Pair French Alsy Vintage Solid Brass 2 Arm Trumpet Horn Bouillotte Lamp Shades
By Alsy Manufacturing 1
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage pair original Alsy solid two patina brass trumpet Bouillotte style, double arm table lamp with oval parchment paper shades.
Metal, Brass
French White Opaline Glass 2-Arm Metal & Brass Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green glass, cast iron with brass elbow machinist work light adjustable in height width as pictured: 60 cm Diameter Wall plate 10,5 cm / 4 inches Priced per individual item. All la...
Brass, Iron
French White Opaline Glass 2-Arm Metal & Brass Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White opaline glass, cast iron with brass elbow machinist work light adjustable in height width as pictured: 55 cm Diameter Wall plate 10,5 cm / 4 inches Priced per individual item...
Brass, Iron
French Black 2-Arm Metal Vintage Industrial Brass Machinist Work Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1950s Black enamel, cast iron industrial 2 arm machinist work light adjustable in height width as pictures: 70 cm Diameter Wall plate 10,5 cm / 4 inches Priced per individual item....
Brass, Enamel, Iron
Grey Blue 2-Arm Metal Vintage Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light by Rademacher
By Ernst Rademacher
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Grey blue industrial 2-arm work light by Rademacher Adjustable in height and angle Including plug and switch Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps ha...
Metal, Enamel
Grey Blue 2-Arm Metal Vintage Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light by Rademacher
By Ernst Rademacher
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Grey blue industrial 2-arm work light by Rademacher adjustable in height and angle including plug and switch Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps ha...
Metal, Enamel
French Empire Style Bronze Swan Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style (20th Century) bronze dore 2 swan arm round base bouillotte table lamp with oval green tole shade.
Bronze
French Grey Blue Vintage Industrial Table Clamp Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French Grey Blue Metal Vintage industrial 2-arm machinist work table lamp Cast iron clamp.
Iron
Pair of French Empire Style Silver Plate Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Empire style (20th century) silver plate 2 arm bouillotte /desk table lamp with oval tole decorated shade and horn motif (priced as pair).
Silver
French Empire Bronze Bouillotte Lamp with Swan Arms, Circa 1880s
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style 20th century bronze doré 2 swan arm round base bouillotte table lamp with oval green tole shade.
Bronze
French Empire Bronze Swan Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style bronze doré 2 arm bouillotte table lamp with swan form arms beneath a red tole adjustable shade 20th century.
Bronze
Great Looking 2-Arm Brass Table Lamp by Baldwin
By Baldwin Brass
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking brass accent lamp by Baldwin having prezel like curlicues terminating in brass cups supported by fabulous crane faces. Handsome custom black shade lined in gold foil, b...
Brass
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H 29.53 in W 6.3 in D 17.33 in
German Grey Metal 2 Arm Vintage Industrial Machinist Work Table Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
German industrial 2 arm machinist work light lamp with gray shade on old wooden base. Including plug and switch Weight: 2.40 kg / 5.3 lb Priced per individual item. All lam...
Iron
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H 18.9 in W 14.57 in D 5.52 in
Art Deco 2 Table Lamps Signed by Degué 1 Pair Double Arm Lamps, 1940s
By Degué
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
A wonderful French 1930s pair of Art Deco table lamps. The lamps have a nickel plated solid bronze base and signed tuples in a clear frosted moulded pressed glass. The lamp is si...
Metal
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H 19.49 in W 24.61 in D 12.6 in
1 OF 2 BNIB ORIGINAL RALPH LAUREN ARTICULATED SWiNG ARM TABLE LAMPS
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale 1 of 8 brand new in the original box Ralph Lauren Articulated swing arm chrome lamp This lamp is part of a ...
Chrome
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H 23.25 in W 14.75 in D 6 in
2 Vintage Bohemian Cut Crystal 3 Arm Candelabra Girandole Buffet Table Lamps
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of midcentury cut glass candelabra style table / buffet lamps featuring stacked faceted geometric bases supporting three candelabra arms – two illuminated and one central pillar...
Crystal
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H 20.25 in W 8.75 in D 10 in
2 Antique Baroque 4 Arm Candelabras Candle Holders Converted Lamps 20"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique bronze baroque style four arm candelabras, mounted on black painted metal bases and partially converted for electrics. Dimensions: 10" x 8.75" x 20.25" (Width x Dept...
Metal, Bronze
2 Brass Swing Swivel Arm Reading Library Lamps Imported by Fred Meyer 21"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of vintage brass and faux marble swing arm table lamp with off white shades, imported for Fred Meyer. 6.25” x 20.5” / Shade - 11.25” x 8.5” / Width with Arm Extended – 11” (Dia...
Brass
Grey Metal Vintage Industrial 2-Arm Machinist Work Desk Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Grey metal industrial 2 arm machinist work light / table lamp. Adjustable in height and angle including plug and switch in top of shade Base size 9 × 9 cm + clamp Available with UK ...
Metal, Aluminum
Grey Metal Vintage Industrial 2-Arm Machinist Work Desk Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Grey metal industrial 2 arm machinist work light / table lamp. Adjustable in height and angle including plug and switch in top of shade Base size 9 × 9 cm + clamp Available with UK ...
Metal, Aluminum
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H 10.24 in W 9.85 in D 27.56 in
Blue 2-Arm Metal Vintage Industrial Brass Machinist Work Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1950s Blue enamel, cast iron industrial 2 arm machinist work light adjustable in height width as pictures: 70 cm Diameter Wall plate 10,5 cm / 4 inches Priced per individual item. ...
