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Vintage Plaster Cactus Lamp With Globe Lamp Shade MCM Postmodern Retro 70s 80s
Vintage Plaster Cactus Lamp With Globe Lamp Shade MCM Postmodern Retro 70s 80s

Vintage Plaster Cactus Lamp With Globe Lamp Shade MCM Postmodern Retro 70s 80s

By Modeline Lamp Co., Michael Taylor, John Dickinson, Richard Etts

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Vintage Cactus Plaster Lamp. The lamp is made out of plaster and the lampshade is made out of

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Sculptural table lamp attributed to Philippe Barbier, France 1960-70s
Sculptural table lamp attributed to Philippe Barbier, France 1960-70s

Sculptural table lamp attributed to Philippe Barbier, France 1960-70s

By Philippe Barbier

Located in Bristol, GB

Vintage table lamp attributed to Philippe Barbier, France, late 60s / early 1970s. A wonderfully

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pr. Mid Century Space Age Bulbous Form Table Lamps in White Finish c. 1950/70's
Pr. Mid Century Space Age Bulbous Form Table Lamps in White Finish c. 1950/70's

Pr. Mid Century Space Age Bulbous Form Table Lamps in White Finish c. 1950/70's

By Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Voguish pair of white on white table lamps of repeating graduated size disks, sometimes referred

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

White Glass Table Lamp with a Pliche Fabric Shade, 70s
White Glass Table Lamp with a Pliche Fabric Shade, 70s

White Glass Table Lamp with a Pliche Fabric Shade, 70s

By Murano 5

Located in Oirlo, LI

White Glass Table Lamp With a Pliche Fabric Shade, 70s Additional information: Dimensions: 35 W x

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20th Century German Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Goffredo Reggiani, Chrome and Milk Glass Table Lamps from 70s
Goffredo Reggiani, Chrome and Milk Glass Table Lamps from 70s

Goffredo Reggiani, Chrome and Milk Glass Table Lamps from 70s

By Goffredo Reggiani

Located in Catania, CT

Great vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this pair of table lamps made from

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Italian Chrome Counterweight Table Lamp from 70s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Chrome Counterweight Table Lamp from 70s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Chrome Counterweight Table Lamp from 70s

Located in Catania, CT

lamp produced in Italy during the 70s. Max lenght 74 cm. Full working with EU standard, adaptable on

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Post-Modern hand-crafted Cocoon resin table lamps, Italy, 70s
Post-Modern hand-crafted Cocoon resin table lamps, Italy, 70s

Post-Modern hand-crafted Cocoon resin table lamps, Italy, 70s

By Flos, Achille Castiglioni, Tobia Scarpa

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Pair of sculptural hand-crafted cocoon table lamps, Italy, 1970s. Formed by several varnished pine

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Resin, Wood, Pine

Barovier & Toso, Pair of Murano Glass Table Lamps from 70s. Labeled
Barovier & Toso, Pair of Murano Glass Table Lamps from 70s. Labeled

Barovier & Toso, Pair of Murano Glass Table Lamps from 70s. Labeled

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Catania, CT

Good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this set of two table lamps produced in

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps

Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Table Lamps Blue Gold Giltwood Pineapple Lamps 70s France, a Pair
Vintage French Table Lamps Blue Gold Giltwood Pineapple Lamps 70s France, a Pair

Vintage French Table Lamps Blue Gold Giltwood Pineapple Lamps 70s France, a Pair

By Henredon, Maison Jansen, Chapman Manufacturing Company, Maison Charles, Frederick Cooper

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

A paair vintage 1970s French lamps blue and faux gold giltwood pineapple table lamps. Material

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Lamp in Chromed Steel  70s
Italian Lamp in Chromed Steel  70s

Italian Lamp in Chromed Steel 70s

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Italian lamp in chromed steel attributed Willy Rizzo. 70s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Axella Stentøj, Danish Sculptural Stoneware Table Lamp, Model 989, 1960s–70s
Axella Stentøj, Danish Sculptural Stoneware Table Lamp, Model 989, 1960s–70s

Axella Stentøj, Danish Sculptural Stoneware Table Lamp, Model 989, 1960s–70s

By Axella Stentøj

Located in Odense, DK

A sculptural and expressive table lamp in glazed stoneware, Model 989, produced in Denmark during

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Mid Century Glass "Ice Cube" Table Lamp, Peill & Putzler, Germany 70s.
Mid Century Glass "Ice Cube" Table Lamp, Peill & Putzler, Germany 70s.

