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Post Modern Saturn Ring Table Lamp att. to Sonneman c 1970/80's
By Kovacs, Sonneman Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Rare Post Modern Saturn table lamp attributed to Sonneman, or possibly Kovacs, circa 1970/80's. The
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

1970's Draped Plaster Table Lamps
By John Dickinson
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A realistic pair of draped plaster table lamps from the late 1970's or early 80's.. Chalky white
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Plaster

1970's Draped Plaster Table Lamps
1970's Draped Plaster Table Lamps
H 24 in W 12 in D 8 in
Lampada da tavolo B&S di Targetti, anni '80
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Felino, IT
Lampada da tavolo B&S di Targetti, anni '80. Completamente orientabile e girevole a 360°. Luce
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Plastic

Lampada da tavolo B&S di Targetti, anni '80
Lampada da tavolo B&S di Targetti, anni '80
H 19.69 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
1950's Table Lamp with Patterned Porcelain Base
Located in Tarleton, GB
Table Lamp  What a great find by the team.  This is an original late 1950's table lamp. In
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

1980's Ceramic lamp by Longwy
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare 1980's ceramic lamp by Emaux de Longwy ( North East of France ) Typical 80's design
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Vintage 1980s French Table Lamps

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Ceramic

1980's Ceramic lamp by Longwy
1980's Ceramic lamp by Longwy
H 15.75 in Dm 5.91 in
Hollywood Regency Design Mactan Stone Table Lamp Set, 1970's Italy
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Hollywood Regency Design Style Mactan Marble Stone Table Lamp set. Made in Italy 1970's
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Minimalist Black and Chrome Table Lamp, Counter Balance Swiss 1970's
By Swisslamps International AG
Located in London, GB
The counter balance architect's table Lamp is a rare find attributed to Laszlo Nigrini for Swiss
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Pedrita Table Lamp, Brazilian Contemporary Design in Brazilian Quartz, Model S
By Noemi Saga Atelier
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
resources and Brazilian design. Technical specifications: There are 03 models of table lamps made of
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2010s Brazilian Other Table Lamps

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Quartz

Table Lamp Daphinette by Tommaso Cimini for Lumina, Italy 80’s
By Lumina, Tommaso Cimini
Located in Padova, IT
Daphinette is a minimal and elegant table lamp designed by the Italian designer Tommaso Cimini and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Table Lamp Mushroom MASSIVE Opaline Belgium 70's Grey White Vintage Mid-Century
By Massive Lighting
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This entertaining desk or table lamp by Belgian manufacturer MASSIVE, immediately creates a cozy
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Plastic, Opaline Glass

Unique Dakapo Lamp. Chrome art deco table lamp Ikea 1980s. Bauhaus mushroom lamp
By IKEA
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
This stylish mushroom lamp works with all styles and eras, this unique lamp design is a cheerful
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal

A brass lamp
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A large lamp with a square base in brass and brushed stainless steel.
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Vintage 1980s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

A brass lamp
A brass lamp
H 28.35 in W 11 in D 11 in
MIST LED Table Lamp Small
Located in Renton, WA
. Modern yet timeless, the MIST LED series comes versatile in pendant, floor lamp, and table lamp options
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2010s Taiwanese Modern Table Lamps

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Steel

MIST LED Table Lamp Small
MIST LED Table Lamp Small
H 11 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Italian 1980’s Black Palm Tree Lamp on a Marble Base
Located in Hastings, GB
, white marble base. Dating from the late 1970’s early 80’s this beautifully detailed palm tree lamp has 3
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Marble, Metal

Dorane Table Lamp by Etorre Sottsass for Stilnovo in Original Box
By Stilnovo, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
-80's and is one of three different models of these lamps that we have in stock.They were bought
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Dorane Table Lamp by Etorre Sottsass for Stilnovo in Original Box
By Stilnovo, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
-80's and is one of three different models of these lamps that we have in stock.They were bought
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Large Opal Glass Table Lamp by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
A spectacular vintage table lamp, made by Doria and it dates from the 1960-70’s. This is
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Blown Glass

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Tripod Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful pair of 19th Century bronze tripod "Athenienne" style lamps, with Greek key detailing
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Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Table Lamps

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Bronze

Pair of Large Glass Table Lamps by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
A pair of spectacular vintage table lamps made by Doria in the 1970’s. This is beautifully made
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Tikal Table Lamp by Pier Giuseppe Ramella for Arteluce, 1980
By Pier Giuseppe Ramella
Located in BELFORT, FR
Beautiful post modern table lamp. This model is named "Tikal" and was designed by Pier Giuseppe
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Exceedingly Rare Gunilla Jung Table Lamp Model 2004 for Orno
By Gunilla Jung, Orno Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is an exceedingly rare version of the Gunilla Jung table lamp designed in 1936-37 for Orno and
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Exceedingly Rare Gunilla Jung Table Lamp Model 2004 for Orno
Exceedingly Rare Gunilla Jung Table Lamp Model 2004 for Orno
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H 17.72 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Table Desk Lamp Leucos Murano Glass Midcentury Modern Italian Design 1980s
By Leucos
Located in Palermo, IT
Wonderful and large table or desk lamp "ibis" model, produced by the Italian company Leucos between
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Pair of Mid Century Articulated Bamboo Table Lamps, Vienna, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Iconic pair of midcentury articulated table lamps probably from the workshops of Carl Auböck, J. T
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome, Aluminum

