Chrome
stunning brass & chrome glass lamp by Doria - 1970s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
- schöne Bubbleglas Lampe von Doria mit 4 Lichtquellen - sehr guter Zustand ohne Beschädigungen - schöne Patina 60 cm x 27 cm
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Enrico Furio Dominici, 1970s
By Dominici
Located in New York, NY
Founded by Enrico Furio Dominici in 1934, Dominici Iluminação Moderna began as a lighting store in Bologna, Italy, and relocated to Brazil during wartime disruptions. By the 1970s, S...
Aluminum, Chrome
1970s Rare Reggiani Magnetic Eyeball Table Lamp , Italy
By Goffredo Reggiani, Reggiani
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare magnetic head table lamp from Reggiani Lampadari , 1970s , Italy . Eyeball shade pivot in any direction on a strong magnet located in cylinder that slide up and down on pole...
Metal, Chrome
1970s Pair Of Table Lamps With New Fabric Shade, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- New fabric lamp shade - cleaned , polished and rewired - E26-E27 bulb - US wiring compatible - Chrome plated base with ceramic parts
Chrome
$2,655
H 23.23 in W 17.72 in D 24.02 in
Lindau & Lindekrantz Large Table / Desk Lamp in Metal, Zero, Sweden, 1970s
By Borge Lindau, Lindau & Lindekrantz, ZERO Lighting
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table or desk lamp was designed by Börje Lindau and Bo Lindekrantz and produced by Zero Belysning, Sweden, in the 1970s.
Metal, Chrome
1970s Josef Hurka Red Table Lamp for Lidokov, Czechoslovakia
By Josef Hurka, Lidokov
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition - fully functional.
Chrome
1970s Josef Hurka Design Table Lamp for Lidokov, Czechoslovakia
By Josef Hurka, Lidokov
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with signs of use - Fully functional.
Chrome
1970s Josef Hurka Design Table Lamp for Lidokov, Czechoslovakia
By Josef Hurka, Lidokov
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with signs of use - Fully functional.
Chrome
$383
H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
1970s German Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten Hexagonal Glass Table Lamp
By Motoko Ishii, Staff Leuchten
Located in London, England
I am listing this wall light (also listed separately under wall lights) as a table lamp because I think it works well as both.
Metal, Chrome
1970s Josef Hurka Design Table Lamp for Lidokov, Czechoslovakia
By Josef Hurka, Lidokov
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with signs of use - fully functional.
Metal, Chrome
French Vintage Aluminor mushroom table/desk lamp - 1970s
By Aluminor
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Desk lamp - Design - Vintage Large table lamp, desk lamp, or living room lamp Vintage mushroom lamp by Aluminor Made of high-quality chrome-plated metal Double socket system for good...
Chrome
Kibo Design Table Lamp by Peill and Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Barntrup, DE
A Peill & Pulzer Kibo model table lamp. The pyramid-shaped lamp features a hand-blown clear and white shining opaline conical glass lampshade ascending to a transparent crystal tip. ...
Metal, Chrome
Tall Herbert Ritts Astrolite Clear Lucite "Tri Fin" Table Lamp, 1970s
By Astrolite
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Herbert Ritts for Astrolite Transparent Acrylic Triform Fin table lamp, 1970's. Featuring three large, sturdy, smooth, thick attached, clear Lucite fin panels, Chrome plated neck, o...
Chrome
Pair of Elegant Mid-Century Modern Side Table Lamps, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
High quality. Made in the 1970s probably by Vereinigte Werkstätten München. Two different heights. 33cm-50cm. The lamps are executed with E14 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is wir...
Chrome
$853
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Original Chrome Aluminium Table Light by Motoko Ishi for STAFF Leuchten, 1970s
By Motoko Ishii, Staff Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
table light Producer Staff Light, Germany Designed by Motoko Ishii 1970s. This table light was designed by Motoko Ishii in the 1970s and produced by his Staff Light in Germany in...
Metal
Mid-Century Lamp with Clip Designed by Stanislav Indra, 1970's
By Stanislav Indra
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of metal, chrome 1x60W,E27 or E26 bulb Re-polished Good Original condition US wiring compatible.
Metal, Chrome
Mod Space Age Chrome and Glass Sputnik Combo Floor Lamp Table c 1970's
By Sonneman Lighting, George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Totally cool Modernist, Space Age, Mid Century combination floor lamp, table. The lamp features a tubular chrome vertical pole which supports a disk form glass shelf table top surfac...
Chrome
$956
H 16.15 in W 8.08 in D 5.91 in
Large White Ice Effect Iridescent Murano Glass Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Large White Ice Effect Iridescent Murano Glass Table Lamp, Italy 1970s The lamp does not include the lampshade
Chrome
Midcentury Adjustable Table Lamp by Lidokov, 1970s
By Lidokov
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of chrome, lacquered metal Slightly damaged shade(see foto) With aged patina New Cabling 1x40W, E27 or E26 socket Original condition.
Metal, Chrome
Orange Combi Lux Table Lamp by Stanislav Indra for Lidokov, 1970s
By Lidokov, Stanislav Indra
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Orange adjustable table lamp with clamp base from the Combi Lux serie designed by Stanislav Indra and made by Lidokov in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. Original vintage cond...
Chrome, Iron
Midcentury Table Lamp/Napako, Josef Hurka, 1970s
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of lacquered metal, chrome Re-polished Fully functional Good original condition.
Metal, Chrome
Lovely Space Age Table Lamp by Temde Leuchten, Switzerland, 1970s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp requires two E27 / E26 Edison screw bulb, is wired, functional and runs on both 110 / 230 volts. Our lamps are tested, cleaned and are suitable for use in the USA. For use ...