Mid Century Glass "Ice Cube" Table Lamp, Peill & Putzler, Germany 70s.

By Peill & Putzler

Located in Lucija, SI

Beautiful table lamp called "ice cube" manufactured by Peill & Putzler Germany in the 60s and 70s

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Large Murano Mushroom Table Lamp by Vistosi, Italy 70s
Mid Century Large Murano Mushroom Table Lamp by Vistosi, Italy 70s

Mid Century Large Murano Mushroom Table Lamp by Vistosi, Italy 70s

By Vistosi

Located in Lucija, SI

Large Murano glass mushroom table lamp made by Vistosi. Made in Italy in the 70s. In ecxellent

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Le Dauphin, France, Two Table Lamps in Glazed Stoneware, 1960s/70s
Le Dauphin, France, Two Table Lamps in Glazed Stoneware, 1960s/70s

Le Dauphin, France, Two Table Lamps in Glazed Stoneware, 1960s/70s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Le Dauphin, France. Two table lamps in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in dark green shades

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Set of Two Postmodern Murano Glass Table Lamps from 70s
Vintage Set of Two Postmodern Murano Glass Table Lamps from 70s

Vintage Set of Two Postmodern Murano Glass Table Lamps from 70s

Located in Catania, CT

lamps produced in Italy during the 70s. New wiring. Full working with EU standard, adaptable on demand

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Porcelain lamp "ANANAS" from the 70s
Porcelain lamp "ANANAS" from the 70s

Porcelain lamp "ANANAS" from the 70s

Located in Catania, IT

I am selling a beautiful vintage pineapple-shaped lamp dating back to the 1970s, a unique design

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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Italian Murano 70s mushroom table lamps in blue swirl glass
Pair of Italian Murano 70s mushroom table lamps in blue swirl glass

Pair of Italian Murano 70s mushroom table lamps in blue swirl glass

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Pair of Italian Murano 70s mushroom table lamps in blue swirl glass Original pair of Italian

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian table lamp from the 60s/70s by La Murrina Murano glass
Italian table lamp from the 60s/70s by La Murrina Murano glass

Italian table lamp from the 60s/70s by La Murrina Murano glass

By La Murrina

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Italian table lamp from the 60s/70s by La Murrina. Lacquered metal structure (original paint

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Table Lamp Ball Shade and Tulip Base Belgium, 70s
Mid-Century Table Lamp Ball Shade and Tulip Base Belgium, 70s

Mid-Century Table Lamp Ball Shade and Tulip Base Belgium, 70s

Located in Bastogne, BE

light tint. Glass and brass table lamp is a rich and sophisticated accessory, appropriate in both

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Modern Brumbury Table Lamp by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, Italy 70s
Italian Modern Brumbury Table Lamp by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, Italy 70s

Italian Modern Brumbury Table Lamp by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, Italy 70s

By Luigi Massoni, Guzzini

Located in Lucija, SI

Rare table lamp model Brumbury was designed by Luigi Massoni in the late 60s for Guzzini. It was

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

20th Century Sergio Asti Pair of Table Lamps in White Marble, 70s
20th Century Sergio Asti Pair of Table Lamps in White Marble, 70s

20th Century Sergio Asti Pair of Table Lamps in White Marble, 70s

By Sergio Asti

Located in Turin, Turin

a pair of table lamps made in white marble and with a peculiar shape during the 70s. It is

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Pair of French Aluminium Table Lamps by Henri Mathieu, 1960-70s
Pair of French Aluminium Table Lamps by Henri Mathieu, 1960-70s

Pair of French Aluminium Table Lamps by Henri Mathieu, 1960-70s

By Henri Mathieu

Located in Paris, FR

Henri Mathieu’s spiral lamps from the 70s are icons of modernist design. Crafted from aluminum and

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

60s 70s Lamp Light Desk Lamp Flexible Design Germany
60s 70s Lamp Light Desk Lamp Flexible Design Germany

