Bauhaus table lamp from the 1950s, crafted in grey textured-painted metal.
By Bauhaus
Located in Copenhagen, DK
1950s Bauhaus Adjustable Metal Table Lamp A striking Bauhaus-inspired table lamp from the 1950s, crafted in grey textured-painted metal.
Metal
$810Sale Price|20% Off
RAAK Amsterdam Cricket Table Lamp, Design Otto Wasch
By RAAK, Otto Wach
Located in Den Haag, NL
A rod, two pens, a lamp, could it be simpler? You can adjust the lamp in any desired position by sliding the pins.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Space Age Modern Swiss Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
It can also be individually adjusted using a joint. The lamp is in very good condition with signs of wear and patina.
Metal
Pair of Murano Iridescent Clear Ball Lamps, Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
Beautiful pair of artisan blown iridescent clear ball lamps Electrified to code with UL approved parts, hardware in polished brass with pull chains for 2 medium base bulbs per lamp...
Blown Glass
Pair of Large Diamond Faceted Citrine Lamps, Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
Modern Artisan blown and polished diamond faceted lamps in a stunning citrine tone, note these are glass enclosed at the base Electrified to code with UL approved parts, hardware in ...
Blown Glass
Italian mid-century modern brown table lamp by Stilnovo, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern brown table lamp by Stilnovo, 1960s Adjustable table lamp with a round metal lamp shade, white on the inside and brown on the outside.
Metal
Postmodern Red Table Lamp by Veneta Lumi Italy 1970s
By Veneta Lumi
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The height can also be adjusted as desired. The lamp features a red metallic color and a flexible arm, allowing you to adjust the light to your preference.
Metal
Pair of Artisan Murano Aquamarine Brass Block Lamps
Located in Westport, CT
*heavy with weighted base Dating: new, artisan work Origin: Murano, Italy Condition: Excellent Dimensions: lamp base 10" wide, 4.25" deep Lamp height to the top of the glass 14.5"...
Blown Glass
$893Sale Price / set|25% Off
Arredoluce Attrib. Paor of Table LAmps, Italy, 1960s
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of adjustable table lamps with constructivist form is attributed to Italian designer Angelo Lelli.
Metal
Pitt Müller 'Attribution', Table Lamp, Brass, Lacquered Metal, Germany, 1950s
By Pitt Müller
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable table lamp or desk light, in brass and brown-lacquered metal.
Brass, Metal
Scandinavian Green Architects Table Lamp from Lyskær, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare teal green table lamp with fully adjustable stem and shade. In Denmark we call these architect table lamps due to their multi-functionality.
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage TPB Table Lamp in Black Model 3014, Italy, 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
This elegant lamp can be adjusted in many ways and adapts to different positions.
Steel
Valinte OY, Table Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Finland, 1940s
By Valinte Oy
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan table lamp designed and produced by Valinte OY, Finland, c. 1940s.
Brass
Giotto Stoppino, Italian Vintage Table Lamp from 70s
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with trace of age and use on the nicheled metal for this Italian adjustable table lamp designed by Giotto Stoppino for Valenti Luce.
Metal
Gino Sarfatti 595 Table Lamp Arteluce, Italy, 1961
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Sculptural and adjustable table lamp model 595 designed by Gino Sarfatti and manufactured by Arteluce, Italy 1961.
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Red Spider Table Lamp by Joe Colombo for O-Luce Italy
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Its minimalistic design is iconic for Colombo. The lamp is height adjustable and the shade can be moved as well.
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Midcentury Working Table Lamp Napako, Josef Hurka, 1970s
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very practical - Adjustable - Desk / working lamp.
Metal
1970s Hungarian Gooseneck Desk Lamp, Cappuccino Mid Century Table Light
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage adjustable desk lamp produced in Hungary during the 1970s.
Metal
Amethyst Table Lamp by Willy Daro, 1970s, Belgium
By Willy Daro
Located in Antwerp, BE
The color of amethyst varies from dark to light purple depending on the amount of light hitting the stone. The lamp is height adjustable and will be sold with the original white lamp...
Amethyst, Brass
$623Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Pair of Giltwood Silver Neoclassical Lamps, a Set
Located in Lomita, CA
These Louis XVI style lamps are mounted on marble plinth bases and have adjustable riser finials.
Giltwood
bouillotte style Table lamp Antique Gold color 1960s France .
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice unusual bouillotte style Table lamp Antique Gold color 1960s France .Table lamp Adjustable in Height ,and turn able, Special Blade to create shadow . comes with a child fac...
Brass
Simris Table Lamp by Anders Pehrsson for Ateljé Lyktan, 1968
By Anders Pherson
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Adjustable table lamp made from chromed and painted metal, plastic details.
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Table Lamp, model 1618/NAPAKO, Josef Hůrka, 1950's.
