Athena Lamp
Athena Lamp by Katia Solórzano
Located in Geneve, CH
Athena Lamp by Katia Solórzano
Dimensions: W 26 x D 26 x H 35 cm
Materials: Black marble structure
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble
Large Athena 80s Table Lamp by Georgia Jacob of France - Draped Resin Marble
By Georgia Jacob
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Exclusive and eccentric large table lamp “Athena”, a patent design created by Georgia Jacob in the
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Vintage 1980s French Bohemian Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
$546 Sale Price
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H 20.87 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
1970s French Made Fibreglass Coated Lace Handkerchief Shaped Table Lamp
By Georgia Jacob
Located in Torquay, GB
'Athena' lamps, however this fibreglass coated lace lampshade is more solid and robust.
Made of real
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
1970s Fiberglass Coated Lace Handkerchief Shaped Table Lamp Made in France
By Georgia Jacob
Located in Torquay, GB
'Athena' lamps, however this fibreglass coated lace lampshade is more solid and robust.
Made of real
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
$755
H 21.66 in Dm 14.18 in
Lamps Athena 1975 by Georgia Jacob
By Georgia Jacob
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Georgia Jacob
Lamp Athena beige 'Banana'.
circa 1975
Plastic and ceramic base
Signed on the
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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
Donghia Athena Alta Vintage Murano Glass Lamp
By Donghia
Located in Woodbury, NY
Vintage Murano glass lamp from Donghia, named for the goddess Athena. Nearly all ancient statues of
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Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Donghia Athena Bassa Vintage Murano Glass Lamp
By Donghia
Located in Woodbury, NY
Vintage Murano glass lamp from Donghia, named for the goddess Athena. Nearly all ancient statues of
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Very Large Athena Table Lamp by Georgia Jacob, France, circa 1970s
By Georgia Jacob
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Wonderful and very large midcentury "Athena" table lamp by Georgia Jacob, France, circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Limestone
$1,563 / item
H 36.23 in Dm 11.03 in
Pair Mid 20th Century Table lamps with Wood Sculpted Heads of Goddess Athena
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful pair of Mid 20th century large table lamps with busts of the Greece goddess Athena
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$3,355 / set
H 24.41 in W 10.24 in D 5.52 in
air Of French 19th Century Grand Tour Period Bronze Lamps, Signed Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
stunning and high quality busts of the goddess Athena. Each oil lamp displays wonderful and richly chased
Category
Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$15,800 / set
H 31.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Hervé Van Der Straeten, Athéna, Contemporary Floor Lamp, France, 2013
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
A columnar floor lamp clad in buckskin and resting atop a dark, circular base, Athéna possesses the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$30,000 / item
H 53.75 in Dm 20.5 in
Hervé Van Der Straeten, "Athéna" Alabaster Table Lamp, France, 2012
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Alabaster table lamp with patinated gilt bronze accents and a paper lampshade, by Hervé van der
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
$17,000 / item
H 28.75 in Dm 18 in
Hervé Van Der Straeten, "Athéna" Alabaster Table Lamp, France, 2012
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Alabaster table lamp with patinated gilt bronze accents and a paper lampshade, by Hervé van der
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
$17,000 / item
H 28.75 in Dm 18 in
Hervé Van Der Straeten, Athéna, Alabaster Table Lamp, Purple Shade, France, 2012
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Alabaster table lamp with patinated gilt bronze accents and a paper lampshade, by Hervé van der
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
$17,000 / item
H 28.75 in Dm 18 in
Hervé Van Der Straeten, Athéna, Alabaster Table Lamp, Purple Shade, France, 2012
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Alabaster table lamp with patinated gilt bronze accents and a paper lampshade, by Hervé van der
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
$17,000 / item
H 28.75 in Dm 18 in
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Pair of Georgia Jacob "Athena" Lamps
By Georgia Jacob
Located in Richmond, VA
A striking pair of resin and marble Georgia Jacob "Athena" lamps inspired by a floating
Category
20th Century French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Artemide Athena floor Lamp by Patrick Norguet
By Naoto Fukasawa, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
A floor lamp with indirect diffused emission, whose minimal footprint is the main feature of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Artemide Athena LED Floor Lamp in Black by Naoto Fukasawa
By Naoto Fukasawa, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
A minimally elegant floor lamp with indirect LED light diffusion, Athena is timeless and ideal for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Torchiere by Georgia Jacobs for Athena
By Georgia Jacob
Located in Toronto, ON
Signed fiberglass handkerchief lamp on alabaster and lucite base. Cleaned and rewired.
