What is a good desk lamp?

A good desk lamp is going to make a substantial difference in any home, office or studio. The ideal desk lamp should provide apt task lighting, be easy to use, and also be aesthetically pleasing. Find a wide range of unique and elegant desk lamps on 1stDibs today.

What is the best desk lamp?

The best desk lamp is a matter of preference — the right fixture can help you work more efficiently while also reducing eye strain. LED desk lamps in the 2700K to 4500K color temperature range often provide a warm and pleasing light under which to work. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and modern desk lamps from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

Who invented the desk lamp?

No one knows for sure who invented the desk lamp , as many engineers worked on designs for lamps during the 1920s. Many experts cite the Anglepoise lamp, however, as the earliest iteration of the modern desk lamp. Since its 1934 debut, this ingenious task light has become one of the most celebrated examples of industrial design. How the Anglepoise came to be is the stuff of design legend : In 1932, a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine joined forces with a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons , to create a mechanism by which opposed springs would, as Carwardine explained, exert a “unidirectional constant force” on a pivoted lever that could counteract the force of gravity.This invention was not destined for an auto but for a lamp Carwardine was developing. The innovation would allow the piece’s articulated arm to be moved with ease to almost any position and remain there. As the product of engineering acumen rather than fashion, the Anglepoise soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted it as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.”The Angelpoise's rivals include the 1930 Bestlite, which was one of the earliest Bauhaus -influenced designs, created by Robert Dudley Best , who had studied under Walter Gropius at the Bauhaus in Dessau . German modernist Karl Trabert ’s 1930s desk lamp for Schanzenbach & Co. was notable for its domed shade above a hinged arm.Find vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.

What is the best LED desk lamp?

There are many types of best LED desk lamps for your home — it's really a matter of preference. On 1stDibs, there are modern, mid-century modern desk lamps and other lighting to choose from.

Who designed the Anglepoise desk lamp?

British designer George Carwardine designed the Anglepoise desk lamp. Before creating the light fixture, he worked as an engineer designing automobile suspension systems. The first Anglepoise lamps debuted in 1931. You can find a variety of Anglepoise desk lamps on 1stDibs.

What are green desk lamps called?

The desk lamps with the green shade are called banker’s lamps. Banker’s lamps are green because it is believed the color helps to encourage concentration and is mentally soothing. It is also said that green helps with eye strain. You can shop a selection of banker’s lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Arredoluce Desk Lamp

Italian Desk

Golden Compass

Angelo Lelli For Arredoluce

Lumis Lamp Italian

Midcentury Articulating Lamp

Space Age Desk

Futuristic Desk

Italian Enamel Dining Table

1970s Space Age Italian Desk Lamp in the Style of Arredoluce

$470

H 18.9 in W 12.6 in D 18.51 in

1970s Space Age Italian Desk Lamp in the Style of Arredoluce

By Arredoluce

Located in Aci Castello, IT

and needs regular e27 bulb. This desk lamp is a testament to the futuristic and innovative design

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Angelo Lelli Desk Lamp for Arredoluce, Italy, 1970s

$763Sale Price|27% Off

H 19.69 in W 12.21 in D 17.72 in

Vintage Angelo Lelli Desk Lamp for Arredoluce, Italy, 1970s

By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Vintage Desk Lamp, Angelo Lelli for Arredo Luce, Italy 1970s Elegant vintage table - desk lamp

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Nanda Vigo, space age desk lamp, Arredoluce, Milano Italy, 1970

$1,841

H 12.21 in W 21.66 in D 7.88 in

Nanda Vigo, space age desk lamp, Arredoluce, Milano Italy, 1970

By Arredoluce, Nanda Vigo

Located in Firenze, IT

Space age steel table / desk lamp designed by Nanda Vigo produced by Angelo Lelii ‘s Arredoluce

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel

Italian Midcentury Brass Articulating and Counter-Balance Desk Lamp, Arredoluce

$2,500

H 22 in W 30 in D 6 in

Italian Midcentury Brass Articulating and Counter-Balance Desk Lamp, Arredoluce

By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii

Located in New York, NY

Elegant and Dramatic Italian Mid-Century Modern style desk or table lamp in the style of Angelo

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Cantilevered Table / Desk Lamp, Attr. to Arredoluce

$2,200

H 22.5 in Dm 8.5 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Cantilevered Table / Desk Lamp, Attr. to Arredoluce