Amitābha Studio x Royal Delft: Limited Edition Hand-Painted Table Lamp
By Royal Delft
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Introducing this Royal Delft masterpiece: a limited-edition, hand-painted, and handcrafted table
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2010s Dutch Chinoiserie Table Lamps

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Brass

Large Mid-Century Modern Wooden Sculpture Table Lamp, off White Silk Shade, 1965
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large Mid-Century Modern wooden sculpture table lamp with off-white silk shade 1960's. Artfully
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Silk, Wood

Tesselated Stone & Brass Lamp by Robert Marcius for Lamp Lee
By Robert Marcius
Located in Hanover, MA
Oversized table lamp of tesselated polished stone with brass inlay designed by Robert Marcius for
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Stone, Brass

Steelcase Task or Desk Lamp
By Steelcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Steelcase Desk or Task Adjustable Lamp. In original working condition. Has a great 70's or early
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Steelcase Task or Desk Lamp
Steelcase Task or Desk Lamp
H 24 in W 22 in D 8 in
Faux Stone Architectural Column Lamp
By John Dickinson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
80’s Faux stone architectural doric column lamp with brass accents and crackle finish lampshade
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Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Cast Stone

Ceramic Lamp by Agnes Debizet
Located in PARIS, FR
Very famous French ceramiste, Agnes DEBIZET start making ceramics in the early 80's. Its been more
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21st Century and Contemporary French Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Ceramic Lamp by Agnes Debizet
Ceramic Lamp by Agnes Debizet
H 20.87 in Dm 14.57 in
Italian Blown Glass and Gold Sculptural Lamp
Located in Canton, MA
Italian Blown Glass and Gold Lamp.Clear blown glass. Bright gold metal finish on metals. Rewired
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

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Blown Glass

Cardboard Amphora Urn Lamps Frank Gehry or Gregory Van Pelt Post-Modern
By Frank Gehry
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Jaw Dropping pair of urn lamps complete with original shades is from the 80’s or 90’s. Produced
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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Natural Fiber

Solid Bronze Illuminated Sculpture "Fleur D'or" by Atelier Michel Armand
By Michel Armand
Located in Montreal, QC
exported to Europe in its late 70's early 80's. The company produced high quality sculptural bronze
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Bronze

Estelle & Erwine Laverne Originals Modern Rosewood Lamp Table Floor White 1950s
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Estelle and Erwine Laverne for Laverne originals - Tulip base rosewood lamp table floor lamp
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass, Rosewood

Pedrita Floor Lamp, Brazilian Contemporary Design in Brazilian Quartzite
By Noemi Saga Atelier
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
models of table lamps made of translucent quartz, and 01 model of floor lamp made of translucent quartz
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2010s Brazilian Other Floor Lamps

Materials

Quartz

Pedrita Floor Lamp, Brazilian Contemporary Design in Brazilian Stones
By Noemi Saga Atelier
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
models of table lamps made of translucent quartz, and 01 model of floor lamp made of translucent quartz
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2010s Brazilian Other Floor Lamps

Materials

Quartz

Late 20th Cent Modern to Postmodern Southwest Style Textured Plaster Floor Lamp
Located in Topeka, KS
from the 80’s! This is a lovely modern to postmodern floor lamp comprised of a sculptured off-white
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Late 20th Century American Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Brass Palm Tree Floor Lamp As Seen At Rocketman Hollywood Regency 1970s Art Deco
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
diameter measures 80 cm, providing a substantial and commanding presence. The lamp's proportions ensure
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

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Brass

Occasional Table Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden. 1950s. Mahogany. H: 45 cm L
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Mahogany

Coat Hangers by Ingo Maurer for M Design, 80's
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Padova, IT
first creations of the house there is the Bulb table lamp (1966). The company will then produce other
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Late 20th Century German Modern Cabinets

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Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Lane Rhythm Collection Walnut End Tables a Pair
By Lane Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Classic Mid-Century Modern pair of end tables by Lane Furniture for their Rhythm Collection
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Organic Modern Faux Rattan & Etched Smoked Glass Top End Tables a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
rectangle end tables with lightly smoked glass tops featuring etched corners. Beautiful condition, keeping
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Late 20th Century Organic Modern End Tables

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Faux Bamboo, Glass, Wood

VINTAGE CIRCA 1940's MILITARY CAMPAIGN SIDE END LAMP WINE TABLE DRAWERS LOVELY
Located in GB
bedside table sized lamp wine table. A truly stunning and well-made piece, it’s around 80 years old and is
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Vintage 1940s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Serving Trolley Model 470 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
. Stamped. H: 60 cm W: 80 cm D: 45 cm Josef Frank was a true European, he was also a pioneer of what would
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Mahogany