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful metal lamp with adjustable shade, which has small circular holes in the front, which transmits soft light and creates a decorative effect The lamp bears signs of use, has ...
Metal
Model 255 Table Lamp by Tito Agnoli for Oluce
By Tito Agnoli, Oluce
Located in New York, NY
Nickel plated metal and is from the first production. The lamp comes with the original cornalux bulb. The lamp is fully adjustable into many different positions and is one of the nic...
Metal, Nickel
Oluce Atollo 233 Bronze Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti - 220–240V
By Vico Magistretti, Oluce
Located in Varedo, MB
Design and Materials Structure: Aluminium Finish: Satin bronze Light emission: Direct light Control: Universal dimmer switch Functionality Table lamp Direct lighting Adjustable ligh...
Metal
$1,120 / set
Pair of Swedish Brass Mid-Century Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of adjustable mid-century table lamps. Brass and painted metal shades.
Metal, Brass
Desk Lamp in the Style of Christian Dell
By Christian Dell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
German desk lamp with adjustable neck and shade.
Chrome
Set of Modern Brass Night Lamps by Th. Valentiner, 1960s, Denmark
By Th. Valentiner
Located in Værløse, DK
* Set (2) of brass nights lamp combined wall lamps with adjustable redmetal shades * Designer: Th.
Metal, Brass
Italian Model ‘251’ Table Lamp by Tito Agnoli for Oluce, 1950s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare design, the lamp features a weighted circular base in black lacquered metal, paired with a slender steel stem and an adjustable cylindrical shade.
Metal
Desk Lamp by Christian Dell for Helo Leuchten
By Helo Leuchten, Christian Dell
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A black patinated desk or table lamp with two adjustable pivot points by Bauhaus designer Christian Dell.
Metal
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Table Lamps Model RD1477
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Atlanta, GA
(Height 48cm to top of white lamp holder) (Height adjustable from 61cm to 70cm to top of harp)
Glass
Original C. Jere Vintage Articulating Crane Table Lamp
By Curtis Jeré
Located in North Miami, FL
1970s art and design at its best, the crane lamp by Curtis Jere. Fully adjustable sculptural lamp.
Chrome, Metal, Wire
Set of Modern Brass Night Lamps by Th. Valentiner, 1960s, Denmark
By Th. Valentiner
Located in Værløse, DK
* Set (2) of brass nights lamp combined wall lamps with adjustable greenmetal shades * Designer: Th.
Metal, Brass
Italian modern table lamp Daphine Classic by Tommaso Cimini for Lumina, 2010s
By Lumina, Tommaso Cimini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern table lamp Daphine Classic by Tommaso Cimini for Lumina, 2010s Adjustable table lamp model Daphine Classic in black painted metal.
Metal
Scandinavian modern table lamp, Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Bertil Brisborg
Located in Forserum, SE
Crafted from brass, steel, and elm, it features a bullet-shaped shade that can be adjusted in multiple directions. The lamp has an integrated light switch on the base and a curved ar...
Brass, Steel
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Table Lamp in Chrome-plated Brass
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
On the black base, a magnetically adjustable chrome eyeball diffuser is placed. It is one of the first lamps employing an adjustable magnetized globe which allows the user to adjust ...
Chrome
Fermob - MOOON! Table Lamp H.63 cm (24.8 in) - Cactus
By Fermob
Located in Varedo, MB
Delivering a luminous output of 500 lumens, the lamp offers fully adjustable lighting scenarios: from cool white (6000 K) to warm white (3000 K), with brightness levels ranging from ...
Aluminum
Pair of Handmade Parish Hadley Chinoiserie Decorated Lamps
By Parish - Hadley 1
Located in Hudson, NY
James R Houghton of Corning, NY. Lamps have an adjustable shade height.
Composition
Oluce G.O. 252 Table Lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni - 220–240V - Red
By Oluce, Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Varedo, MB
Design and Materials Structure: Painted metal Stem: Adjustable metal arm Reflector: Cylindrical adjustable reflector Material: Metal Finish: Scarlet Red Light Emission: Direct light ...
Metal
Oluce G.O. 252 Table Lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni - 220–240V - Bronze
By Giuseppe Ostuni, Oluce
Located in Varedo, MB
Design and Materials Structure: Painted metal Stem: Adjustable metal arm Reflector: Cylindrical adjustable reflector Material: Metal Finish: Anodic Bronze Light Emission: Direct ligh...
Metal
Oluce Agnoli 251 Table Lamp design Tito Agnoli - Satin nickel - 220–240V
By Oluce, Tito Agnoli
Located in Varedo, MB
Design and Materials Structure: Metal Base: Matte black painted metal Stem: Adjustable nickel-finished metal Reflector: Orientable and height-adjustable metal shade Materials: Metal ...