By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce

Located in New York, NY

An original, daring Italian Mid-Century Modern table lamp circa 1950 attributed to Arredoluce and

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Nickel, Metal

1950 Arredoluce Attributed Mid-Century Modern Brass and Marble Italian Desk Lamp

$1,514

H 15.75 in W 14.57 in D 11.82 in

1950 Arredoluce Attributed Mid-Century Modern Brass and Marble Italian Desk Lamp

By Oscar Torlasco, Arredoluce

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A desk lamp in white Carrara marble, brass and aluminum, it has been manufactured in Italy probably

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

Materials

Carrara Marble, Aluminum, Brass

Angelo Lelii, Desk or Table Lamp, model 12401, Arredoluce, Italy, circa 1952

$8,752

H 18.9 in W 16.93 in D 7.09 in

Angelo Lelii, Desk or Table Lamp, model 12401, Arredoluce, Italy, circa 1952

By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Rare adjustable table lamp, model no. 12401, designed by Angelo Lelii circa 1952 and manufactured

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Aluminum, Brass

Mid Century Modern Brass Desk Lamp

$850

H 21 in W 6 in D 6 in

Mid Century Modern Brass Desk Lamp

By Arredoluce

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mid Century Modern Brass Desk Lamp, in the style of Italian maker Arredoluce, but probably American

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Angelo Lelii desk light 'Scrittoio', Model 12297, Arredoluce, Italy c1950

$6,463

H 14.97 in Dm 9.45 in

Angelo Lelii desk light 'Scrittoio', Model 12297, Arredoluce, Italy c1950

By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce

Located in London, GB

Original Angelo Lelii table light 'Scritto' for Arredoluce. Italy c1950 With original paint work

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Angelo Lelli table lamp for Arredoluce mod. Scrittoio 12297, 1949

$5,170Sale Price|20% Off

H 15.75 in Dm 9.45 in

Angelo Lelli table lamp for Arredoluce mod. Scrittoio 12297, 1949

By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce

Located in The Hague, NL

Rare early table lamp model Scrittoio 12297 designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce in 1949. This

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Desk Lamp, 1960s

$1,175

H 13.39 in W 22.05 in D 3.94 in

Italian Desk Lamp, 1960s

By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare Italian desk lamp in chromed brass and black enameled steel. Lovely dynamic design with nicely

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Counterbalance Brass Desk Lamp, Midcentury style

$1,645 / item

H 43.31 in W 19.69 in D 7.88 in

Counterbalance Brass Desk Lamp, Midcentury style

By Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

This exquisite desk lamp with a solid brass counterbalance is designed to enhance your workspace

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Desk Lamp Brass Glass, Italy Midcentury

$1,600

H 12.2 in W 6.7 in D 5.51 in

Desk Lamp Brass Glass, Italy Midcentury

By Fontana Arte, Arredoluce

Located in Vienna, AT

cute table light with a brass handle, Italy, circa 1955 Very beautiful small Italian table light from brass and a polished glass base. It is in good vintage condition, showing min...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Angelo Lelli Style Articulated Midcentury Brass Table Desk Lamp, Italy, 1950s

$3,700

H 22 in W 22 in D 10 in

Angelo Lelli Style Articulated Midcentury Brass Table Desk Lamp, Italy, 1950s

By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce

Located in Vienna, AT

A French articulating height adjustable brass table or desk lamp from the 1950s. This iconic light

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Work Sun Desk Lamp by Euro Licht, Halogen, Minimalist Design, 1983

$795

H 13.78 in W 3.94 in D 13.39 in

Work Sun Desk Lamp by Euro Licht, Halogen, Minimalist Design, 1983

By Gino Sarfatti, Arredoluce, Arteluce

Located in Dronten, NL

A refined example of early 1980s minimalist lighting design, the “Work Sun” desk lamp by Euro Licht

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

Materials

Steel

Oscar Torlasco, Rare Pair of Mod. 577 Table / Desk Lamp, Lumi Milan, 1960

$8,813 / set

H 15.36 in W 9.06 in D 3.15 in

Oscar Torlasco, Rare Pair of Mod. 577 Table / Desk Lamp, Lumi Milan, 1960

By Oscar Torlasco, Arredoluce

Located in Firenze, IT

Oscar Torlasco rare pair of table lamp mod.577Prod. Lumi, Italia, circa 1960 Model 577 was