Walnut and Brass Serving Trolley Model 756 by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn 1940s
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
walnut and brass. H: 65 cm W: 53 cm Width when fully extended: 89 cm D: 80 cm Josef Frank was a true
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Lampe Gras No. 201 Table Lamp, circa 1930
By Lampe Gras
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp Lampe Gras No. 201 designed by Bernard-Albin Gras. Manufactured by Gras (France), circa
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern More Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel

Lampe Gras No. 201 Table Lamp, circa 1930
Lampe Gras No. 201 Table Lamp, circa 1930
H 31.5 in W 13.39 in D 5.12 in
MIST LED Pendant Small
Located in Renton, WA
lamp, and table lamp options. The table/floor lamp version features our patented “DJ Dimmer” system for
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2010s Taiwanese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

MIST LED Pendant Small
MIST LED Pendant Small
H 8.8 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
MIST LED Pendant Large
Located in Renton, WA
lamp, and table lamp options. The table/floor lamp version features our patented “DJ Dimmer” system for
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2010s Taiwanese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

MIST LED Pendant Large
MIST LED Pendant Large
H 8.8 in W 9.8 in D 9.8 in
Mid-Century Italian Murano glass deco inspired 80's Demilune Glass Table Lamp
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Mid-Century Murano glass, Memphis style, art deco inspired desk lamp. Featuring a beautiful half
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

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Metal

Sculptured Lucite Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Heavy sculptural lucite artist singned lamp with paper shade. Singed Van/Keal
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American Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Sculptured Lucite Lamp
Sculptured Lucite Lamp
H 36 in W 16 in D 9 in
Set of Italian Table Lamps in Swirled Glass / Probably Murano
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two Italian table lamps in swirly handblown glass, probably Murano. marked Italoinmport and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Blown Glass

Pair of Bronze 'Espina Bloom' Table Lamps, Edition of 50, Thierry Jeannot, 2015
By Thierry Jeannot
Located in Mexico City, DF
Complimenting the 'Espina Bloom' floor lamp being offered is this pair of table lamps, created by
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2010s Mexican Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Postmodern Wave Lamps
Located in Bastrop, TX
Iconic 80's black iron wave lamps with new clip on shades manufactured by Crosswell. Rewired, New
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Antique 1880s Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Wave Lamps
Postmodern Wave Lamps
H 22 in Dm 15 in
Genesi Sponge Lamp by Masayo Ave, Japan
By Masayo Ave
Located in Paris, FR
80's Design lamp, Designed by Massayo Ave,-Japan- . material: cover/open-cell polyester sponge
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Vintage 1980s Modern Table Lamps

 Genesi Sponge Lamp by Masayo Ave, Japan
 Genesi Sponge Lamp by Masayo Ave, Japan
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H 9.85 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Midcentury Pair of Floor Lamps with Table Attributed to Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Mount Penn, PA
lamps are 80" high. The table is 24" diameter. The height from table to base is 21". The original
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20th Century American Tables

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Metal

Opaline Glass and Teak Pendant Lamp 60's, Germany, Attributed to Temde Leuchten
By Holmegaard, Temde Leuchten
Located in Achterveld, NL
Very stylish German pendant lamp with opal glass shade and beautiful teak accessories attributed to
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass, Teak

Leucos Fairy S S LED Pendant Light in Transparent and Chrome
By Leucos Design Lab, Toso, Massari & Associates
Located in Edison, NJ
configuration you can imagine. The fairy collection includes a pendant, multipoint chandeliers and a table lamp
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Leucos Fairy S S-D3 LED Multipoint Pendant Light in Transparent & Chrome
By Leucos Design Lab, Toso, Massari & Associates
Located in Edison, NJ
you can imagine. The Fairy Collection includes a pendant, multipoint chandeliers and a table lamp
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Leucos Fairy S G LED Pendant Light in Transparent and Chrome
By Leucos Design Lab, Toso, Massari & Associates
Located in Edison, NJ
configuration you can imagine. The Fairy collection includes a pendant, multipoint chandeliers and a table lamp
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Leucos Fairy S C LED Pendant Light in Transparent and Chrome
By Leucos Design Lab, Toso, Massari & Associates
Located in Edison, NJ
you can imagine. The Fairy collection includes a pendant, multipoint chandeliers and a table lamp
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Leucos Fairy S G-D3 LED Multipoint Pendant Light in Transparent and Chrome
By Leucos Design Lab, Toso, Massari & Associates
Located in Edison, NJ
configuration you can imagine. The Fairy Collection includes a pendant, multipoint chandeliers and a table lamp
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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80 S Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 80 s table lamps available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 80 s table lamps — often made from metal, plastic and brass — can elevate any home. 80 s table lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. 80 s table lamps bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen and Fagerhult each produced beautiful 80 s table lamps that are worth considering.

How Much are 80 S Table Lamps?

Prices for 80 s table lamps start at $10 and top out at $3,700 with the average selling for $1,434.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About 80 S Table Lamps
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.

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