Swedish Modern Desk Lamp by ASEA
By ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare desk lamp by ASEA, Sweden, model E-1267. The base and shade have a beautiful original cream
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Swedish Modern Desk Lamp by ASEA
By ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare desk lamp by ASEA, Sweden, model E-1267. The base and shade have a beautiful original cream
Brass
ASEA-Attributed Scandinavian Midcentury Desk Lamp in Brass
By ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare desk lamp attributed to ASEA, Sweden, model 41065-1. This large lamp is made from solid brass
Brass
$1,220
H 14.97 in W 12.6 in D 10.63 in
Vintage Functionalist Table or Desk Lamp from ASEA, Sweden, 1930s
By ASEA
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Cool functionalist table or desk lamp from ASEA, with smooth, graphic lines. Black wooden handle
Metal
1940s Swedish Modern Brass Desk or Banker/ Table Lamp by Asea
By ASEA
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful brass lamp produced by Asea, very much in the style of a desk or banker lamp. Features
Brass
ASEA Sweden Adjustable Grey Industrial Table Lamp, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bauhaus inspired midcentury fully adjustable desk lamp by ASEA Sweden. Made during the 1950s in a
Steel
Scandinavian Modern Desk Lamp Svend Aage Holm Sorenensen, ASEA, Sweden
By ASEA, Holm Sørensen
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern desk lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen for the lighting company ASEA. The lamp
Base Metal, Brass
$1,265Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.06 in Dm 7.09 in
1940s Table / Desk Lamp with Adjustable Shade in Brass by ASEA
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and cute little table / desk lamp from the 1940s in brass made by ASEA in Sweden and
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Modern Sven Aage Hölm Sorensen Desk Lamp for ASEA
By Sven Aage Jensen, ASEA
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern desk lamp by Sven Aage Holm Sorensen for the lighting company Asea. The lamp
Metal, Brass
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Pastel Red Diablo Table Lamp, 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small ASEA table, desk or nightstand lamp attributed to Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen and made by ASEA
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Swedish 1950s Articulating Clamp-On Desk Lamp by ASEA
By ASEA
Located in Antwerp, BE
Simple yet elegant clamp on task lamp in greyish white. All details are designed to work perfectly
Metal
Desk Lamp ASEA Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
This desk lamp was manufactured by the Swedish company ASEA in the 1950s. It features a light grey
Steel, Chrome
ASEA, Adjustable Midcentury Desk Lamp, circa 1950
By ASEA
Located in Uppsala, SE
Industrial adjustable desk or table lamp by Swedish manufacturer ASEA. Made in the 1940s or 1950s
Metal, Sheet Metal
ASEA, brass and teak desk / table lamp, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Uppsala, SE
ASEA table or desk lamp in brass with teak handle and white shade. The light switch is on the base
Brass
Large Desk Lamp by Hans Bergström for ASEA
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Swanky desk lamp with an executive air from ASEA, designed by Hans Bergström. Lacquered metal shade
Metal, Brass
ASEA, Desk Light / Table Lamp, Brass, Elm, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and elm desk light / table lamp designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1940s.
Brass
Brass Desk Lamp by Sonja Katzin
By ASEA, Sonja Katzin
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Edgy and elegant desk lamp by Sonja Katzin for ASEA. Brass body with an ethnic inspired pattern.
Brass
Brass Desk Lamp by Sonja Katzin
By ASEA, Sonja Katzin
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Edgy and elegant desk lamp by Sonja Katzin for ASEA. Brass body with an ethnic inspired pattern.
Brass
Midcentury Desk Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, ASEA
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Very neat table lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, made from metal with original red lacquer. Nice
Metal, Brass
Swedish ASEA Desk Lamp, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
This desk lamp was manufactured by the Swedish company ASEA in the 1950s. It features a light olive
Steel, Chrome
Brass Desk Lamp from ASEA, Midcentury
By ASEA
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely desk lamp from ASEA, made from brass with a leather dressed handle. Neat, pleated lamp shade.
Brass
Scandinavian Midcentury Desk Lamp in Brass by ASEA
By ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare desk lamp by ASEA, Sweden, model E1163. This lamp is made from solid brass with black wooden
Brass
Sold
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 6.3 in
Swedish Mid-Century Double Gooseneck Grey Fiberglass Desk Lamp, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual desk lamp was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s. It features a brass
Brass
Sold
H 18.9 in W 25.4 in D 10.63 in
Paavo Tynell Style Flexible Desk Lamp of Brass with Patina Scandinavia 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Bergboms, Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage flexible desk lamp in the style of Finish designer Paavo Tynell, made in Scandinavia in the
Metal, Brass
Red Metal Table and Desk Lamp by ASEA, Sweden 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely red metal table or desklamp mod E1297 produced by ASEA Belysning, Sweden in the 1950s. Brass
Metal
Blue Metal Table and Desk Lamp by ASEA, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely dark blue metal tablelamp mod 1267 produced by ASEA Belysning, Sweden in the 1950s. Brass
Brass, Metal
Oak and Brass Table and Desk Lamp by ASEA, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely oak and brass table lamp mod E1318 probably by Hans Bergström for ASEA, Sweden, 1950s. Oak
Brass
$16,644 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Singl...
Brass, Metal
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$1,719 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$13,480 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...
Brass
LU Mono Spot Sconce S
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sharply elegant LU Mono Spot Sconce S (switch) is an all brass wall spot sconce inspired by mid century Italian design. Created as a fully directional sconce in a lightly patinat...
Brass
$6,300 / item
H 16 in W 58 in D 32 in
Organic Shaped Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut, natural finish Table one: 58" x 32" x 16"H Table two: 46" x 25" x 13.5" If not in stock, current productio...
Hardwood, Walnut
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.