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Set of Two 1970s Italian Modern Brass, Lucite Desk Lamps

$2,115 / set

H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 4.73 in

Set of Two 1970s Italian Modern Brass, Lucite Desk Lamps

By Arredoluce

Located in Antwerp, BE

A set of two Lucite desk lamps with brass elements by Arredeluce, Italy, 1970s. A beautiful set of

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

Nice desk lamp, anno 1960

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H 25.6 in W 5.91 in D 10.24 in

Nice desk lamp, anno 1960

By Arredoluce

Located in Brussels, BE

Very beautiful desk lamp. I don't know how or where it made. It's so a Nice quality and so

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Rare Table / Desk Lamps by Oscar Torlasco, Mod. 577G Lumi Milan, 1950

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H 14.77 in W 5.52 in D 7.88 in

Rare Table / Desk Lamps by Oscar Torlasco, Mod. 577G Lumi Milan, 1950

By Oscar Torlasco, Arredoluce

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

Table Lamp Model 577G by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi, Italy, 1950s A refined and rare Model 577G table

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Set of 2 Table / Desk Lamps by Oscar Torlasco, Mod. 577 Lumi Milan, 1960

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H 14.77 in W 5.52 in D 7.88 in

Rare Set of 2 Table / Desk Lamps by Oscar Torlasco, Mod. 577 Lumi Milan, 1960

By Oscar Torlasco, Arredoluce

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

Oscar Torlasco rare pair of table lamp mod.577 Prod. Lumi, Italia, circa 1960 Model 577. Black

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Arredoluce Desk Lamp

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H 12 in W 7 in D 5.5 in

Arredoluce Desk Lamp

By Arredoluce

Located in Westport, CT

Arredoluce Desk Lamp

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Modern Arredoluce Desk Lamp

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H 8 in D 9 in

Modern Arredoluce Desk Lamp

By Arredoluce

Located in Westport, CT

Arredoluce desk lamp, manufactured in Italy 1950's. Newly polished and rewired

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

ARREDOLUCE DESK LAMP

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H 24 in W 24 in

ARREDOLUCE DESK LAMP

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Arredoluce desk lamp with yellow shade and stem pivoting on brass upstand and supported by circular

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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Arredoluce Desk Lamp

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H 12 in

Arredoluce Desk Lamp

By Angelo Lelii

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce , Monza , Italy . A 1950's desk lamp model no. 12795 , illustrated full

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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Arredoluce Desk Lamp

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H 15.75 in W 12 in

Arredoluce Desk Lamp

By Vittorio Gregotti, Giotto Stoppino

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Gregotti and Stoppino for Arredoluce, Monza, Italy. A "Ministeriale" lamp constructed of a heavy

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

ARREDOLUCE DESK LAMP WITH LABEL

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H 8.5 in Dm 3.5 in

ARREDOLUCE DESK LAMP WITH LABEL

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Angelo Lelii for his own Arredoluce , an "Altalena" desk lamp , chrome plated rotating shade

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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

ARREDOLUCE (attr) DOUBLE SHADE DESK LAMP

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H 13 in W 24 in D 8 in

ARREDOLUCE (attr) DOUBLE SHADE DESK LAMP

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Arredoluce desk lamp from the 50's , the chamferred marble base is atypical of Arredoluce at the

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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Arredoluce desk lamp in brass and leather Italy 1956

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H 17.33 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in

Arredoluce desk lamp in brass and leather Italy 1956

By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This remarkable table lamp, designed by Angelo Lelii and crafted by Arredoluce in Italy during the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Desk Lamp in the Manner of Arredoluce

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H 18.12 in W 23.63 in D 9.45 in

Mid-Century Desk Lamp in the Manner of Arredoluce

By Arredoluce

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This unique table lamp is an Italian design of the 1950s. It is probably produced by Arredoluce

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

Rare Magnetized Desk Lamp by Arredoluce

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H 17 in W 4 in D 5 in

Rare Magnetized Desk Lamp by Arredoluce

By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Desk lamp with magnetized bulb assembly by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, Italy 1950s. The sphere

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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

1960s Arredoluce Style Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Desk Lamp

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H 15.36 in W 9.85 in D 8.67 in

1960s Arredoluce Style Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Desk Lamp

By Arredoluce

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A black painted metal and brass table lamp made in Italy in the sixties, it works 110-240 volts and

