Atomic Industrial Age Gooseneck Cobra style Desk Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Atomic Industrial Age Gooseneck Cobra style desk lamp, circa 1950s in perfect working condition in
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Atomic Industrial Age Gooseneck Cobra style Desk Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Atomic Industrial Age Gooseneck Cobra style desk lamp, circa 1950s in perfect working condition in
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Blue Ceramic and Pickled Oak Desk Table Lamp Atomic Boho MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Retro or Mid-Century Modern pickled oak and robin’s egg blue ceramic table lamp. Measures: 8.5
Ceramic, Oak
Atomic Lamp Lichtstruktur by Robert Haussmann, Swiss Lamp International
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Atomic structured table or floor lamp made by Robert Haussmann, Swiss lamp international in the
Chrome
Sold|$9,500 / set
Pair of Arturo Pani Style Atomic Sputnik Bronze Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern atomic table lamps, designed in the style of Arturo Pani sockets
Bronze
1950's Atomic Age Rare Table Desk Lamp Iron Base on Glass Shade and Copper Balls
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
An incredible rare table/desk lamp with glass shade and iron base with copper balls accents
Copper, Iron
American Midcentury Atomic Age Striking Tall Cork Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique one of a kind tall cork lamp with walnut and brass fittings and ceramic color reflectors details, comes with its original lampshade, this lamp its in great worki...
Walnut, Cork
Great design 1950's Atomic age lamp brass base
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great looking atomic age lamp that has a great 1950's look. It has been re-wired and redone with
Brass
Mid Century Space Age Atomic White Glass Globe Tulip Table Lamp by E.R. Nele
By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten
Located in Troy, MI
Sputnik globe table lamp designed by Eva Renée Nele for Temde Leuchten Switzerland circa 1960s
Enamel, Steel
Sold|$6,800 / item
Robert Sonneman Atomic Molecule Sculptural Lamps Mid-Century Modern
By Robert Sonneman
Located in North Miami, FL
atomic/ molecular lamps are each five lights. These particular model of these lamps are more on the rare
Chrome
American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Brass and Metal Lamp
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in San Diego, CA
. modern atomic age table lamp, circa 1950's freshly rewired and replace the socket new cord, and switch.
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1950s Atomic Lamps, Raymond Loewy Sputnik Design
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This pair of Mid-Century lamps features a Raymond Loewy designed bottle form with painted metal bases and Sputnik stars at the top. Loewy designed a series of holiday season liquor b...
Space Age 'ATOMIC' Rocket Ceramic Lamp Base, France, 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage space age 'ATOMIC' Rocket Ceramic lamp base, made in France 1950's. Ceramic black and
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Dazor Saucer Desk Lamp. Atomic Age Lighting
By Dazor
Located in Peoria, AZ
penthouse, Palm Springs atomic modern or West Palm Beach estate!
Metal
Sold|$1,250 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Spun Fiberglass and Teak Atomic Lamps
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of Mid-Century Modern spun fiberglass and teak atomic lamps.
Fiberglass
Pair of Vintage Organic Form Atomic Chrome Yellow Pottery Lamps
By Royal Haeger
Located in Wilton, CT
Pair of vintage pottery lamps in pleasant organic form and bright yellow glaze, circa 1970. Sure to brighten or cheer up any room. New wiring, reconditioned hardware. Measures: 33&qu...
Pottery
Vintage Satco Robot Lamp - Atomic Space Age Toy Design, 1950's
Located in Lisboa, PT
Vintage Satco Robot Lamp – Atomic Space Age Toy Design, c.1950s–60s An iconic piece of mid-century
Metal, Chrome
Pair Mid Century Modern Tripod Lamps Lightolier Gerald Thurston Atomic 1950s
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
EXQUISITE! PAIR MID CENTURY MODERN TRIPOD TABLE LAMPS BRASS & WOOD ATTRIBUTED TO GERALD THURSTON
Brass
Mid Century Tripod Lamp! After Gerald Thurston Lightolier Designer Atomic Decor
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
EXQUISITE! MID CENTURY MODERN TRIPOD TABLE LAMP BRASS & LINEN ATTRIBUTED TO GERALD THURSTON
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Plaster Musician Lamp Pair in Blue, Fin Art, 1960s Atomic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Modern Plaster Musician Lamp Pair in Blue, Fin Art, 1960s Atomic Art Deco style
Plaster
1950s American Midcentury Gooseneck Double Head Atomic Age Brass Desk Lamp
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in San Diego, CA
Double head patinated brass finish gooseneck table/desk lamp, circa 1950s great condition very
Brass
Vintage Haeger Pottery Atomic Chrome Yellow Large Ginger Jar Urn Lamp
By Royal Haeger
Located in Wilton, CT
Large vintage Haeger pottery lamp in bright sunny yellow glaze, circa 1970s. Three-way switch. Measures: 26" high overall, 17" to top of pottery, 9" diameter. Excellent condition. Sh...