Chrome
$401
H 25.6 in W 6.3 in D 8.67 in
Adjustable Black Bakelite Industrial Table Lamp / Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Jan Suchan
Located in Praha, CZ
- Adjustable Black Bakelite Industrial Table Lamp / Czechoslovakia, 1970s, - made of Metal and Bakelitte, - in highest dimension 90cm, - shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.)...
Chrome
$401
H 25.6 in W 6.3 in D 8.67 in
Adjustable Black Bakelite Industrial Table Lamp / Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Jan Suchan
Located in Praha, CZ
- Adjustable Black Bakelite Industrial Table Lamp / Czechoslovakia, 1970s, - made of Metal and Bakelitte, - in highest dimension 90cm, - shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.)...
Chrome
Pair of Rosary Lamps in Chromed and Gilt Metal, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of rosary lamps in chromed and gilt metal. Shaft in three chromed metal balls shape separated by gilt brass rings. The whole stands on a circular base adorned with a beads friez...
Metal
2x Midcentury Mushroom Table Lamp by Hillebrand, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Wien, AT
2x Midcentury Mushroom Table Lamp by Hillebrand, 1970s Original condition Each lamp has 2 bulbs
Metal, Chrome
$1,573
H 30.32 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
A large Italian 1970s chrome and brass lamp with orignal brushed brass shade.
Located in London, GB
A large Italian 1970s chrome and brass lamp rewired with new single brass fitting, antique cord flex and switch. With rare orignal chocolate and brushed brass and chrome shade.
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Large Reggiani Murano Table Lamps Italy 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Italian 1970's mushroom shape Murano table lamps by Goffredo Reggiani.
Chrome
Max Ingrand Table Lamp Mod. 2488 for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1970s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Milan, IT
Monumental and rare Max Ingrand table lamp mod. 2488 for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1970s Reference: Fontana Arte Catalogue, 1970.
Metal, Chrome
$3,273
H 21.26 in W 18.9 in D 10.63 in
Large Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Milan, IT
Table lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Two large Murano glass waves, creating a light cloud.
Chrome
Italian Geometric Table Lamps, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A pair of sculptural/geometrical table lamps made in Italy around 1970. Composed of a chrome and brass structure, the lamps feature a ball shaped geometrical body. Topped with round ...
Brass, Chrome
$1,589
H 26.38 in W 9.85 in D 15.75 in
Tommaso Barbi Midcentury Poplar Burl and Brass Italian Table Lamp, 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Italian table lamp in poplar burl and brass. This gorgeous lamp was designed by Tommaso Barbi and produced in Italy in the 1970s. This splendid lamp features a square bas...
Chrome
Brown Industrial Office Desk Lamp, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage brown office table lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s.
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Mid Century Table Lamps, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- space age style - adjustable - marked - very nice style of lighting.
Metal, Chrome
Modern 1970s Spiral Table or Floor Lamp Attributed to Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Lisse, NL
Vintage chrome metal table lamp with a barley twist. This rare and practical spiral table lamp is in excellent condition. Because of the smart design it can be used in many ways wit...
Metal, Chrome
Rare Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason, Mazzega 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare beautiful Carlo Nason table lamp. The base is made of a handbown milk glass and the top shade is half milk and half transparent and amber color on the top glass. Manufactured by...
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Large Artisan Table Lamps in Stacked Slabs of Lucite 1970s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Artisan large pair of table lamps in stacked slabs of solid lucite with chrome fittings, sockets and silk cord.
Chrome
Vintage table lamp by Angelo Lelli for Lightolier, 1970s
By Angelo Lelii, Lightolier
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Space age table lamp designed by Angelo Lelli for Lightolier feautiring a white metal tube and a fine chromed base.
Metal, Chrome
$1,775
H 31 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in
Vintage 1970s Paul Evans Large Cityscape Lamp in Chrome and Burl Wood w/ Shade
By Paul Evans
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This lamp came from a Palm Springs celebrity estate. Original vintage Paul Evans "cityscape" table lamp. Made is chrome and maple byurlwood. The lamp came in various sizes, and this ...
Chrome
$1,036
H 20.87 in Dm 16.93 in
Franco Bresciani Midcentury "Kuala" Metal Italian Table Lamp for Guzzini, 1970s
By iGuzzini, Franco Bresciani, Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Mid-Century "Kuala" white acrylic and chromed metal table lamp. This fantastic piece was designed by Franco Bresciani in 1976 and manufactured by iGuzzini in Italy. This minimal t...
Metal, Chrome
Murano Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Palermo, PA
This sculptural Murano glass table lamp by Carlo Nason is a striking example of Italian glass design from the 1970s.
Metal, Chrome
Medusa Table Lamp By Luigi Massoni For Guzzini 1970s
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Čelinac, BA
Luigi Massoni For Guzzini Meblo Table Lamp Medusa 1970s
Chrome
$1,003 / item
H 6.3 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Cube Murano Glass Table Lamps by Toni Zuccheri for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Toni Zuccheri, Mazzega
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful cube-shaped table lamps made in Murano blown ice glass. This incredibly elegant and unique table lamps were designed by Toni Zuccheri and produced by Mazzega in Italy durin...
Chrome
Mid-Century Murano Glass Table Lamp with White Marble Base, Italy, 1970s
Located in Lisse, NL
A striking Murano glass table lamp from the 1970s, handcrafted in Italy.
Marble, Chrome
Jean-Claude Mahey – Rectangular Cream Resin Table lamp, 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in FR
This beautiful table lamp from the 1970s, an icon from Jean-Claude Mahey, exudes sophisticated charm, crafted from a cream resin on a beautifully lacquered and chromed metal stepped...
Metal, Chrome
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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