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Vintage Bauhaus Table Lamp
By Bauhaus
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Bauhaus table lamp. From the 1930s with a lovely wear and patina to the surfaces. Rewired
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Steel

Vintage Bauhaus Table Lamp
Vintage Bauhaus Table Lamp
H 12.6 in Dm 11.82 in
Vintage Bauhaus table lamp by Christian Deki for Koranda, 1940s
By Bauhaus
Located in Catania, IT
Vintage Bauhaus table lamp by Christian Deki for Koranda, 1940s. Product in good condition with
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Vintage 1940s German Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Vintage Industrial Chrome and Black Articulating Task Lamp
By Bauhaus
Located in Sacramento, CA
Vintage industrial design chrome and black articulating desk lamp. Lamp height is adjustable and
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Table Lamps

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Metal, Wire

Vintage Bauhaus Design Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made vintage Bauhaus design desk lamp. This was made in Germany, it dates
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Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Bauhaus Design Desk Lamp
Vintage Bauhaus Design Desk Lamp
H 14.97 in W 16.15 in D 11.03 in
Vintage Bauhaus Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage Bauhaus desk lamp, likely to have been made by Escolux in Germany in the 1930’s
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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Bauhaus Desk Lamp
Vintage Bauhaus Desk Lamp
H 15.36 in W 14.97 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Bauhaus Metal & Bakelite Table Lamp
Located in Praha, CZ
A beautiful vintage Bauhaus table lamp. The lamp is made of metal with bakelite and brass accents
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Vintage 1940s German Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Bauhaus Vintage Table Lamp Bedside Lamp Marianne Brandt for Ruppelwerke 1920s
By Marianne Brandt
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus vintage table lamp or bedside lamp model Tastlicht by Marianne Brandt for Ruppelwerke 1920s
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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal

Bauhaus Art Deco Green Metal Vintage Table Lamp, 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus Art Deco table lamp or architects desk lamp from green metal adjustable from up to down
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Vintage 1920s Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Hala Busquet / Hala 144 Table Lamp - White Bauhaus Desk Lamp, 1970s
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
White bauhaus table lamp classic 'Hala Busquet' or 'Hala 144' designed by Herman Busquet for Hala
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20th Century Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal

Decorative, Vintage Art Deco, Bauhaus Table Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative Art Deco, Bauhaus table lamp. Very good condition.
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20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Black Vintage Flexible Desk Lamp by Hala Bauhaus Style, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Black Bauhaus style desk lamp by Hala. The position of the lamp can easily be adjusted, it moves
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20th Century Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Bauhaus Wagenfeld Christian Dell Hillebrand Desk Lamp by Karl Trabert
By Karl Trabert
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Boijmans collections. lamp is in good vintage condition and functions well. A broken spring of the push
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Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Bauhaus German Minimalist Black Metal Desk Lamp from Gebrüder Cosack
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
incidence. The switch is located on the base. This lamp is the quintessence of the Bauhaus style
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Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Bauhaus Vintage Metal Desk Lamp Attributed to Christian Dell 1930s Germany
By Christian Dell
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus vintage metal desk lamp or table lamp attributed to Christian Dell, Germany, 1930s. While
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Industrial Desk or Table Lamp Petite Bauhaus Style Copper, 1930's
By Marianne Brandt
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage Industrial Desk or Table Lamp Petite Bauhaus Style Copper Minimalist Industrial Desk, Task
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Mid-20th Century French Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Brass, Copper

Bauhaus Vintage off White Metal Wood Table Lamp TL 322 Christian Dell, 1933
By Christian Dell
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus vintage ivory colored table lamp designed by Christian Dell 1933 and produced by Koranda
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Enameled Tole and Brass Desk Lamp 1960s Bauhaus
By Stilnovo, Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage 1950s Italian Enameled Tole and Brass Desk Lamp, Bauhaus Style. This exquisite vintage
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Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

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Metal

Bauhaus Metal Table lamp by Max Schumacher, Germany 1930s
By Max Schumacher
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage metal green desk lamp Bauhaus style made in Germany in the 1930s. In good vintage
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal

Black Bauhaus Vintage Metal Table Lamp by Christian Dell, 1930s, Germany
By Christian Dell
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus black lacquered vintage metal table lamp by Christian Dell 1930s, Germany with white enamel
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

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Metal

Bauhaus Art Deco Vintage Industrial Silver Nickel Metal Floor Lamp, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus Art Deco nickel metal floor lamp, which is swiveling and adjustable to height from 137 cm
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Metal

Bauhaus Telescopic and Flexible Desk Lamp of Brass with Brown Patina 1930s
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage Bauhaus telescopic desk lamp in the style of Christian Dell and Kaiser Idell. Most likely
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Vintage 1930s French Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Green Bauhaus Art Deco Vintage Table Lamp Metal by Max Schumacher, 1934, Germany
By Max Schumacher
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage table lamp from green metal by Max Schumacher, 1934 Germany. We present a
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps