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

Materials

Brass

1960s Arredoluce Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Lamp

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H 21.66 in W 21.66 in D 14.97 in

1960s Arredoluce Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Lamp

By Arredoluce, Fase

Located in Aci Castello, IT

the aluminum contributes to the lamp's opulent appearance. The desk lamps features a swiveling arm

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

1950 Arredoluce Style Mid-Century Modern Brass Metal and White Glass Desk Lamp

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H 8.27 in Dm 7.09 in

1950 Arredoluce Style Mid-Century Modern Brass Metal and White Glass Desk Lamp

By Arredoluce

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This brass, green painted metal and white opaline glass desk lamp designed and manufactured in

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

Materials

Brass

Futuristic Italian Desk Lamp Attributed to Arredoluce

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H 12 in

Futuristic Italian Desk Lamp Attributed to Arredoluce

Located in New York, NY

Stunning desk lamp, likely manufactured by Arredoluce. Brass tripod base with arching neck, with

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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Desk Lamps possibly Arredoluce

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H 14 in Dm 3.5 in

Pair of Italian Desk Lamps possibly Arredoluce

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Nice pair of task lamps , one in red the other deep yellow , diffuser is a thick perspex tube

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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

1960s Mid-Century Modern Ivory Painted Metal Italian Desk Lamp

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H 16.93 in W 13 in D 17.33 in

1960s Mid-Century Modern Ivory Painted Metal Italian Desk Lamp

By Arredoluce

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A rare table lamp made in Italy in the Sixties. it works 110-240 volts and needs a regular e27 bulb

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

Materials

Metal

Italian Stainless Steel Desk Lamp attributed to Arredoluce

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H 7.5 in Dm 7 in

Italian Stainless Steel Desk Lamp attributed to Arredoluce

Located in New York, NY

A rather futuristic desk lamp in stainless steel. A low cylinder is scooped in its center to create

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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of desk Lamps Attributed to Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce

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Pair of desk Lamps Attributed to Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce

Located in New York, NY

Attractive small pair of desk lamps attributed to Lelli for Arredoluce. Each with Yellow shade, on

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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Brass

Angelo Lelli Attributed Brass Desk Lamp, Italy, 1950s

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H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 12.6 in

Angelo Lelli Attributed Brass Desk Lamp, Italy, 1950s

By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce

Located in Naples, IT

A classic desk lamp with Art Deco detail and rounded shade which swivels over the weighty base

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Red Italian Desk Lamp in the Manner of Stilnovo or Arredoluce

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H 13.39 in Dm 4.34 in

Red Italian Desk Lamp in the Manner of Stilnovo or Arredoluce

Located in London, GB

A high quality 1950s Italian lamp with textured hood and base and brass details. An exceptional

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Italy Table or Desk Lamp, 1951

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H 9 in Dm 9 in

Rare Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Italy Table or Desk Lamp, 1951

By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce, Arredoluce

Located in New York, NY

Absolutely charming desk or table lamp designed in 1951 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy. Low

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce

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H 14 in W 14 in

Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Angelo Lelli designed for his own Italian lighting company , Arredoluce , 1950's desk lamp in red

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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

adjustable Desk or Wall Hanging Lamp

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H 11 in

adjustable Desk or Wall Hanging Lamp

Located in New York, NY

In the manner of Arredoluce comes this wonderful desk lamp, with a dual cone shade in khaki

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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Brass

Angelo Lelli Spot Lamp

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H 10 in Dm 3 in

Angelo Lelli Spot Lamp

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Angelo Lelli designed desk lamp for Arredoluce. The body of the lamp holds a retractable reflector

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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Angelo Lelli table lamp

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H 10 in W 6.5 in D 7 in

Angelo Lelli table lamp

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Angelo Lelli designed desk lamp for Arredoluce. This design features a rotating brass arm that

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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Angelo Lelli Contrast lamp

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H 9 in W 3 in D 3.5 in

Angelo Lelli Contrast lamp

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Angelo Lelli designed desk lamp for Arredoluce. This design features a magnetic cup that holds the

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Vintage 1970s Italian Lanterns

Materials

Chrome, Steel

1970s Space Age Gilded Metal Italian Desk Lamp in the manner of Arredoluce

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H 18.51 in W 20.48 in D 13 in