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Lisa Johansson-Papé Table Lamp Model 2053, Orno 1940s
By Oy Stockmann AB, Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, FI
The lamp features an adjustable three leaf or feather-like decorative parts in cast brass on a gooved brass stem.
Metal, Brass
Fermob - MOOON! Table Lamp H.63 cm (24.8 in) - Capucine
By Fermob
Located in Varedo, MB
Delivering a luminous output of 500 lumens, the lamp offers fully adjustable lighting scenarios: from cool white (6000 K) to warm white (3000 K), with brightness levels ranging from ...
Aluminum
Fermob - MOOON! Table Lamp H.63 cm (24.8 in) - Anthracite
By Fermob
Located in Varedo, MB
Delivering a luminous output of 500 lumens, the lamp offers fully adjustable lighting scenarios: from cool white (6000 K) to warm white (3000 K), with brightness levels ranging from ...
Aluminum
Fermob - MOOON! Table Lamp H.63 cm (24.8 in) - Cactus
By Fermob
Located in Varedo, MB
Delivering a luminous output of 500 lumens, the lamp offers fully adjustable lighting scenarios: from cool white (6000 K) to warm white (3000 K), with brightness levels ranging from ...
Aluminum
Oluce G.O. 252 Table Lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni - 220–240V - Black
By Oluce, Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Varedo, MB
Design and Materials Structure: Painted metal Stem: Adjustable metal arm Reflector: Cylindrical adjustable reflector Material: Metal Light Emission: Direct light Functionality Table...
Metal
Copper Banker's Desk Lamp, dark green shade, England 1930's
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A beautiful copper banker's desk Lamp, with an adjustable pivoting dark green shade, England 1930's.
Copper
Model 611/P table lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1973
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Model 611 is a height-adjustable table lamp with a tiltable reflective shade.
Metal, Aluminum
Swedish “Swan Neck” Table Lamp by Markslöjd, Pine and Brass, 1970s
By Markslöjd
Located in Stockholm, SE
The adjustable head allows for directional lighting, making it equally suitable as a desk lamp or ambient accent piece.
Brass
Tolomeo Table Lamp Michele De Lucchi Giancarlo Fassina Artemide Italy PostModern
By Artemide, Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Chula Vista, CA
It was designed in 1987 (some sources cite 1989) by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina for the manufacturer Artemide. A highly adjustable task lamp featuring an architectural "...
Aluminum
Oluce Coupé 2202 Table Lamp design Joe Colombo - Scarlet red 220–240V
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Varedo, MB
Design and Materials Structure: Metal Base: Painted metal base Stem: Chrome-plated metal rod Reflector: Adjustable painted aluminium shade Materials: Metal / aluminium Finish: Scarle...
Metal, Aluminum
Swing Arm Table Lamp by Koch and Lowy
Located in Dallas, TX
Swing Arm Table Lamp with adjustable shade by Koch and Lowy . Very good original condition.
Brass
$686Sale Price|62% Off
Egon Hillebrand 7671 Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, Germany
By Egon Hillebrand, Hillebrand
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The black round lamp head is infinitely adjustable and can be switched to two light intensities using a switch at the base of the lamp.
Metal
Petite Midcentury Italian Modern Metal Table Lamp / Wall Sconce
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A brass ball joint connects the shade to the base and additionally allows the shade to be adjusted upward and downward. Lamp can also be mounted to the wall and used as a wall sconce.
Brass, Metal
Sintesi Desk Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide
By Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Dallas, TX
Gismondi was the founder of the Italian company Artemide. The lamp adjusts to a myriad of different positions.
Bernard-Albin Gras Industrial Table Lamp, Steel, Black & Green, 1950
By Le Corbusier, Bernard-albin Gras, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
The iconic Gras pivot joint allows smooth and precise adjustment of the light. The lamp displays beautiful traces of workshop use and an authentic patina, highly sought after by col...
Steel
Red and brass table lamp by ASEA belysning, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Hägersten, SE
Made from brass, cast iron and aluminum with original red and white lacquer. The lamp shade is adjustable in angle and the stem swirls around the lamp base.
Aluminum, Brass
Barovier Bellflower Adjustabe Table Lamp in Murano Glass and Brass, Italy, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous and unique adjustable table lamp crafted in a stunning combination of Murano mouth-blown glass and brass.
Brass
Yellow Table Lamp attributed to Josef Hurka, Lidokov, 1970s
By Josef Hurka, Lidokov
Located in Żory, PL
The lampshade is adjustable. The lamp is in original working condition.
Steel
Mid Century Cobalt and Chrome Glass Library Desk Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mid Century Cobalt and Chrome Glass Library Desk Lamp A beautiful quality fully adjustable Banker’s or Barrister’s desk lamp, with a Cobalt blue glass lampshade which has a white re...
Chrome
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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