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Aluminum Mushroom

Cast Aluminum Outdoor Mushroom Lights
Cast Aluminum Outdoor Mushroom Lights

Cast Aluminum Outdoor Mushroom Lights

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

4 Cast aluminum Outdoor Organic Mushroom Lights A great design Probably distributed by Lightolier smaller lamps 20"h x 9" x 9"

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Vintage 1960s American Garden Ornaments

Materials

Aluminum

Modernist Mushroom Floor Lamp in Polished Aluminum
Modernist Mushroom Floor Lamp in Polished Aluminum

Modernist Mushroom Floor Lamp in Polished Aluminum

Located in Stamford, CT

This modernist Mushroom Floor Lamp is constructed entirely from polished aluminum, its reflective surfaces taking on the colors and character of the surrounding environment.

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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Luigi Massoni Mushroom Table Lamp Harvey Guzzini Aluminum Chrome Italy 1970s
Luigi Massoni Mushroom Table Lamp Harvey Guzzini Aluminum Chrome Italy 1970s

Luigi Massoni Mushroom Table Lamp Harvey Guzzini Aluminum Chrome Italy 1970s

By Luigi Massoni, Harvey Guzzini

Located in Lisboa, PT

The lamp combines a broad brushed aluminum dome shade with a polished chrome and aluminum trumpet base, resulting in a perfectly balanced and harmonious silhouette.

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Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Vintage Italian Murano Glass Mushroom Form Table Lamp on Aluminum Base
Vintage Italian Murano Glass Mushroom Form Table Lamp on Aluminum Base

Vintage Italian Murano Glass Mushroom Form Table Lamp on Aluminum Base

By Murano 5

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Murano glass mushroom-form table lamp supported by a circular aluminum base (ca. 1970s, Italy).

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Blue Mushroom Desk Light Lamp Aluminium Scumble Finish and Copper Germany
1950s Blue Mushroom Desk Light Lamp Aluminium Scumble Finish and Copper Germany

1950s Blue Mushroom Desk Light Lamp Aluminium Scumble Finish and Copper Germany

By Schröder Leuchten

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

Made from aluminium and copper, which is a great colour combination; and although showing honest signs of wear, it still has bags of charm and has been gently cleaned to retain its u...

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

Materials

Aluminum, Copper

1960s Hans-Agne Jakobsson style Glass Mushroom Pendant Chandelier
1960s Hans-Agne Jakobsson style Glass Mushroom Pendant Chandelier

1960s Hans-Agne Jakobsson style Glass Mushroom Pendant Chandelier

By Forecast Lighting, Ellysett, Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Bensalem, PA

1960s original chandelier by Forecast Lighting Company Southern California circa 1960s. 6 white frosted mushroom shaped shades with brass finish please look at pictures for overall d...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Tri Level Nelson Style Mushroom Dining Table
Mid-Century Modern Tri Level Nelson Style Mushroom Dining Table

Mid-Century Modern Tri Level Nelson Style Mushroom Dining Table

Located in Wilmington, DE

Mid-Century Modern Tri Level Nelson Style Mushroom Dining Table Offered is a vintage mid-century modern dining table, in the style of George Nelson.

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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Laurel Mushroom Table Lamps in Chrome / Silver
Mid-Century Modern Laurel Mushroom Table Lamps in Chrome / Silver

Mid-Century Modern Laurel Mushroom Table Lamps in Chrome / Silver

Located in Pasadena, TX

This modern mushroom table lamp features a striking chrome base and an elegant murano-style glass shade with a unique white swirl pattern, creating a soft, diffused glow. The lamp's ...

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Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

MCM Modern Painting LEE REYNOLDS Vanguard Studios MAGIC MUSHROOM FOREST 1960's
MCM Modern Painting LEE REYNOLDS Vanguard Studios MAGIC MUSHROOM FOREST 1960's

MCM Modern Painting LEE REYNOLDS Vanguard Studios MAGIC MUSHROOM FOREST 1960's

By Lee Reynolds

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A funky 1960's mushroom/forrest scene by Lee Reynolds. Nicely done in dark greens/browns and framed in aluminium frame.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Aluminum

Angelo Mangiarotti Style Chrome and Black Enameled Metal Mushroom Table Lamp
Angelo Mangiarotti Style Chrome and Black Enameled Metal Mushroom Table Lamp

Angelo Mangiarotti Style Chrome and Black Enameled Metal Mushroom Table Lamp

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Angelo Mangiarotti style polished aluminum and black enameled metal mushroom table lamp.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Paul Mayen Mid Century Modern Blue Mushroom Chrome Table Lamp for Habitat 1960s
Paul Mayen Mid Century Modern Blue Mushroom Chrome Table Lamp for Habitat 1960s

Paul Mayen Mid Century Modern Blue Mushroom Chrome Table Lamp for Habitat 1960s

By Habitat International, Paul Mayen

Located in Troy, MI

Dome shade table lamp designed by Paul Mayen for Habitat Inc New York City USA circa 1960s Mushroom form aluminum shade in a matte blue enamel with white acrylic diffuser On a chrom...