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Metal

French Anthracite Grey Industrial Bauhaus Desk Lamp by Jumo, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Very early large model 210 from Jumo France. Vintage industrial Bauhaus lamp with base and
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

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Metal

Black 1930s Bauhaus or Industrial Style Table or Desk Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming black lacquer and chrome Bauhaus industrial desk or Table lamp was produced during
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Vintage 1930s Czech Industrial Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Chrome, Metal

Iconic Pair of Bauhaus WG24 Table Lamps by Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Weesp, NL
Iconic Pair of Bauhaus WG24 Table Lamps by Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld (Designed 1924) Made by
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Architect Desk Lamp from ASAS, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
1940s greatly inspired by the Bauhaus Movement with lighting. It features original textured paint
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Vintage 1940s Danish Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Green Enamel Bank Lamp from BUR, 1930s
By Bünte und Remmler
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage green enamel bauhaus table lamp made by BUR ( Bünte und Remmler ) in Germany during the
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Enamel, Iron

Vintage Green Enamel Bank Lamp from BUR, 1930s
Vintage Green Enamel Bank Lamp from BUR, 1930s
H 16.93 in W 11.42 in D 10.63 in
Gray Vintage Hala Busquet/Hala 144 Table Lamp by Herman Busquet, 1970s
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Light gray bauhaus table lamp classic 'Hala Busquet' or 'Hala 144' designed by Herman Busquet for
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20th Century Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Black Table Lamp by Christian Dell for BUR Bunte & Remmler, 1930s
By Christian Dell, Bünte und Remmler
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage 1930s BUR Model 2700 table lamp designed by famous BAUHAUS designer Christian Dell For BUR
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Iron

Vintage black desk lamp Model 2768 Matador Bur by Christian Dell Germany 1930s
By Christian Dell
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Matador Bur produced by the esteemed Bauhaus in the 1930s. This lamp stands as a vibrant symbol of the
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Vintage 1930s Italian Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Industrial Articulated Black Work Lamp by Curt Fischer for Midgard
By Midgard, Curt Fischer
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This vintage articulated work lamp was originally designed by Curt Fisher for Midgard
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Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Iron

Vintage Louis Poulsen PH 3/2 Table Lamp in Chrome & Opaline Glass
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Based upon a design from the late 1920s this PH 3/2 desk lamp was relaunched by Louis Poulsen in
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Vintage 1920s Danish Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

1930'S Table Lamp Kaiser Idell By Christian Dell
By Christian Dell
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1930s Bauhaus table lamp Kaiser Idell model 6556 designed by Christian Dell. Adjustable by
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal

Polo Popular Desk Lamp by Christian Dell for Bünte und Remmler
By Christian Dell, Bünte und Remmler
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This Bauhaus desk or table lamp is a classic design by Christian Dell for Bünte und Remmler. It
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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Iron

Bauhaus Vintage Black and White Email Hanging Lamp, 1920s, Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus vintage hanging lamp from enameled metal in black and white color 1920s, Germany. A simple
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Vintage 1920s Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Bauhaus Silver Metal Opal Glass Vintage Hanging Lamp Pendant Germany, 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus vintage silver metal and opal glass hanging lamp or pendant lantern like, designed and
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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Bauhaus Black and White Vintage Four ( 4 ) Email Hanging Lamps, 1920s, Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus four ( 4 ) black and white enameled Hanging Lamps designed and executed 1920s in Europe
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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Bauhaus Black and White Email Metal Brass Vintage Hanging Lamps 1920s Set of Six
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus vintage six ( 6 ) simple black and white enameled metal hanging Lamps 1920s, Germany. A
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Vintage 1920s Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Antique Vintage Bauhaus Kandem Opaline Etched Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
students designed and developed lamps for mass production. The Kandem-Bauhaus relationship ended in 1933
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Early 20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Antique Vintage German Bauhaus Opaline Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- An original and rare Bauhaus opaline brass ceiling pendant, Germany circa 1930. - The pendant
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Early 20th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Bauhaus Art Deco Vintage Pendant Chandelier Opal Glass Metal, 1930s, Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus Art Deco vintage pendant hanging lamp chandelier with a nickel-plated metal base and an
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vintage Lamp from Briloner Leuchten
Located in Bastogne, BE
- Vintage lamp from the German company Briloner Leuchten - 1xE27 bulb.
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Vintage 1980s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Vintage Grey Enameled Hanging Lamp
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Very old industrial hanging lamp from former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Lamp has a black metal dome
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Early 20th Century European Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Iron

