Brass desk lamp from the 1940s/50s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French modernist desk lamp from the 1940s/50s. Base, structure, and rectangular lampshade in solid
Brass
50s 60s Lamp Light Desk Lamp Helo Leuchten Germany
By Helo Leuchten
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
50s 60s lamp light desk lamp Helo Leuchten Germany 50s 60s Object: table lamp Manufacturer
Metal
Cosack Leuchten Desk, Bedside or Table Lamp 50's Germany, F520
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Desk lamp by German designer Cosack Leutchen from the 1950s. Black lacquered metal base, solid
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell, pair of 1940/50's brass desk lamps, Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing a pair of stunning brass desk lamps by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy in the
Brass
$1,290
H 17.33 in W 19.69 in D 15.36 in
Helo Leuchten desk or table lamp - Made in the 50s, 60s in Germany
By Helo Leuchten
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid-century desk lamp - Mushroom lampshade Measures : 50cmx39cm H:44cm Material : Chrome Wear
Metal, Chrome
Stilnovo deske lamp Model 8029 from the 50s
By Stilnovo
Located in Vigevano, PV
Stilnovo desk lamp Model 8029 from the 50s Beautiful, desk lamp in excellent condition, no defects
Brass, Iron
ClassiCon Forma Table Lamp by Christian Haas
By Christian Haas
Located in New York, NY
archetype of a classic desk lamp with an asymmetrical shade was usually implemented in cool materials such
Glass, Wood
ClassiCon Black Forma Table Lamp by Christian Haas
By Christian Haas
Located in New York, NY
archetype of a classic desk lamp with an asymmetrical shade was usually implemented in cool materials such
Glass, Wood
Italian 50s Desk Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice Wood Base Metal Cap Office Lamp
FRENCH 50'S DESK LAMP
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
1950's French desk lamp with black shade in the style of Mouille and base and brass arm in the
A Stylish 50`s Desk Lamp
Located in Kent, Dover
A stylish Italian desk lamp on a triform brass base with a conical uplighter.
Two Toned Deco 50's Desk Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Two tones desk lamp with white shade.
Bronze
Italian desk lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
50s desk lamp adjustable brass neck
20th c. Desk Lamp
Located in Madrid, ES
50s desk lamp in oak and bronze. U.S. patent 1952
Bronze
Period Italian Desk Lamp
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Good quality Italian 50's desk lamp , formed marble base incorporating switch , brass stem
Mid-Century Robotic Desk Lamp by Oscar Torlasco, Italy, 1950s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A never before seen robotic Italian 50’s desk lamp, attributed to Oscar Torlasco. The lamp features
Metal, Brass
Italian 50s STILNOVO Desk Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Steel office lamp
Paavo Tynell, pair of 1940/50's brass desk lamps, Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing a pair of stunning brass desk lamps by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy in the
Brass
Pair of Italian 50s Desk Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a pair of simple Italian brass cap lights to warm up the place.
Brass
Sold
H 16 in W 20 in D 20 in
Mid Century Modern Swing Arm Reflector Table Desk Lamp. Saucer Rare 50s Lighting
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Peoria, AZ
Absolutely Gorgeous! Mid Century Articulating Swing Arm Reflecting Saucer Desk/Table Lamp Red
Metal, Enamel
Sold
H 16.93 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Vintage Italian Desk or Table Light, Multi Positional, Stilnovo 'Attr' 50's
By Stilnovo
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Italian 1950's vintage desk lamp attributed to Stilnovo. The green shade looks to have original
Metal
Vintage Italian Brass and Lacquer Table Lamp from 50s
Located in Catania, CT
Original vintage condition with trace of age and use for this Italian desk lamp from 50s. Full
Brass
Sold
H 13 in W 14 in D 14 in
Brass & Fiberglass Desk Lamp After Paavo Tynell Taito 50s Mid Century Gorgeous!
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Peoria, AZ
Magnificent! Mid Century Polished Brass Desk Lamp After Paavo Tynell Double polished brass
Metal, Brass, Copper
Vintage 50s Italian Desk Lamp O-Luce Style
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Vintage 50s Italian glass desk lamp, with red piping - Italian design Icon - Base in enamelled
Murano Glass
Sold
H 15.75 in W 13 in D 13 in
Mid-century fifties red desk lamp in metal, brass and teak wood, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / desk lamp / teak wood, metal, brass / Mid-century / Vintage Beautiful 50s design
Metal, Brass
French 50s Desk Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A cute 'lil bugger in brass and enameled metal. Attributed to Boris Lacroix.