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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel, Steel, Chrome

2 Elio Martinelli 625 mushroom table lamp by Martinelli Luce, Italy, 1960s
2 Elio Martinelli 625 mushroom table lamp by Martinelli Luce, Italy, 1960s

2 Elio Martinelli 625 mushroom table lamp by Martinelli Luce, Italy, 1960s

By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli

Located in Zevenaar, NL

This model “625” lamp is designed by Elio Martinelli in 1968 for Martinelli Luce. No words needed for this amazing space age mushroom lamp. The base is made of enameled metal with t...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Swiss Mid-Century Space Age Mushroom Type 60 Table Lamp by Temde, 1960s
Swiss Mid-Century Space Age Mushroom Type 60 Table Lamp by Temde, 1960s

Swiss Mid-Century Space Age Mushroom Type 60 Table Lamp by Temde, 1960s

By Temde Leuchten

Located in Hannover, DE

Large Swiss mid-century Space Age Mushroom Type 60 table lamp by Temde, 1960s. Sculptural, mushroom-shaped construction with a shaft and round base made of chrome-plated aluminum, gl...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Vetri d‘Arte Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamps, Italy, 1970s
Pair of Vetri d‘Arte Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamps, Italy, 1970s

Pair of Vetri d‘Arte Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamps, Italy, 1970s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Vetri

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Pair of beautiful Italian table lamps by Vetri d‘Arte Murano. They have a extraordinary mushroom shape. Very good vintage condition. The lights require E27 light bulbs. Free w...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Angelo Mangiarotti Saffo Table Lamp in Blown Glass for Artemide, 1970
Angelo Mangiarotti Saffo Table Lamp in Blown Glass for Artemide, 1970

Angelo Mangiarotti Saffo Table Lamp in Blown Glass for Artemide, 1970

By Artemide, Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide in 1967. Cast aluminum base. Hand blown mushroom esk Murano glass defuser.

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

Materials

Aluminum

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pair of "BN-26" Table Lamps for AB Markaryd, Sweden 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pair of "BN-26" Table Lamps for AB Markaryd, Sweden 1950s

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pair of "BN-26" Table Lamps for AB Markaryd, Sweden 1950s

By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Utrecht, NL

This pair of “BN-26” lamps has an individualistic look with a layered look consisting of four lacquered aluminium parts resembling mushrooms. This mushroom silhouette, lovable as it ...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

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Magic Mushroom Lamp
Magic Mushroom Lamp

Magic Mushroom Lamp

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H 21 in W 10 in D 10 in

Magic Mushroom Lamp

Located in Seattle, WA

Black painted cast aluminum mushroom lamp. These were originally designed to be outdoor lighting.

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Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps

Vintage Mushroom Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips
Vintage Mushroom Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips

Vintage Mushroom Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips

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H 16.15 in Dm 14.57 in

Vintage Mushroom Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips

By Philips, Louis Christiaan Kalff

Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE

Vintage mushroom table lamp designed by Louis Christiaan Kalff for Philips.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Bill Curry for Design Line Mushroom Top Stemlite Table Lamp
Bill Curry for Design Line Mushroom Top Stemlite Table Lamp

Bill Curry for Design Line Mushroom Top Stemlite Table Lamp

By Bill Curry & Design Line

Located in Ferndale, MI

Mushroom top Stemlite table lamp designed by Bill Curry for Design Line in baked white enamel, with discrete vertical switch and three-way socket. A handblown glass globe sits atop t...

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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Vintage Italian Metal Floor Lamp Mushroom Acrylic Shade circa 1970
Vintage Italian Metal Floor Lamp Mushroom Acrylic Shade circa 1970

Vintage Italian Metal Floor Lamp Mushroom Acrylic Shade circa 1970

Located in Houston, TX

The simplicity of the circular base is echoed by the cylindrical shaft both crafted of a matte finished aluminum material. The mushroom shaped half sphere shade is made of acrylic an...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Laurel Brushed Aluminium Floor Lamp Mushroom Shade
Laurel Brushed Aluminium Floor Lamp Mushroom Shade

Laurel Brushed Aluminium Floor Lamp Mushroom Shade

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Denver, CO

The iconic 1960s midcentury Laurel lighting floor lamp. Brushed aluminium tulip style base and stem topped with a satin Scandinavian glass "mushroom" shade.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Brushed Aluminum Mushroom Table Lamps by Bill Curry for Laurel
Pair of Brushed Aluminum Mushroom Table Lamps by Bill Curry for Laurel

Pair of Brushed Aluminum Mushroom Table Lamps by Bill Curry for Laurel

By Laurel Lamp Company, Bill Curry

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Classic, Mid-Century Modern, mushroom table lamps by Bill Curry for Laurel Lamp Company, feature brushed aluminum bases with frosted glass shades.