60s 70s Lamp Light Desk Lamp Flexible Design Germany

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

60s 70s lamp light desk lamp flexible design Germany 50s 60s Object: table lamp Manufacturer

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Vintage 1970s German Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage 70s Italian Table Lamp with Swirled Glass Globe and Brass Base
Vintage 70s Italian Table Lamp with Swirled Glass Globe and Brass Base

Vintage 70s Italian Table Lamp with Swirled Glass Globe and Brass Base

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

sophistication. item. table lamp period. 70s country. Italy material. brass, swirl glass color. gold, white

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Henrik Blomqvist for AB Stilarmatur, Tranås – Vintage 1960s/70s Glass Table Lamp
Henrik Blomqvist for AB Stilarmatur, Tranås – Vintage 1960s/70s Glass Table Lamp

Henrik Blomqvist for AB Stilarmatur, Tranås – Vintage 1960s/70s Glass Table Lamp

By AB Stilarmatur Tranås, Henrik Blomqvist

Located in Västra Frölunda, SE

Henrik Blomqvist for AB Stilarmatur, Tranås – Vintage 1960s/70s Glass Table Lamp A sublime example

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Italian Table Lamp Designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari, 70s
Mid-Century Italian Table Lamp Designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari, 70s

Mid-Century Italian Table Lamp Designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari, 70s

By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Lucija, SI

Nice table lamp designed by Gaetano Sciolaro in the 70s Crystal glass

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Table Lamp Black Barbieri & Marianelli Mid-Century Modern Design Italy 1960/70s
Table Lamp Black Barbieri & Marianelli Mid-Century Modern Design Italy 1960/70s

Table Lamp Black Barbieri & Marianelli Mid-Century Modern Design Italy 1960/70s

By Barbieri e Marianelli, Tronconi

Located in Palermo, IT

Rare table lamp produced in Italy in the 1960/70s. Barbieri & Marianelli for Tronconi. Structure in

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Beautiful 70s Very Big Table Lamp by Christian Hvidt for Nordisk Solar
Beautiful 70s Very Big Table Lamp by Christian Hvidt for Nordisk Solar

Beautiful 70s Very Big Table Lamp by Christian Hvidt for Nordisk Solar

By Christian Hvidt, Nordisk Solar Co.

Located in München, DE

Beautiful rare 70s very big table lamp by Christian Hvidt for Nordisk Solar. Very elegant

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Contemporary 70s Twist Ceramic Lamps - a Pair
Contemporary 70s Twist Ceramic Lamps - a Pair

Contemporary 70s Twist Ceramic Lamps - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Gorgeous pair of 70s ceramic lamps. A cool twist designs and polished Chrome. All new hardware and

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Late 20th Century North American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Crystal Table Lamps by Ove Sandberg for Kosta, Sweden, 70s
Pair of Crystal Table Lamps by Ove Sandberg for Kosta, Sweden, 70s

Pair of Crystal Table Lamps by Ove Sandberg for Kosta, Sweden, 70s

By Kosta Boda, Ove Sandeberg

Located in Västra Frölunda, SE

Pair of Crystal Table Lamps by Ove Sandberg for Kosta Boda, Sweden, Late 20th Century Elegant and

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Maison Charles, France, Table Lamp Designed as a Corn Cob. 1960s/70s
Maison Charles, France, Table Lamp Designed as a Corn Cob. 1960s/70s

Maison Charles, France, Table Lamp Designed as a Corn Cob. 1960s/70s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Maison Charles, France. Table lamp designed as a corn cob with base and brass leaves. 1960s

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Vintage 1960s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hollywood Regency Bedside Table Lamps in Brass & Cane Webbing, 70s
Pair of Hollywood Regency Bedside Table Lamps in Brass & Cane Webbing, 70s

Pair of Hollywood Regency Bedside Table Lamps in Brass & Cane Webbing, 70s

By Christian Dior, Maison Jansen

Located in Roma, IT

I'm offering for sale a pair of lamps that won't go unnoticed in your bedroom and perfectly express

Category

Mid-20th Century European Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Space Age White Glass Table, Italy 70s
Space Age White Glass Table, Italy 70s