Brass, Enamel, Iron
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H 10.24 in W 9.85 in D 27.56 in
Blue 2-Arm Metal Vintage Industrial Brass Machinist Work Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1950s Blue enamel, cast iron industrial 2 arm machinist work light adjustable in height width as pictures: 70 cm Diameter Wall plate 10,5 cm / 4 inches Priced per individual item. ...
Brass, Enamel, Iron
Grey blue Enamel 2 Arm Architect Desk Work Light by Siemens
By Siemens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Grey blue industrial 2 arm work light by Siemens adjustable in height and angle including plug and switch Available with US/UK plug Weight 5.30 kg / 11.7 lb Priced per individual ...
Iron, Enamel
Black 2-Arm Metal Machinist Work Desk Light Peter Behrens AEG, 1920s
By AEG, Peter Behrens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black enamel industrial 2 arm work light by Peter Behrens for AEG, circa 1920s adjustable in height and angle including plug and switch Weight: 2.40 kg / 5.3 lb Priced per in...
Metal, Enamel
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H 35.44 in W 6.7 in D 19.69 in
Black Vintage Industrial Metal 2-Arm Machinist Desk Light by Hala Zeist
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black metal industrial 2 arm work light by Hala, Zeist, The Netherlands. Adjustable in height and angle + mirror Including plug and switch Available with UK / US plug Weight: 1.60 ...
Iron
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H 7.88 in W 9.06 in D 27.56 in
French Black 2-Arm Metal Vintage Industrial Brass Machinist Work Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1950s Black enamel, cast iron industrial 2 arm machinist work light adjustable in height width as pictures: 70 cm Diameter Wall plate 10,5 cm / 4 inches Priced per individual item....
Enamel, Iron, Brass
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H 36.23 in Dm 5.91 in
Grey Blue 2-Arm Metal Vintage Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light by Rademacher
By Ernst Rademacher
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Grey blue industrial 2-arm work light by Rademacher adjustable in height and angle including plug and switch Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps ha...
Metal, Enamel
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H 36.23 in Dm 5.91 in
Grey Blue 2-Arm Metal Vintage Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light by Rademacher
By Ernst Rademacher
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Grey blue industrial 2-arm work light by Rademacher adjustable in height and angle including plug and switch Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps ha...
Metal, Enamel
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H 29.53 in W 6.7 in D 19.69 in
Gray Blue 2-Arm Metal Vintage Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light by Siemens
By Siemens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Gray blue Industrial 2-arm work light by Siemens adjustable in height and angle including plug and switch Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have ...
Metal, Enamel
Green Enamel 2-Arm Iron Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light by Mek Elek
By Mek Elek
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1930s Green enamel, cast iron industrial 2 arm machinist work light by MEK ELEK, UK adjustable in height and angle including plug and switch Diameter base 13.5 cm B22 bulb ho...
Brass, Enamel, Iron
Green Enamel 2-Arm Iron Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light by Mek Elek
By Mek Elek
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1930s Green enamel, cast iron industrial 2 arm machinist work light by MEK ELEK, UK adjustable in height and angle including plug and switch Diameter base 13.5 cm B22 bulb ho...
Brass, Enamel, Iron
Green 2-Arm Metal Vintage Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light by Mek Elek
By Mek Elek
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1930s Green enamel, cast iron industrial 2 arm machinist work light by MEK ELEK, UK Adjustable in height and angle Including plug and switch Base size 7 × 7 cm Weight: 2.40 k...
Enamel, Iron
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H 27.56 in Dm 5.52 in
Green 2-Arm Metal Brass Vintage Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light by Mek Elek
By Mek Elek
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1930s Green enamel, cast iron industrial 2 arm machinist work light by MEK ELEK, UK adjustable in height and angle including plug and switch Diameter base 13.5 cm B22 bulb ho...
Enamel, Iron, Brass
Pair Brass Rhulmann Style Mantle French Art Deco Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of 2 arm brass mantle or buffet table lamps with matching brass shades.
Brass
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H 35.44 in W 9.45 in D 23.63 in
French Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Metal Brass Machinist Table Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French Holophane Black Enamel Vintage industrial 2-arm machinist work table lamp Cast iron clamp and arm.
Brass, Iron, Enamel
Hansen x Metalarte Brass Swing Arm Lamps, 2
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Hansen Brass Swing Arm Wall Lamps for Metalarte, stamped "Hansen Lamps New York / Design by George Hansen / Metalarte / Made in Spain" to verso.
Brass
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H 42.25 in W 12.5 in D 8.75 in
2 Lg Chapman Double Arm Candleholder Bouillotte Candelabra Lamps Nickel Pewter
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Lg Chapman double arm candleholder bouillotte candelabra lamps nickel pewter 2 large 42'' Chapman table lamps Featuring French bouillotte styling with scroll arm candle holders...
Pewter
2 Antique French Gilt 5 Arm Candelabra Candle Stick Bouillotte Lamps Tole Shade
Located in Dayton, OH
Two antique French gilt candelabra lamps featuring five arms with floral design, acanthus leaves, beading and metal tole shades. Converted to electric. Masures: 13" D x 31" H, can...
Metal
Grey Metal Vintage Industrial 2-Arm Machinist Work Desk Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Grey metal industrial 2 arm machinist work light / table lamp. Adjustable in height and angle including plug and switch in top of shade Base size 9 × 9 cm + clamp Available with UK ...
Metal, Aluminum
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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