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: Hello Condition: vintage Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: 35cm x 24.5cm...
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 brass arm and yellow lacquered metal shade (original paint). Very nice vintage conditio...
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 1940s and 1950s. These vintage lamps have a timeless design that still looks as sleek...
Brass
Pair of Table / Desk Lamps, Sweden, 1940s/50s by EWÅ Armaturfabrik (attributed)
By Erik Wärnå, Ewå Värnamo
Located in PUTTEN, NL
Pair of Table or Desk Lamps, Sweden, 1940s/1950s by EWÅ Armaturfabrik (attributed) Charming pair of Swedish bedside or desk lamps, most likely produced by EWÅ Armaturfabrik in Värna...
Metal, Brass
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 consistent with age and use : SEE PHOTOS
Metal, Chrome
$3,133Sale Price|25% Off
Stilnovo Model 8029 Desk Lamp, Brass & Glass, Mid-Century Modern
By Stilnovo
Located in Vigevano, PV
Stilnovo desk lamp Model 8029 from the 50s Beautiful, desk lamp in excellent condition, no defects, this lamp has a Stilnovo Italia label inside.
Brass, Iron
$2,962 / item
ClassiCon Forma Table Lamp by Christian Haas
By Christian Haas
Located in New York, NY
Angaben zum Leuchtmittel light bulb information LED Leuchtmittel LED light bulb 8,5 W / 24 V / 1100 lm / 2700 K / CRI > 90 The 1940s/50s archetype of a classic desk lamp with an a...
Glass, Wood
$2,962 / item
ClassiCon Black Forma Table Lamp by Christian Haas
By Christian Haas
Located in New York, NY
Angaben zum Leuchtmittel light bulb information LED Leuchtmittel LED light bulb 8,5 W / 24 V / 1100 lm / 2700 K / CRI > 90 The 1940s/50s archetype of a classic desk lamp with an a...
Glass, Wood
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 style of Lacroix , the lamp is weighty and has proper build qaulity , switch looks to b...
Italian 50s Desk Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice Wood Base Metal Cap Office Lamp
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 articulating both at the base and the shade meaning the lamp can be positioned in thousands...
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 a very detailed and sculptural form made out of metal and brass.
Metal, Brass
Italian 50s STILNOVO Desk Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Steel office lamp
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.
Brass
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 1940s and 1950s. These vintage lamps have a timeless design that still looks as sleek...
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 & Cream Enamel Great vintage condition! 16" Tall by 20" Deep Here is a wonderful m...
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 paint, it pivots in all directions and conceals 3 light sources. The brass supporting ...
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 working with EU standard, adaptable on demand for USA standard.
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 articulating sockets Simply Stunning! This is one of the most exquisite mid century des...
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 metal.
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 table lamp or desk lamp.
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 swivels, angles, and lights (but it does)...
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 cord.
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 this rare piece. Cast iron base and textured dome reflector connected by a brass arm.
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.
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 technique.
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 chromed arm and shade is rotatable. Needs two bayonet bulbs. Stretched out arm: 45 cm
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 fiberglas shade.
Marble, 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.
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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.
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