Space Age White Glass Table, Italy 70s

Located in Lucija, SI

Classic Italian space age table lamp made in glass and chrome parts Italy 70s Perfect conditions

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Table Lamp Lesbo in Blown Glass by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide 70s
Table Lamp Lesbo in Blown Glass by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide 70s

Table Lamp Lesbo in Blown Glass by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide 70s

By Angelo Mangiarotti, Artemide

Located in Padova, IT

Table lamp Lesbo in blown glass by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide 70s The Lesbo lamp is a

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Large Space Age Mushroom Table or Floor Lamp by Ecolight, Valenti, Italy 70s
Large Space Age Mushroom Table or Floor Lamp by Ecolight, Valenti, Italy 70s

Large Space Age Mushroom Table or Floor Lamp by Ecolight, Valenti, Italy 70s

By Ecolight

Located in Lucija, SI

Rare Table or Floor lamp made by Ecolight/Valenti in Italy in the 70s Classis Space age design

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Plastic, Acrylic

Table Lamp, Bitossi - Made in Italy for Miranda AB Sweden, 1960/70s
Table Lamp, Bitossi - Made in Italy for Miranda AB Sweden, 1960/70s

Table Lamp, Bitossi - Made in Italy for Miranda AB Sweden, 1960/70s

Located in Boden, SE

Gilded ceramic table lamp made by Bitossi Italy and imported to Sweden by Miranda AB in the early

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Vintage Murano Orange Boule Table Lamp By Carlo Nason, 1960-70s
Italian Vintage Murano Orange Boule Table Lamp By Carlo Nason, 1960-70s

Italian Vintage Murano Orange Boule Table Lamp By Carlo Nason, 1960-70s

By Carlo Nason

Located in Paris, FR

Cool table lamp by Italian designer Carlo Nason, handcrafted with two beautiful Murano glass pieces

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Italian Rimini Blue Ceramic Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Flavia Montelupo, 70s
Italian Rimini Blue Ceramic Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Flavia Montelupo, 70s

Italian Rimini Blue Ceramic Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Flavia Montelupo, 70s

By Aldo Londi, Flavia Montelupo

Located in Lucija, SI

Ceramic table lamp designed by Aldo Londi for Flavia Montelupo Italy in the 70s Rimini blue

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 70s Chrome and Cork Lamps - A Pair
Vintage 70s Chrome and Cork Lamps - A Pair

Vintage 70s Chrome and Cork Lamps - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your interior with this striking pair of vintage 1970s table lamps, showcasing a bold

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of Murano Glass Table Lamps by Renato Toso, Leucos Italy 70s
Pair of Murano Glass Table Lamps by Renato Toso, Leucos Italy 70s

Pair of Murano Glass Table Lamps by Renato Toso, Leucos Italy 70s

By Leucos, Renato Toso

Located in Lucija, SI

Pair of red and white Murano glass table or wall lamps designed by Renato Toso for Leucos. The

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

70s Space Age Sirrah Italy Table Lamp Nefer by Kazuide Takahama Design
70s Space Age Sirrah Italy Table Lamp Nefer by Kazuide Takahama Design

70s Space Age Sirrah Italy Table Lamp Nefer by Kazuide Takahama Design

By Kazuhide Takahama

Located in Biella, IT

Sirrah Italy table lamp Nefer by Kazuide Takahama in years '70 used in good condition. Material

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Italian Modern White Metal Table Lamp by Tobia and Afra Scarpa for Flos, 70s
Italian Modern White Metal Table Lamp by Tobia and Afra Scarpa for Flos, 70s

Italian Modern White Metal Table Lamp by Tobia and Afra Scarpa for Flos, 70s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos

Located in Lucija, SI

Italian modern table or desk lamp designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa for Flos, in Italy in the 70s

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Table Lamp Model Paxis Notte Designed by Bruno Gecchelin for Guzzini, Italy 70s
Table Lamp Model Paxis Notte Designed by Bruno Gecchelin for Guzzini, Italy 70s

Table Lamp Model Paxis Notte Designed by Bruno Gecchelin for Guzzini, Italy 70s

By iGuzzini, Bruno Gecchelin

Located in Lucija, SI

Original iGuzzini Desk Lamp was made in 70's in Italy. It was designed by Bruno Gecchelin for