50's Copper and Brass Desk Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
This diminutive 50's desk lamp is such a brass and copper charmer, we don't even care that it
Brass, Copper
Mid Century Italian Task Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Nice pair of Italian 50's desk lamps. Classic style of the era. Will be rewired with black silk
50's French desk lamp
Located in New York, NY
1950s french desk lamp with pivoting reflector shade. Very high end and early craft detailing on
Brass, Iron, Steel
Desk Lamp France 50s
By Serge Mouille
Located in Berlin, DE
A unique 50s design french desk lamp. Special is the bakelit feet. The organic lamp shade is
Steel, Brass
Multi-colored 50's Italian Desk Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
Quintessential 50's Italian! Glazed terracotta desk lamp has delightful design, color, and
Terracotta
Desk lamp made by Lightolier 50`s
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
Desk lamp made of brass and steel
Brass, Steel
50's Italian Brass Brass Desk Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
Articulated brass desk lamp with off-white enameled shade. Newly polished and re-wired.
Brass, Metal
Desk Lamp By JUMO France 1940's/50's
Located in Berlin, DE
The lamp has chromed and green painted parts. It is in original condition. Heavy base. Half
Chrome, Metal
50's Brass and Marble Desk Lamp with Fiberglas Shade
Located in North Miami, FL
Classic 50's lines on this solid brass desk lamp with marble base and swivelling, silver-shot
Marble, Brass
50's Brass and Enamel Desk Lamp with Perforated Shade
Located in North Miami, FL
The sturdy knurled brass stem says function, while the delicate perforated scallops on the enamelled shade say fun! This shiny, cream-colored beauty may be a bit "girly"...but this g...
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 23.63 in Dm 5.12 in L 23.63 in
Pair Vintage Wood Orange Red Maclamp Table Desk Lamps, T. Conran, 50s Anglepoise
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in Huddersfield, GB
. These colorful lamps are in great condition having been completely dismantled to give them a sympathetic
Beech
Modernist Perforated Brass Desk Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
Wonderful late 50's early 60's desk lamp has a perforated brass shade, black lacquered iron base
Brass
Diminutive Italian Desk Lamp by O-Luce
By O-Luce
Located in North Miami, FL
Adorable and adjustable, diminutive 50's Italian desk lamp in solid brass with original pearl white
Brass, Metal
Pair of Carl Fagerlund Orrefors Desk Lamps, 1950s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Basel, CH
A pair of very authentic 50's desk lamps or bedside lights by Carl Fagerlund, manufactured by
Crystal, Brass
Swiss AMBA Desk Lamp by Alfred Mueller 50's
By Alfred Müller, AMBA
Located in Basel, CH
Rare desk lamp by Alfred Mueller for AMBA Basel, Switzerland, 1950s. White lacquered lampshade and
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 20.08 in W 17.72 in D 8.67 in
Adjustable Desk Lamp Model 50S by Rico Baltensweiler for Baltensweiler, 1960s
By Baltensweiler AG, Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler
Located in Munster, NRW
The desk lamp model 50S was designed by Rico Baltensweiler in the 1960s for the Swiss manufacturer
Steel
Sold
H 14.97 in W 6.7 in D 15.75 in
Stilnovo Design Desk Lamp Brass Modernist Design 50s Mid Century Modern Italian
By Stilnovo
Located in Bremen, DE
An adjustable Stilnovo design desk lamp with louvered diabolo shade, the arm can be moved back and
Aluminum, Brass
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table la...
Metal, Brass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Josef Hoffmann, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$7,018 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$6,066 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$16,892 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$6,900 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
PMPT Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the PMPT Flush Mount is a conical flush mount fixture in the spirit of Paavo Tynell of the Scandinavian Modern tradition. Made t...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$5,417 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
Uno Classico Semi-Flush Mount by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By form A, Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro
Located in New York, NY
The Uno ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade. Starting pricing by size-10% upcharge for specialty finishes: 1...
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
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