Category
20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Mid-Century Modern Silver Leaf Floor Lamp, Column Shape Frosted Glass Light
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
The Athena Floor Lamp Silver brings an understated luxury. Its geometric totem composition is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Silver Leaf
H 59.06 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Geometric Shape Silver Leaf & Frosted Glass Light
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Geometric Shape Silver Leaf & Frosted Glass Light
The Athena Table
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Silver
H 23.63 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Modern Minimalist Metalic Table Lamp Round Shape Silver Leaf Frosted Glass Light
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Geometric Shape Silver Leaf & Frosted Glass Light
The Athena Table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Silver Leaf
H 23.63 in Dm 9.85 in
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Checkered Wood Marquetry Black Bird Eye & Ash Root
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
The Athena Floor Lamp Wood redefines minimal elegance, combining a dark wood base with clean
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Glass, Wood, Ash, Birdseye Maple
H 59.06 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Mid-Century Modern Wood Floor Lamp, Column Shape Walnut Root Frosted Glass Light
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
The Athena Floor Lamp Wood redefines minimal elegance, combining a dark wood base with clean
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
H 59.06 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Mid-Century Modern Wood Table Lamp, Column Shape Walnut Root Frosted Glass Light
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Mid-Century Modern Wood Table Lamp, Column Shape Walnut Root Frosted Glass LightThe Athena Table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
H 23.63 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Modern Minimalist Metalic Ceiling Lamp Geometric Shape Silver Leaf
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
The Athena Suspension Lamp Silver brings an understated luxury. The ceiling lamp composition is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Minimalist Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
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Mid-century Modern Ceiling Lamp Geometric Shape Walnut Wood
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
The Athena Suspension Lamp Wood brings minimalist elegance to new heights, combining a dark wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Minimalist Chandeliers and Pend...
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Georgia Jacob Athena Lamp, 1970s
By Georgia Jacob
Located in Hastings, GB
Georgia Jacob 1970s Athena lamp
French
Measures:
Height 52.5cm
Width 20cm
Handkerchief
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
'Athena' Lamp by Georgia Jacob
By Georgia Jacob
Located in Toronto, CA
include "Ophelia", "Corolle", as well as "Athena".
In a soft mint green, when lit, the lamp emits a
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Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
1970s, Athena Table Lamp by Georgia Jacob, France
By Georgia Jacob
Located in Marbella, ES
Athena lamp by Georgia Jacob, France, made from resin hardened fabric on a marble base.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Athena Table Lamp by Georgia Jacob, France, 1970s
By Georgia Jacob
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Athena lamp by Georgia Jacob, France, made of in resin hardened fabric and a marble foot. The lamps
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Pair of Athena Table Lamps by Georgia Jacob, 1970s
By Georgia Jacob
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Pair of Athena lamps designed by Georgia Jacob, made of in resin hardened fabric and a marble foot
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Vintage Resin Lamp Athèna by Georgia Jacob, 1970s
By Georgia Jacob
Located in Florence, IT
Vintage resin lamp Athèna by Georgia Jacob, one bulb.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
Pair of Signed Georgia Jacob Athena Handkerchief Lamps
By Georgia Jacob
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1970s pair of resin covered fabric lamps created by French designer Georgia Jacobs. The
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
Athena Table Lamp by Georgia Jacob, France, 1970s
By Georgia Jacob
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Athena table lamp by Georgia Jacob, France.
Made of in resin hardened fabric and a marble foot
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Floor lamp model Athena by Georgia Jacob, France 1980s
By Georgia Jacob
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Large Athena floor lamp designed by Georgia Jacob, France circa 1980.