1970s Space Age Gilded Metal Italian Desk Lamp in the manner of Arredoluce

By Arredoluce, Fase

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A gilded metal Ufo desk lamp designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies. It has normal

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Midcentury Lucite Desk Lamps by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy, 1950

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H 12.6 in W 14.18 in D 3.94 in

Pair of Midcentury Lucite Desk Lamps by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy, 1950

By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce

Located in London, GB

A pair of Italian midcentury Lucite and brass desk lamps by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Desk Lamp with Articulated Shade

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H 13.78 in Dm 11.03 in

Italian Desk Lamp with Articulated Shade

By Arredoluce

Located in London, GB

Good quality Italian desk lamp, circa 1960 Cream metal shade with marble base and brass details

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Aluminum, Brass

Work Sun Desk Lamp

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H 13.78 in W 3.94 in D 13.39 in

Work Sun Desk Lamp

By Arteluce, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti

Located in Dronten, NL

Minimalist halogen desk lamp 'Work Sun' made by Euro Licht. Made in 1983, in fine vintage

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

Materials

Steel

1970s Italian Modern Chrome, Lucite and Brushed Aluminium Cantilevered Desk Lamp

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H 12 in W 3.25 in D 15.5 in

1970s Italian Modern Chrome, Lucite and Brushed Aluminium Cantilevered Desk Lamp

By Arteluce, Arredoluce, Robert Sonneman

Located in New York, NY

Cantilevered Desk Lamp. Tubular chrome lamp cantilevered on acrylic base with brushed aluminium decorative

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Arredoluce Table Lamp, Angelo Lelii, circa 1956

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H 17.33 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

Arredoluce Table Lamp, Angelo Lelii, circa 1956

By Angelo Lelii

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Angelo Lelii, Italy. For his own Arredoluce, circa 1956. Desk or table lamp with white enamelled

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

Arredoluce Desk Lamp

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H 15 in Dm 13 in

Arredoluce Desk Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Brass, leather and lacquered metal adjustable desk lamp with frosted glass element. Signed.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Table Lamps

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Brass, Metal

Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce Desk Lamp

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H 16.5 in

Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce Desk Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce desk lamp amazing design from one of the master Italian industrial

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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Enamel

Arredoluce Desk Lamp

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H 10.75 in W 7 in D 2 in

Arredoluce Desk Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

A table lamp with black enameled shade counterweighted by a brass base and arm. Designed by Angelo

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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Midcentury Arredoluce Desk Lamp

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H 41.74 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in

Italian Midcentury Arredoluce Desk Lamp

By Arredoluce

Located in Notting Hill, GB

Desk lamp by Arredoluce, Italy, 1950. The lamp is an excellent example of modernist Italian design

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Antique 1850s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960s Vintage Italian "Ministerial" Desk Lamp by Arredoluce

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H 20.08 in W 11.82 in D 18.12 in

1960s Vintage Italian "Ministerial" Desk Lamp by Arredoluce

By Arredoluce

Located in Firenze, FI

This is an Italian ministerial desk lamp in brass / bronzed metal and chromed steel details from

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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Arredoluce Magnetized Multi Positional Table Desk Lamp by Angelo Lelli

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H 17 in W 5 in D 5 in

Arredoluce Magnetized Multi Positional Table Desk Lamp by Angelo Lelli

By Arredoluce

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rare desk or table lamp designed by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce. This unusual lamp is comprised of

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Angelo Lelli Desk Lamp for Arredoluce

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H 15.75 in W 5.32 in D 15.75 in

Angelo Lelli Desk Lamp for Arredoluce

By Angelo Lelii

Located in Porto, PT

Articulated table or desk lamp in chrome-plated steel, enameled steel, enameled brass and

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Chrome, Steel

1940’s Italian Articulating Spun Aluminum Desk Lamp

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H 15 in W 6 in D 5 in

1940’s Italian Articulating Spun Aluminum Desk Lamp

By Arredoluce

Located in Fort mill, SC

A highly versatile and agile 1940’s Italian articulating table lamp in deep red to burgundy painted

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Vintage 1940s Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Arredoluce Brass and Enamel Desk Lamp (Signed)

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H 20 in Dm 8 in

Arredoluce Brass and Enamel Desk Lamp (Signed)

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Handsome anglepoise-style lamp pivots at three points for full articulation. Arm length is 15".

