Adjustable Architect desk lamp model T9 by Hala, 1960s
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Den Haag, NL
Adjustable architect desk lamp T9 made at Hala in 1967. This dutch desk lamp is fully adjustable en the light bulb can be switched by means of a switch on the hood.
Aluminum
Industrial Architect Desk Lamp HCF Denmark 1970s
By HCF
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
This industrial desk lamp clamps onto the side of a table and can rotate 360 degrees.
Steel
Vintage Architect Desk Lamp from ASAS, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Black fully adjustable desk or table light from ASAS. It was manufactured in Denmark during the 1940s greatly inspired by the Bauhaus Movement with lighting. It features original t...
Aluminum, Steel
Jørgen Gammel White Architect Desk Lamp, Denmark, 1980s
By Jørgen Gammelgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large Functionalist white architect metal desk lamp. Designed during the 1980s by danish architect Jørgen Gammelgaard and manufactured by Pandul in Denmark during the 1990s.
Metal
Vintage Architect Desk Lamp by Veb Metalldruecker, DDR, Germany, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Low riding yet fully adjustable table lamp model TK 501, produced by VEB Metalldruecker in Halle, DDR during the 1960s. Original condition, unrestored, and with ware and patina.
Steel
Industrial Office Architect Desk Lamp by Ledu, 1970s, Made in Sweden
Located in Antwerp, BE
Industrial office desk lamp by Ledu, 1970s, Made in Sweden Big adjustable articulated desk lamp by Ledu, made in Sweden in the 1970se. Nice patina. Maximum height is 80 cm. Diamete...
Metal
J.J. Pieter Oud Style Black Architects Desk Lamp by Viktoria Lampe, c. 1930
By Viktoria Lampe, J.J. Pieter Oud
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Timeless, Industrial and adjustable Viktoria Lampe table lamp in the style of Jacobus Johannes Pieter Oud. Featuring adjustable black enameled steel shade and column with sturdy blac...
Steel, Iron
$620Sale Price|20% Off
Industrial Design Architects Desk Task Lamp Multidirectional Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design and very rare architects desk lamp circa 1970's very rare by Hamilton Industries, multidirectional the top shade moves up and down and side to side also has an attachmen...
Aluminum
Space Ace 1970s Tube table lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan
By Anders Pherson, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Den Haag, NL
Here we have a super cool architect/desk lamp from Ateljé Lyktan. Designer Anders Pehrson created a timeless office and living classic in a space age look with the "Tuben".
Plastic
Royal Copenhagen Flamingo Table Lamp 1980's Jørgen Møller Denmark
By Royal Copenhagen, Jorgen Moller
Located in Krefeld, DE
1980's Royal Copenhagen architects desk lamp design by Jørgen Møller, Made in Denmark.
Metal
Royal Copenhagen Flamingo Table Lamp 1980's Jørgen Møller Denmark
By Royal Copenhagen, Jorgen Moller
Located in Krefeld, DE
1980's Royal Copenhagen architects desk lamp design by Jørgen Møller, Made in Denmark.
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, 1920s.
Metal
$303Sale Price|20% Off
Architect Adjustable Green Swing-Arm Desk Lamp, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Architect Adjustable Green Swing-Arm Desk Lamp with Metal Shade Period: 1970s Country of Manufacturer: Slovenia/Yugoslavia Colour: green Material: metal Condition: good original...
Metal, Aluminum, Iron
Dazor 2324 Industrial Desk Drafting Architect Work Articulating Lamp, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A spectacular vintage original circa Dazor 2324 Industrial desk drafting work lamp flourescent 1950s with articulating arm. The arm can rotates approx 180 degrees and the arm flexes ...
Metal, Metallic Thread
$938Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Anglepoise Lamp English Desk, Architect's Light, Bibliophile, circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage anglepoise lamp. An English, steel and aluminium desk or architect's light with bibliophile base, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1960.
Steel
Louis Poulsen Black Articulated Architects Desk or Wall Lamp, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Often referred to as 'The Ghost of PH' and based on the Ideas of Poul Henningsen this fully adjustable black 'Anglepoise' desk or wall light was designed in-house at Louis Poulsen in...
Aluminum, Metal
Mid Century Black and Chrome Italian Architect Desk or Table Lamp
By Arteluce
Located in San Diego, CA
High quality Mid Century architectural chrome desk lamp. Made in Italy. 1960s. The cylinder light source can be raised and lowered. Solid metal round base. Stamp on the chrome with M...
Metal
1970s LUXO Architect Rare Vintage Task Clamp Lamp for Desk Jac Jacobsen
By Luxo, Jac Jacobsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s By Luxo Industrial Metal Architect Task clamp lamp for desk Design attributed to Jacob Jacobsen (Finland) Fully adjustable articulating.
