Alfa Lamp
Sergio Mazza alfa lamp Artemide
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Grenoble, FR
Sergio Mazza
A beautiful table lamp, combining modernity and tradition, making this piece a
Category
Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Sergio Mazza 'Alfa' Table Lamp for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
Sergio Mazza 'Alfa' table lamp for Artemide.
The very first Artemide design, the 'Alfa' used
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Nickel, Metal
20th Century Sergio Mazza 'Alfa' Table Lamp for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Glendale, CA
20th Century Sergio Mazza 'Alfa' Table Lamp for Artemide.
Executed in nickel-plated metal with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Nickel
1967 Bruno Munari Alfa Romeo Italian Design Sculpture Table Lamp
By Bruno Munari
Located in Brescia, IT
Alfa Romeo Table Lamp
Design Bruno Munari
Italy, 1967
White Perspex Shade
Crome Metal Frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Metropolis Lamp by Decio Studio Made at alfa.brussels for Everyday Gallery
By Studio Decio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Metropolis lamp by Decio Studio made at alfa.brussels for Everyday Gallery, unique piece, 2019
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Clay
H 53.15 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
20th Century Italian Pair of Alfa Glass Table Lamps by Artemide & Sergio Mazza
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern pair of Italian table lamps, model Alfa are made of hand blown Murano
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lampada da tavolo 'Alfa' di Sergio Mazza per Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Taranto, IT
Lampada da tavolo 'Alfa' di Sergio Mazza per Artemide. Il primo progetto di Artemide, l'"Alfa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Sergio Mazza, Pandora, Pendant Light, Artemide, 1960s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Paris, FR
earned immediately a great success with the Delta and Alfa lamps.
In 1961, he started a new collaboration
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Dodona 300 bookcase by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide - Italy - 70's.
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Padova, IT
Sanremo in 1931, and by the designer Sergio Mazza, born in Milan in 1931. designing the Alfa Lamp, the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
H 82.68 in W 89.77 in D 11.42 in
Set of 2 white plastic armchairs "Vicario" model by V. Magistretti for Artemide
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Padova, IT
latter who designing the Alfa Lamp, the company's first successful product, a year before the launch of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
H 26.78 in W 26.38 in D 27.56 in
Sergio Mazza Set of Two Narciso Wall Mirrors with Brass Frame by Artemide 1960s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
designed his most famous lamps ( Delta, Tau, Sigma, Alfa, and Clio lamps) for Artemide, that become quickly
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
H 24.41 in Dm 24.41 in
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Romeo Regga Table Lamp
By Alfa Romeo
Located in Porto, PT
Imposing table lamp, base in chromed metal, brass and printed Lucite with lampshade in white fabric
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Pair of Table Lamps Alfa by Sergio Mazza, 1959
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Fossano, IT
Table lamps called Alfa designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide in 1959.
Black portoro marble base
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Artemide Alfa LED-T Table Lamp in White and Marble Base by Sergio Mazza
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Hicksville, NY
Artemide Alfa LED-T table lamp in white and black marble base. Designed by Sergio Mazza, its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Jo Hammerborg, Alfa Wall Lamp
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Jylland, DK
a hardware store in Aarhus, among other things, acted with kerosene lamps, gas lamps and related
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Copper
Jo Hammerborg, Alfa Wall Lamp
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Jylland, DK
a hardware store in Aarhus, among other things, acted with kerosene lamps, gas lamps and related
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Copper
Sergio Mazza Narciso Nickel Plated and Satinized Wall Mirror for Artemide, 1960s
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Firenze, IT
designed the company’s first successful product, the Alfa Lamp (1959), which incorporated natural and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 1.97 in Dm 24.41 in
Sergio Mazza Floor Lamp Italy, 1958
By Sergio Mazza
Located in London, GB
inspiration behind the first Artemide piece produced entitled the Alfa lamp. This latter design was a slightly
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
Floor lamp Chimera by Vico Magistretti for Artemide 60s, 70’s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Padova, IT
Alfa Lamp, the company's first successful product, a year before the launch of Artemide. In the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Sergio Mazza Alfa table lamp
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table lamp sold by Artemide
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Alfa Table Lamp by Sergio Mazza
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Long Island City, NY
Alfa Table Lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Italian Table Lamp and Jewelry Box from Alfa Ceramiche
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage elegant table lamp and jewelry box from the Italian brand Alfa Ceramiche.
Great design
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
1960s Sergio Mazza Italian Glass Table Lamp for Artemide Model Alfa
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
1960s Italian table lamp model Alfa designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide.
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Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Sergio Mazza White Glass Metal Squared Base Micol Rounded Table Lamp Italy 1960s
By Sergio Mazza
Located in IT
company’s first successful product, the Alfa lamp (1959), which incorporated natural and manmade elements of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 22 in W 19.7 in D 19.7 in
Lampada da terra 'Graal Alfa' di Arteluce Anni 90
By Arteluce
Located in Milano, IT
Lampada da terra a luce riflessa, in metallo e alluminio smaltati. Buone condizioni.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Lampada da terra 'Graal Alfa' di Arteluce Anni 90
By Arteluce
Located in Milano, IT
Lampada da terra a luce riflessa, in metallo e alluminio smaltati. Buone condizioni.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Set of 2 plastic armchairs Vicario by Vico Magistretti for Artemide 70's
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Padova, IT
Alfa Lamp, the company's first successful product, a year before the launch of Artemide. In the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
H 27.17 in W 28.35 in D 25.99 in
Artemide Milano "Delfo" Mirror by Sergio Mazza (1960s, Italy)
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in BARCELONA, ES
seen in iconic pieces like the Delfo series and the Alfa lamp.