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

Materials

Aluminum

A French Space Age Mushroom form Aluminum Sculpture, C. 1960.
A French Space Age Mushroom form Aluminum Sculpture, C. 1960.

A French Space Age Mushroom form Aluminum Sculpture, C. 1960.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Step back into the golden age of design with this vintage aluminum mushroom sculpture, a timeless piece that effortlessly blends retro charm with industrial edge.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Bijou Table Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips, the Netherlands, 1950s-1960s
Bijou Table Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips, the Netherlands, 1950s-1960s

Bijou Table Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips, the Netherlands, 1950s-1960s

By Philips, Louis Kalff

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This Classic dark green 'Bijou' table lamp was designed by Louis Kalff for Philips in the Netherlands. It has an aluminum, mushroom shaped lampshade standing on a brass tripod base.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Aluminum and Tinted Glass 70's Mushroom Lamp
Aluminum and Tinted Glass 70's Mushroom Lamp

Aluminum and Tinted Glass 70's Mushroom Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Aluminum and tinted glass 70's mushroom lamp. Use with a clear bulb or mirror bulb.

Category

American Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Polished Aluminum and Brass Mushroom Floor Lamps by Laurel
Pair of Polished Aluminum and Brass Mushroom Floor Lamps by Laurel

Pair of Polished Aluminum and Brass Mushroom Floor Lamps by Laurel

By Laurel Studios

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A pair of mushroom floor lamps by Laurel. Polished aluminum and brass with white frosted glass shades.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Mushroom Lamps
Pair of Mushroom Lamps

Pair of Mushroom Lamps

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H 33 in W 17 in

Pair of Mushroom Lamps

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of coppered shade "mushroom" lamps.

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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Roberto Pamio Mushroom Lamp, Italy 1980
Roberto Pamio Mushroom Lamp, Italy 1980

Roberto Pamio Mushroom Lamp, Italy 1980

By Roberto Pamio

Located in Culver City, CA

Italy, 1980 White glass with crystal glass rim with - metallic dark grey aluminium base 17"dia x 18”h Ref. L5346 $ 3,200

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Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Aluminum

Pair Of Laurel Mushroom Shade Floor Lamps
Pair Of Laurel Mushroom Shade Floor Lamps

Pair Of Laurel Mushroom Shade Floor Lamps

Located in Pasadena, TX

A pair of mid century modern Laurel floor lamps with white frosted glass mushroom shades and brushed spun steel tulip bases.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Koch & Lowy Modernist Mushroom Task Table Lamp
Koch & Lowy Modernist Mushroom Task Table Lamp

Koch & Lowy Modernist Mushroom Task Table Lamp

By Koch & Lowy

Located in Stamford, CT

A modernist interpretation of the classic Mid-Century mushroom form, the lamp features a semi-polished aluminum finish that is softer and more refined than a full polish.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Iconic 1970’s Laurel Mushroom Lamps by Robert Sonneman
Iconic 1970’s Laurel Mushroom Lamps by Robert Sonneman

Iconic 1970’s Laurel Mushroom Lamps by Robert Sonneman

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare find in these mushroom domed Laurel Lamps as found. Would be gorgeous restored in a rich golden brass patina.

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Mushroom Desk Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips
Vintage Mushroom Desk Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips

Vintage Mushroom Desk Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips

By Philips, Louis Kalff

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage mushroom table lamp designed by Louis Christiaan Kalff for Philips.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Walter Von Nessen Mushroom Table Lamp for Nessen Studios
Walter Von Nessen Mushroom Table Lamp for Nessen Studios

Walter Von Nessen Mushroom Table Lamp for Nessen Studios

By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Walter von Nessen mushroom lamp for Nessen Studio, c.1960s, USA. The table lamp features an orange enamel spun aluminum dome shade.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Aluminum

Pair of Mushroom Lamps by the Laurel Lamp Co.
Pair of Mushroom Lamps by the Laurel Lamp Co.

Pair of Mushroom Lamps by the Laurel Lamp Co.