Metal
$403Sale Price|48% Off
Asger B. C. White Danish Minimalist Architects Desk or Table Lamp, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Used in the Danish Parliament (Amalienborg), The Danish Courts of Law, in the offices of Danish state Television and by lots of Architects this extremely versatile and fully adjustab...
Aluminum, Steel
Modernist Vintage Desk Lamp by Hans Von Klier, 1980s, Germany
By Hans Von Klier
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage black lacquered desk or architect lamp designed by Hans Von Klier 1980s and produced by Bilumen, Italy.
Metal
White Flamingo Minimalist Desk Lamp by Jørgen Møller for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Interesting tubular desk or architects table lamp from Royal Copenhagen.
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Modern Vintage Grey Aluminum Desk Lamp Zelig by Walter Monici 1980s for Lumina
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage grey desk lam, architects lamp or table lamp model Zelig designed by Walter A.
Aluminum
Rico and Rosemary Baltensweiler Articulated Table Lamp 1960 Black Metal Chrome
By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler
Located in Vienna, AT
Rico and Rosemary Baltensweiler Articulated Swiss table lamp, 1960. Architect midcentury drafting table desk lamp in very good condition.
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Modern Black Vintage Table Lamp Zelig by Walter Monici for Lumina, 1980s, Italy
By Lumina
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage table lamp or desk lamp or architect lamp designed by Walter A.
Aluminum
$1,003Sale Price|25% Off
Jo Hammerborg Orange Skala Swing Arm Wall Lamp for Fog & Mørup
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Its a very versatile light suitable for a desk lamp, architects work lamp or as a colorful element basically anywhere in your interior.
Metal
$19,351 / item
Alfie Lounge Chair by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
Her interest in Furniture Design was initiated by her Arts History Lecturer, who asked them to design a piece of furniture inspired by a famous architect. She designed a desk lamp in...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
$26,853 / item
Wavy Sofa with Sphere Accents by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
Her interest in Furniture Design was initiated by her Arts History Lecturer, who asked them to design a piece of furniture inspired by a famous architect. She designed a desk lamp in...
Upholstery, Wood
Splash Lounge Chair with Sphere Accents by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
Her interest in Furniture Design was initiated by her Arts History Lecturer, who asked them to design a piece of furniture inspired by a famous architect. She designed a desk lamp in...
Upholstery, Wood
$27,624 / item
Alfie Sofa by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
Her interest in Furniture Design was initiated by her Arts History Lecturer, who asked them to design a piece of furniture inspired by a famous architect. She designed a desk lamp in...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
$8,226 / item
Silver Panda Chair by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
Her interest in Furniture Design was initiated by her Arts History Lecturer, who asked them to design a piece of furniture inspired by a famous architect. She designed a desk lamp in...
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
$14,805 / item
Jam Bench by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
Her interest in Furniture Design was initiated by her Arts History Lecturer, who asked them to design a piece of furniture inspired by a famous architect. She designed a desk lamp in...
Upholstery
$8,612 / item
Leather Jam 02 Lounge Chair by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
Her interest in Furniture Design was initiated by her Arts History Lecturer, who asked them to design a piece of furniture inspired by a famous architect. She designed a desk lamp in...
Leather
$8,612 / item
Upholstery Jam 02 Lounge Chair by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
Her interest in Furniture Design was initiated by her Arts History Lecturer, who asked them to design a piece of furniture inspired by a famous architect. She designed a desk lamp in...
Upholstery
$8,612 / item
Leather Jam Lounge Chair by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
Her interest in Furniture Design was initiated by her Arts History Lecturer, who asked them to design a piece of furniture inspired by a famous architect. She designed a desk lamp in...
Leather
$8,612 / item
Velvet Jam Lounge Chair by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
Her interest in Furniture Design was initiated by her Arts History Lecturer, who asked them to design a piece of furniture inspired by a famous architect. She designed a desk lamp in...
Velvet
$8,612 / item
Upholstery Jam Lounge Chair by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
Her interest in Furniture Design was initiated by her Arts History Lecturer, who asked them to design a piece of furniture inspired by a famous architect. She designed a desk lamp in...
Upholstery
$19,351 / item
Leather Black Alfie Lounge Chair by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
Her interest in Furniture Design was initiated by her Arts History Lecturer, who asked them to design a piece of furniture inspired by a famous architect. She designed a desk lamp in...
Leather
$8,214 / item
Lacquered Beige Alffie Chair by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
Her interest in Furniture Design was initiated by her Arts History Lecturer, who asked them to design a piece of furniture inspired by a famous architect. She designed a desk lamp in...