Rare model with black
Category
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble
French Modern Georgia Jacob Athena Table Lamp, Salmon Pink, 1960s
By Georgia Jacob
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French modern Georgia Jacob Athena table lamp, Salmon pink, 1960s. Fiberglass and stone. Classic
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone
Art Deco Revival "Athena" Table Lamp Documented by Lorin Marsh
By Lorin Marsh
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and graphic Art Deco revival documented "Athena" table lamp was realized by Lorin
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Gold, Nickel
French Neoclassical Revival Style Table Lamp With Seated Bronze Athena Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
French Belle Époque neoclassical Revival style table lamp made with a bronze cast statue of Athena
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
H 31 in W 7 in D 8 in
Pair of Large Antique Brass & Marble Table Lamps Depicting Greek Goddess Athena
Located in London, GB
A monumental pair of bronze table lamps on marble bases, depicting the ancient Greek goddess Athena
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 25 in W 12 in D 12 in
Pair of Art Deco Revival "Athena" Table Lamps Documented by Lorin Marsh
By Lorin Marsh
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and graphic pair of Art Deco revival documented "Athena" table lamps were realized by
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Gold, Nickel
Sergio Rossi, Large Athena Torchere, Scavo Green from the 1980s
By Sergio Rossi
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
.
This is the tall vase part of the Athena group, made as a table torchere. The green coloration is made
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Grande Lampe modèle "Athena" de Georgia Jacob Francaise 1970 Vintage
By Georgia Jacob
Located in London, England
Une lampe au design audacieux crée par Georgia Jacob dans les années 70. Le modèle déposé "Athena
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
Athena Lamps by Georgia Jacob
By Georgia Jacob
Located in Doornspijk, NL
A pair of Athena lamps designed by Georgia Jacob. She imagined a hand kerchief in its hanging down
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Lamps Athena Red, 1975
By Georgia Jacob
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Georgia Jacob
Athena lamp,
circa 1975
The corolla is made of resin
rare red color
Measures: 50
Category
Vintage 1970s Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
Athena by Herve Van Der Straeten, Contemporary Table Lamps, Alabaster and Gilt
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Glasgow, GB
: - The Athena table lamp by Herve Van Der Straeten
Indulge in the stunning design of this Grecian
Category
2010s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
H 28.75 in Dm 18.12 in
Pair of lamps Athena
By Georgia Jacob
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pair of lamps
Athena model
By Georgia Jacob
Excellent condition
Circa 1970
H 53 to 23 cms
490
Category
Vintage 1970s Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Lamps Athena 1975 by Georgia Jacob
By Georgia Jacob
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Georgia Jacob
Lamp Athena beige large
circa 1975
Plastic and ceramic base
Signed on the base
Category
Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
Athena Table Lamp by Georgie Jacob
By Georgia Jacob
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Captivating table lamp designer by the 1970s French designer Georgia Jacob.
It is made of a small
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Midcentury Table Lamp 'Athena' by Georgia Jacob
By Georgia Jacob
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury table lamp 'ATHENA' by Georgia Jacob. This is the rare two color version. France 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
Exquisite Antique Bronze Wall Light Greek Goddess Athena
Located in Lincoln, GB
Description
Exquisite Antique Bronze Wall Light is a rare and outstanding wall lamp, featuring
Category
Antique 19th Century English Greek Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
"Athena" by Georgia Jacob, 1970s, Inspired by the Shape of a Burning Torch
By Georgia Jacob
Located in Verviers, BE
Rare red designer lamp "Athena" by Georgia Jacob, 1970s. Georgia Jacob's lamp design is inspired by
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Signed Georgia Jacob Athena Vintage French Handkerchief Lamp, circa 1970
By Georges Jacob
Located in Houston, TX
and see them first!
This iconic vintage French lamp from the 1970's was designed by Georgia Jacobs
Category
Antique 1770s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Resin
Goergia Jacob "Athena" 1970s big model
By Georgia Jacob
Located in Skogås, Stockholms län
Big model beautiful original Georgia Jacob "Athena" with marble foot.
1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
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Athena Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal athena lamp for your home. Frequently made of organic material, resin and stone, every athena lamp was constructed with great care. There are 21 variations of the antique or vintage athena lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer athena lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each athena lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made athena lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Georgia Jacob, Herve Van Der Straeten and Artemide are consistently popular.
How Much is a Athena Lamp?
Prices for a athena lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $356 and can go as high as $28,000, while the average can fetch as much as $806.
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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.
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