A true collector’s piece, this Artemide
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Plastic
“Vicario” armchair by Vico Magistretti for Artemide - Italy - 70's
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Padova, IT
Alfa Lamp, the company's first successful product, a year before the launch of Artemide. In the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of 2 plastic armchairs Gaudì mod. by V. Magistretti for Artemide 70's
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Padova, IT
designer Sergio Mazza, born in Milan in 1931. As is known, it was the latter who designing the Alfa Lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
H 27.17 in W 28.35 in D 25.99 in
Table Lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza
Located in London, GB
"Alfa" table lamp designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide.
First model ever presented by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Alfetta Table Lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Rotterdam, NL
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The very similar Alfa table lamp is described in the 'Repertoire del Design Italiano 1950-2000' by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lamps, Chromed Metal 1970s-1980s Alfa & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Milano, IT
Matching wall lamps; chromed metal.ching wall lamps; chromed metal.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Rare First Edition "Alfa" Table Lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare first Edition Alfa table lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide. Designed and manufactured in Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Cotta Floor Lamp by Decio Studio Made at alfa.brussels for Everyday Gallery
By Studio Decio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cotta floor lamp by Decio Studio made at alfa.brussels for Everyday Gallery, unique piece, 2019
Category
2010s European Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Synthetic
H 12.21 in W 15.36 in L 12.21 in
Mazza and Gramigna Steel and Glass Italian Coffee Table for Cinova, 1970s
By Giuliana Gramigna, Sergio Mazza
Located in Roma, IT
Alfa Lamp (1959), which incorporated natural and manmade elements of glass, marble, and metal.
Mazza
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 13.78 in W 52.76 in L 13.78 in
Sergio Mazza Alfa Table Lamp
By Sergio Mazza
Located in London, GB
Sergio Mazza Alfa table lamp for Artemide, Italy 1960. Nickel-plated brass table lamp and zeiss
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Wall Lamp, Sconce “Grande Mania” by Vico Magistretti for Artemide 1960s, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Padova, IT
designing the Alfa Lamp, the company's first successful product, a year before the launch of Artemide. In
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 11.03 in W 11.42 in D 5.52 in
Classic Copper Wall Sconces by Jo Hammerborg, Denmark
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Haderslev, DK
Fog & Mørup in the 1960s.
The Alfa wall light and its sibling the Beta table lamp appear in F&M
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Copper
Classic Danish Mid-Century Copper Wall Sconces by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Haderslev, DK
& Mørup in the 1970s.
The Alfa wall light and its sibling the Beta table lamp appear in F&M catalogues
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
H 8.27 in W 4.34 in D 9.45 in
"Alfa" Table Lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide
Located in New York, NY
Sculpted Black Marble Base with Nickel Mounts & Ribbed, Frosted Glass Shade. Later Production.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
"Alfa" Table Lamp designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide
Located in New York, NY
Sculpted Black Marble Base with Nickel Mounts and Ribbed Frosted Glass Shade.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Sergio Mazza "alfa" Lamp
By Sergio Mazza
Located in New York, NY
Ribbed Frosted Glass shade on Nickel Mounts with Turned Wood Base
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Table Lamp Alfa by Sergio Mazza - Artemide
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Milan, IT
Table lamp Alfa by Sergio Mazza - Artemide. Made in 1959.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Sergio Mazza "Alfa" Table Lamp for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Madrid, ES
A table lamp designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide. Marble ,nickel plated brass and printed glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Sergio Mazza 'Alfa' Table Lamp for Artemide, 1960s, Italy
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original Sergio Mazza 'Alfa' table lamp for Artemide, 1960s, Italy. Newly rewired.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
SET OF FOUR FAMOUS MINI SCALE LAMPS - TIZIO-ALFA-NESSO-ECLISSE
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
SET OF FOUR MINI BATTERY OPERATED CLASSIC LAMPS-TIZIO BY RICHARD SAPPER-ALFA BY SERGIO MAZZA-NESSO
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps
"ALFA" Wall Lamps, Jo Hammerborg Pair of Brass and Brown Wall Sconces, 1963
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
ALFA - pair of wall lights, designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup in 1963 - Danish mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 6.3 in W 4.34 in D 9.06 in
Alfa Lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide in 'as New' Condition, circa 1990s
By Artemide
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
The Alfa table lamp is the first table lamp Artemide had designed in 1959. The design is by Sergio
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Crystal, Nickel
Alfa table lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Roma, IT
The Alfa table lamp is a lamp that appears in stark contrast to the cold rationalist design in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Sergio Mazza Rare Floor Lamp, 1958
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Brugge, BE
Gismondi. This lamp is thus a pre-Artemide production model. The first lamp Artemide put out was the Alfa
Category
Vintage 1950s Modern Floor Lamps
Sergio Mazza Pair of "Alfetta" Table Lamps for Artemide, 1960s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Milan, Italy
own company, Artemide. They are the smaller version of "Alfa" table lamp and currently out of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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Alfa Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal alfa lamp for your home. A alfa lamp — often made from metal, glass and stone — can elevate any home. There are 8 variations of the antique or vintage alfa lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a alfa lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A alfa lamp, designed in the mid-century modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Artemide, Sergio Mazza and Bodil Kjaer each produced at least one beautiful alfa lamp that is worth considering.
How Much is a Alfa Lamp?
A alfa lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,918, while the lowest priced sells for $1,338 and the highest can go for as much as $13,900.
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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.
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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.
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