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic, Fiberglass

Ceramic Table Lamp by Ruggero Giangiacomi La Bottega II Punto 70s Mid-Century
Ceramic Table Lamp by Ruggero Giangiacomi La Bottega II Punto 70s Mid-Century

Ceramic Table Lamp by Ruggero Giangiacomi La Bottega II Punto 70s Mid-Century

By Il Punto la Bottega

Located in Palermo, IT

Ruggero Giangiacomi for La Bottega II Punto. MADE IN ITALY, ca. 1970. One-light table lamp, silver

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

(aft) Bo Borgstrom pottery table lamps in gray bleu and brown, Sweden 70s
(aft) Bo Borgstrom pottery table lamps in gray bleu and brown, Sweden 70s

(aft) Bo Borgstrom pottery table lamps in gray bleu and brown, Sweden 70s

By Bo Borgstrom

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Set of 2 large handcrafted studio pottery table lamps, probably by Bo Borgstrom, sweden 1970s

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Clay

Trabucchi Vecchi Volpi Blitz Table Lamp in Green Lacquered Metal by Stilnovo 70s
Trabucchi Vecchi Volpi Blitz Table Lamp in Green Lacquered Metal by Stilnovo 70s

Trabucchi Vecchi Volpi Blitz Table Lamp in Green Lacquered Metal by Stilnovo 70s

By Trabucco, Vecchi, Volpi, Stilnovo

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Blitz table lamp in green lacquered metal was designed by Trabucchi, Vecchi, and Volpi and produced

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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70s Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 70s table lamp for your home. A 70s table lamp — often made from metal, glass and plastic — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a 70s table lamp, we have 605 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 70s table lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each 70s table lamp bearing mid-century modern, modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made 70s table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Targetti Sankey, Mazzega Murano and Peill & Putzler are consistently popular.

How Much is a 70s Table Lamp?

A 70s table lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,600, while the lowest priced sells for $118 and the highest can go for as much as $160,000.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

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.

Questions About 70s Table Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, platform shoes are not from the ‘70s. Platform shoes have been around for centuries, with origins in Greek theater. Salvatore Ferragamo popularized the footwear again in the 1930s with his rainbow-soled design. Find vintage and contemporary platform shoes from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In order to dress for a ‘70s party, it is important to dress in the styles of the day. Namely, opt for bell-bottom jeans, polyester tops, shirts and jackets with wide lapels, peasant tops and halter tops. Additionally, choose bright colors and patterns such as tie-dye.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What ’70s furniture is called depends on its style. Generally, pieces from this decade can be called vintage furniture. However, pieces with certain stylistic characteristics have other names. For example, some 1970s furniture is mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, was developed in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1970s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    From crinkle boots to platform boots, there were many different styles of boot found in the 1970s. One of the most popular and famous styles from the time was the go-go boot which first rose to prominence in the 60s. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage boots from the 1970s from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    There are a few options for how you should dress for a ’70s party. You can go for the hippie look with dramatic bell-bottoms, fringed jackets and vests and embroidered blouses, or try a sporty look by pairing a vintage tee with high-waisted, button-fly flared jeans and clogs or platform shoes. For a straight-from-the-disco aesthetic, look for surplice and halter dresses decked out in sequins. Men can make a 1970s-inspired statement with a leisure suit or bell-bottoms matched with a turtleneck. Aviator sunglasses are great accessories for both men and women. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of 1970s apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What the ’70s glasses were called depended on the shape of their frames. Sunglasses and eyeglasses that feature rounded frames with a double bridge are aviator glasses. The oversized women's sunglasses that feature curved, thick frames are butterfly sunglasses, while the angular looks worn by Elton John and other celebrities of the 1970s are square sunglasses. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage sunglasses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many kinds of skirts were popular in the 1970s, including denim skirts, A-line skirts, and peasant skirts. Earth tones, pastels, and wildly colorful patterns were common styles of the 70s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a wide collection of vintage 1970s skirts from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The sunglasses that were popular in the 70s were those that were large and often square in shape. A popular 70s style was the aviator style. Many of the 70s style glasses were characterized by colored lenses and funky frames. Shop 1970s sunglasses and other vintage sunglasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.