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A matched pair of mushroom lamps by the Laurel Lamp Company. They have their original white finish, with acorn style globes. Lamps are all original. Lamps measure 19" high and 9" in ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

60's ‘Mushroom’ table lamp model no. 24124 Valinte Oy
60's ‘Mushroom’ table lamp model no. 24124 Valinte Oy

60's ‘Mushroom’ table lamp model no. 24124 Valinte Oy

By Valinte Oy

Located in Tomi, Nagano

small “Mushroom” table lamps by Valinte, model no. 24124. The rounded shades cast a soft, atmospheric light, while the restrained scale keeps the silhouette calm and unobtrusive. On ...

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Vintage 1960s Finnish Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Elio Martinelli “Mushroom” Table Lamp for Martinelli Luce, Italy, 1970s
Elio Martinelli “Mushroom” Table Lamp for Martinelli Luce, Italy, 1970s

Elio Martinelli “Mushroom” Table Lamp for Martinelli Luce, Italy, 1970s

By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Elio Martinelli “Mushroom” Table Lamp for Martinelli Luce, Italy, 1970s – Lacquered Aluminum Base & Opaline Acrylic Shade Add a touch of iconic Italian mid-century design to your sp...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp by Designline in White
Mid Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp by Designline in White

Mid Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp by Designline in White

By Laurel Lamp Company, Design Line

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A handsome table lamp in a conical mushroom form after Laurel Lamp Company. The lamp features a cast aluminum base with a white powder coat and a mouth blown frosted glass lamp shade.

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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp by Designline in Yellow & White
Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp by Designline in Yellow & White

Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp by Designline in Yellow & White

By Laurel Lamp Company, Design Line

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A handsome table lamp in a conical mushroom form after Laurel lamp Company. The lamp features a cast aluminum base with a yellow powder coat and a mouth blown frosted glass lamp shade.

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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Vetri d‘Arte, Italy, 1970s
Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Vetri d‘Arte, Italy, 1970s

Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Vetri d‘Arte, Italy, 1970s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Vetri

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Beautiful Italian table lamp by Vetri d‘Arte Murano. It has an extraordinary mushroom shape. Very good vintage condition. The lights requires one E27 light bulb. Very good vintage...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Bill Curry Mushroom Table Lamp for Design Line Mid-Century Modern
Bill Curry Mushroom Table Lamp for Design Line Mid-Century Modern

Bill Curry Mushroom Table Lamp for Design Line Mid-Century Modern

By Bill Curry & Design Line

Located in Round Rock, TX

A mushroom table lamp designed by Bill Curry for Design Line. All original working condition.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Black Enameled Base with Glass Shade Mushroom Lamp by Laurel
Midcentury Black Enameled Base with Glass Shade Mushroom Lamp by Laurel

Midcentury Black Enameled Base with Glass Shade Mushroom Lamp by Laurel

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in San Diego, CA

beautiful striking mushroom table lamp was designed by Laurel Lighting Company, the base has a black satin enamel finish, and the lampshade it’s made in Italy, mouth-blown glass.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp by Designline in Green & White Glass
Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp by Designline in Green & White Glass

Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp by Designline in Green & White Glass

By Laurel Lamp Company, Design Line

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A handsome table lamp in a conical mushroom form after Laurel Lamp Company. The lamp features a cast aluminum base with a green powder coat and a mouth blown frosted glass lamp shade.

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Bill Curry Mid-Century Modern Laurel Lamp Style Mushroom Table Lamps
Vintage Bill Curry Mid-Century Modern Laurel Lamp Style Mushroom Table Lamps

Vintage Bill Curry Mid-Century Modern Laurel Lamp Style Mushroom Table Lamps

By Bill Curry

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair, vintage Mid-Century Modern table lamps likely an early design after Bill Curry’s Laurel Mushroom Lamp. Both beautiful and let off tons of light - modern wiring.

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Large Plexiglass Mushroom Table Lamp by Groupe Habitat, France, c.1970
Large Plexiglass Mushroom Table Lamp by Groupe Habitat, France, c.1970

Large Plexiglass Mushroom Table Lamp by Groupe Habitat, France, c.1970

By Harvey Guzzini, Habitat International

Located in Surbiton, GB

Large Space Age table lamp produced by Groupe Habitat, France, c.1970. Formed from a large plexiglass dome shade on a lacquered aluminium base. Dimensions (cm, approx): Height: ...

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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

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Aluminum Mushroom For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the aluminum mushroom you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, aluminum and glass, every aluminum mushroom was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an aluminum mushroom, we have 58 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer aluminum mushroom, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An aluminum mushroom, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Laurel Lamp Company, Bill Curry and Seguso Vetri d'Arte each produced at least one beautiful aluminum mushroom that is worth considering.

How Much is a Aluminum Mushroom?

The average selling price for an aluminum mushroom at 1stDibs is $1,205, while they’re typically $331 on the low end and $6,400 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.

Styles to Know

Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp

Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.