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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

1950's Italian Telescoping Desk or Floor Lamp by Arredoluce

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H 21.5 in Dm 8 in

1950's Italian Telescoping Desk or Floor Lamp by Arredoluce

Located in Hudson, NY

a very nice italian lamp by Arredoluce c. 1956. Extremely versatile, it has a telescoping stem that

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Arredoluce Desk Lamp in Lacquered Metal, Brass and Leather. Italy, 1950s

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H 19.69 in Dm 13.78 in

Arredoluce Desk Lamp in Lacquered Metal, Brass and Leather. Italy, 1950s

By Arredoluce

Located in Maastricht, NL

Stunning 1950s Italian table or desk lamp with a beautiful brass shade, leather and original

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Arredoluce Magnetized Table Desk Lamp by Angelo Lelli

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H 17 in W 4 in D 5 in

Arredoluce Magnetized Table Desk Lamp by Angelo Lelli

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Rare desk or table lamp designed by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce. This unusual lamp is comprised of

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Brass Reflector Desk Lamp in the Style of Arredoluce

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By Arredoluce

Located in Cambridge, MA

A modernist brass desk lamp in the style of Arredoluce or Stilnovo, circa 1950. Featuring a brass

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Mid Century Italian Desk or Table Lamp in Gray Glass & Marble 1950's

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Mid Century Italian Desk or Table Lamp in Gray Glass & Marble 1950's

By Stilnovo, Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce, Vistosi

Located in Framingham, MA

Beautiful and rare table lamp atttributed Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce. The light consists of a

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Carrara Marble, Chrome

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Arredoluce Desk Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the arredoluce desk lamp you’re looking for. A arredoluce desk lamp — often made from metal, brass and chrome — can elevate any home. There are 32 variations of the antique or vintage arredoluce desk lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer arredoluce desk lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A arredoluce desk lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made arredoluce desk lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii and Arteluce are consistently popular.

How Much is a Arredoluce Desk Lamp?

A arredoluce desk lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,800, while the lowest priced sells for $453 and the highest can go for as much as $7,574.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

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.

Questions About Arredoluce Desk Lamp

What is a good desk lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
A good desk lamp is going to make a substantial difference in any home, office or studio. The ideal desk lamp should provide apt task lighting, be easy to use, and also be aesthetically pleasing. Find a wide range of unique and elegant desk lamps on 1stDibs today.
What is the best desk lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
The best desk lamp is a matter of preference — the right fixture can help you work more efficiently while also reducing eye strain. LED desk lamps in the 2700K to 4500K color temperature range often provide a warm and pleasing light under which to work. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and modern desk lamps from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
Who invented the desk lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
No one knows for sure who invented the desk lamp, as many engineers worked on designs for lamps during the 1920s. Many experts cite the Anglepoise lamp, however, as the earliest iteration of the modern desk lamp. Since its 1934 debut, this ingenious task light has become one of the most celebrated examples of industrial design.

How the Anglepoise came to be is the stuff of design legend: In 1932, a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine joined forces with a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons, to create a mechanism by which opposed springs would, as Carwardine explained, exert a “unidirectional constant force” on a pivoted lever that could counteract the force of gravity.

This invention was not destined for an auto but for a lamp Carwardine was developing. The innovation would allow the piece’s articulated arm to be moved with ease to almost any position and remain there. As the product of engineering acumen rather than fashion, the Anglepoise soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted it as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.”

The Angelpoise's rivals include the 1930 Bestlite, which was one of the earliest Bauhaus-influenced designs, created by Robert Dudley Best, who had studied under Walter Gropius at the Bauhaus in Dessau. German modernist Karl Trabert’s 1930s desk lamp for Schanzenbach & Co. was notable for its domed shade above a hinged arm.

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What is the best LED desk lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
There are many types of best LED desk lamps for your home — it's really a matter of preference. On 1stDibs, there are modern, mid-century modern desk lamps and other lighting to choose from.
Who designed the Anglepoise desk lamp?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
British designer George Carwardine designed the Anglepoise desk lamp. Before creating the light fixture, he worked as an engineer designing automobile suspension systems. The first Anglepoise lamps debuted in 1931. You can find a variety of Anglepoise desk lamps on 1stDibs.
What are green desk lamps called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The desk lamps with the green shade are called banker’s lamps. Banker’s lamps are green because it is believed the color helps to encourage concentration and is mentally soothing. It is also said that green helps with eye strain. You can shop a selection of banker’s lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.