Lacquer
$8,214 / item
Lacquered Black Alffie Chair by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
Her interest in Furniture Design was initiated by her Arts History Lecturer, who asked them to design a piece of furniture inspired by a famous architect. She designed a desk lamp in...
Lacquer
$14,256 / item
Gold Yoda Chair by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
Her interest in Furniture Design was initiated by her Arts History Lecturer, who asked them to design a piece of furniture inspired by a famous architect. She designed a desk lamp in...
Upholstery, Wood
$14,256 / item
Splash Lounge Chair by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
My interest in Furniture Design was initiated by my Arts History Lecturer who asked us to design a piece of furniture inspired by a famous architect. I designed a desk lamp inspired ...
Upholstery, Wood
$6,941 / item
Float Coffee Table by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
My interest in Furniture Design was initiated by my Arts History Lecturer who asked us to design a piece of furniture inspired by a famous architect. I designed a desk lamp inspired ...
Wood
$24,165 / item
Wavy Sofa by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
My interest in Furniture Design was initiated by my Arts History Lecturer who asked us to design a piece of furniture inspired by a famous architect. I designed a desk lamp inspired ...
Upholstery, Wood
$28,512 / set
Set of 2 Splash Lounge Chair by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
My interest in Furniture Design was initiated by my Arts History Lecturer who asked us to design a piece of furniture inspired by a famous architect. I designed a desk lamp inspired ...
Upholstery, Wood
$28,512 / set
Set of 2 Gold Yoda Chairs by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
My interest in Furniture Design was initiated by my Arts History Lecturer who asked us to design a piece of furniture inspired by a famous architect. I designed a desk lamp inspired ...
Upholstery, Wood
$19,351 / item
Cloud Lounge Chair by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
My interest in Furniture Design was initiated by my Arts History Lecturer who asked us to design a piece of furniture inspired by a famous architect. I designed a desk lamp inspired ...
Velvet, Wood
$8,226 / item
Panda Chair by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
My interest in Furniture Design was initiated by my Arts History Lecturer who asked us to design a piece of furniture inspired by a famous architect. I designed a desk lamp inspired ...
Velvet, Wood
$5,527 / item
Panda Lounge Chair by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
My interest in Furniture Design was initiated by my Arts History Lecturer who asked us to design a piece of furniture inspired by a famous architect. I designed a desk lamp inspired ...
Velvet, Wood
$2,956 / item
Panda Coffee Table by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
My interest in Furniture Design was initiated by my Arts History Lecturer who asked us to design a piece of furniture inspired by a famous architect. I designed a desk lamp inspired ...
Velvet, Glass, Wood
Unavailable|$770
Counter Balance Architect Desk Lamp, 1980s
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Black metal Architect desk lamp with counterweight and red details, reminiscent of the Memphis Group style.
Metal, Enamel
Unavailable|$397
1960's Architects desk lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Brno, CZ
This bright red adjustable lamp was designed by Napako Lightning company in the 1960’s Czechoslovakia. It’s designer, Josef Hurka is considered by many as the most talented and comme...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$204
Midcentury Desk Architect Lamp from Lyskaer Lighting
By Lyskaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish compact architect desk lamp made by Lyskaer Lighting or in Danish Lyskjær Belysning shortened LB on the label.
Metal
Unavailable|$11,243 / item
Leucos The Great JJ TR Outdoor Floor Light in Matte Black by Leucos Design Lab
By Leucos Design Lab
Located in Edison, NJ
The Great JJ Outdoor Floor Lamp updates the original Jac Jacobsen L-1 architect desk lamp (1937) for contemporary use.
Unavailable|$8,915 / item
Leucos The Great JJ TR Floor Light in Matte Black by Leucos Design Lab
By Leucos Design Lab
Located in Edison, NJ
The Great JJ Floor Lamp updates the original Jac Jacobsen L-1 architect desk lamp (1937) for contemporary use.
Unavailable|$11,243 / item
Leucos The Great JJ TR Outdoor Floor Light in Matte White by Leucos Design Lab
By Leucos Design Lab
Located in Edison, NJ
The Great JJ outdoor floor lamp updates the original Jac Jacobsen L-1 architect desk lamp (1937) for contemporary use.
Unavailable|$8,915 / item
Leucos The Great JJ TR Floor Light in Glossy Black by Leucos Design Lab
By Leucos Design Lab
Located in Edison, NJ
The Great JJ floor lamp updates the original Jac Jacobsen L-1 architect desk lamp (1937) for contemporary use.
Unavailable|$8,915 / item
Leucos The Great JJ TR Floor Light in Matte White by Leucos Design Lab
By Leucos Design Lab
Located in Edison, NJ
The Great JJ floor lamp updates the original Jac Jacobsen L-1 architect desk lamp (1937) for contemporary use.
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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