Vintage Black Industrial Ceiling Lamp, 1930s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Pendant lamp from former Czechoslovakia, previously used in factories during the 1930s. Made from
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Vintage Industrial Adjustable Articulated Telescopic Task Lamp
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Vintage black industrial adjustable articulated telescopic task lamp made in Germany in the 1920s
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel

German Vintage Round Ceiling Lamp by Kaiser Idell, 1960s
By Kaiser Idell, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Oirlo, LI
A beautiful round vintage ceiling lamp with glass shade made of special ice glass. The glass is of
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Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Yellow Bauhaus Desk Lamp
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
Yellow metal Bauhaus style desk lamp. This lamp dates from the late 1960s and is designed in the
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Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Yellow Bauhaus Desk Lamp
Vintage Yellow Bauhaus Desk Lamp
H 19.69 in Dm 11.82 in
Beautiful Bauhaus Style Vintage Lamp
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Jylland, DK
The German / Austrian Bauhaus style is a sought after design. The probably most famous designer is
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20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Beautiful Bauhaus Style Vintage Lamp
Beautiful Bauhaus Style Vintage Lamp
H 11.82 in W 8.27 in D 13.78 in
Vintage Bauhaus Desk Lamp, 1940s
Located in Chesham, GB
A vintage 1940s bauhaus desk lamp in grey.
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Vintage 1940s Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Bauhaus Desk Lamp, 1940s
Vintage Bauhaus Desk Lamp, 1940s
H 16.54 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Vintage Dark Brown Bauhaus Desk Lamp, 1960s
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
Dark brown metal Bauhaus style desk lamp. This lamp dates from the late 1960s and is designed in
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Bauhaus Adjustable Red Lamp, 1950s
Located in Chesham, GB
A desk 1950s (Bauhaus style), red lacquered metal lamp; round metal base red with switch
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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Bauhaus Adjustable Red Lamp, 1950s
Vintage Bauhaus Adjustable Red Lamp, 1950s
H 18.51 in W 13.78 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Pendulum Lamp in the Style of Bauhaus Period
Located in London, GB
Wonderful small vintage table lamp with a pendulum system in the style of Bauhaus period, made from
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Mid-20th Century French Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal

Bauhaus Vintage Patinated Metal Wood Table Lamp TL 322 Christian Dell, 1933
By Koranda Austria, Christian Dell
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus vintage patinated metal wood table lamp TL 322 Christian Dell, 1933.
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

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Metal

Bauhaus Table / Desk Lamp by Christian Dell, for Koranda, 1930s
By Koranda Austria
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Bauhaus table lamp by Christian Dell for Koranda. This piece is a well-known design that is
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Vintage 1930s Table Lamps

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Chrome, Iron

German Bauhaus Design Sistrah Pendant Lamp by Otto Müller, 1931
By Otto Müller, Sistrah-Licht GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
1931, Germany and is typical for the German Bauhaus period. This vintage designer lamp is made from 2
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome, Nickel

1930's Vintage German Bauhaus Desk Lamp
By Bauhaus
Located in London, GB
A stylish and rare vintage German Bauhaus desk lamp. This was made in Germany, it dates from around
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Bauhaus Desk Lamp, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Late Bauhaus period beige table lamp with a brass arm. The shade is adjustable, making it very
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Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Bauhaus Desk Lamp, 1950s
Vintage Bauhaus Desk Lamp, 1950s
H 9.45 in Dm 8.27 in L 9.45 in
1940s Bauhaus Vintage Table Green Table Lamp
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A 1940s Bauhaus style vintage green table lamp. In good conditions with beautiful signs of time.
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Vintage 1940s Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Steel

1940s Bauhaus Green Iron Vintage Industrial Lamp
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A 1940s Industrial lamp in Bauhaus style with flexible structure. Beautiful sign of time on the
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Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

1940s Vintage Bauhaus Style Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
A beautiful early midcentury table lamp darting from circa 1940s-1950s, this is very much in the
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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Vintage Bauhaus Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage bauhaus lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and glass, every vintage bauhaus lamp was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage bauhaus lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A vintage bauhaus lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one vintage bauhaus lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Christian Dell, Siemens and Kaiser Idell produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Bauhaus Lamp?

Prices for a vintage bauhaus lamp start at $172 and top out at $16,384 with the average selling for $411.

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 Vintage Bauhaus Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage Stiffel lamps, first check a piece for any markings. Nearly all Stiffel lamps have a marking at least on the switch, but some also feature large foil stamps on their bases or bulb sockets. By comparing the marks on your lamp to images and descriptions published on trusted online resources, you can often determine approximately when Stiffel produced your lamp. If your lamp is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage. Older Stiffel lamps are antiques, and newer ones are contemporary. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find an assortment of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.

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