Pottery
Arteluce Articulating Swing Arm Saucer Italian Brass Desk Lamp 1950s MCM Atomic
By Arteluce
Located in Peoria, AZ
ARTELUCE SAUCER SHADE ARTICULATING DESK/TABLE LAMP EXQUISITE ITALIAN STYLE! CIRCA 1953 SIMPLY
Metal, Brass
1950's American Mid Century Gooseneck Double Head Atomic Age Desk Lamp
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in San Diego, CA
Double head enameled finish gooseneck table/desk lamp, circa 1950's great colors very clean
Metal
Royal Haeger Hickman Atomic Chrome Orange Red Vintage Art Deco Pottery MCM Lamp
By Royal Haeger
Located in Wilton, CT
Royal Haeger lamp in atomic chrome orange red glaze, circa 1960s. Measures: 23" high, 11"
Pottery
Pair of Majestic Tall Rocket Lamps Atomic Age Attributed To Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Diego, CA
Majestic tall lamps in walnut frame with smoke Lucite accents and white plastic shades, circa 1950s in very good original condition.
Lucite, Walnut
Vintage Stangl Art Deco Pottery "Archers" Atomic Yellow Large Globe Vase Lamp
By Stangl Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Large vintage Stangl Pottery lamp in relief decoration of pattern known as "Archers," circa early/mid-20th century. With incandescent sunny yellow monochrome glaze. Three-way switch....
Pottery
Iconic 1950's Atomic Age Ceramic Baluster-Form Lamp with Abstract Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of stylized baluster form with long tapering neck above a compressed body tapering at the base; all raised on an openwork brass base with square plinth; height 18" (top of ceramic) 2...
Ceramic
Sold|$8,900
Atomic Molecule Base Dining Table
Located in Hanover, MA
American Mid-Century Modern expandable dining table with extraordinary base which appears to defy
Brass
Beautiful French 1950s Atomic Age Console Table
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A stunning looking piece of French 1950s craftsmanship. Wrought iron rod is used to make an atomic
Wrought Iron
American Midcentury Atomic Age Table Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare striking atomic age table lamp, with iron design wood ball and base freshly rewired and new
Metal
Sold|$380
Atomic mid century table lamp, 1960s
Located in View Park, CA
An atomic mid century table lamp by CN Burman & Co, circa 1970. Tones of silver and grenadine
Plastic, Acrylic
Emerald Green Atomic Style Table Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
An emerald green, atomic style ceramic table lamp. Shaped like a cactus, with a reeded vase and a
Metal
Atomic Space Age Adjustable Table Lamp 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Atomic Brass Plated Opaline Glass Adjustable Table Lamp 1970s
Opaline Glass, Plastic
Sold|$2,495
Mid Century Atomic Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of mid century atomic style ceramic lamps in white, black and gold. Round lamps that taper
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Woodard Table and 4 Springer Chairs in Atomic Orange
By John Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 mid-century Danish Modern woodard dining chairs and table set in atomic orange Offered
Wrought Iron
Midcentury Italian Modern Atomic Design Table Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
A unique table lamp with sculptural shape. Small in size, yet very elegant with tons of unique
Aluminum, Brass
Majestic Z Atomic Table Lamp, circa 1950
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A striking 1950s Z Lamp produced by the Majestic Lamp Company. Very good overall condition. Lamp features a 3-way switch. Measures: 29.5 x 14.5 x 26.5" HWD.
Brass
Atomic Red Enamel Bras Bullet Desk Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Red and gold atomic bullet metal desk table lamp. Measures 6"wide x 13"deep x 18.5" tall. Base
Metal
Sold|$1,898
Atomic Age Pebble Stone and Teak Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century Modern pebble stone and teak table accent lamp. Measures: 29" height x 12" wide x 12
Stone
1960s Atomic Era Vintage Green Speckled Ceramic Table Lamps Pair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This striking pair of Atomic Era vintage table lamps embodies the bold, sculptural design language
Brass
1950"s American MCM Atomic Age Patio Side TV Tray End Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic 1950's iron & Acrylic top patio end table with handles , excellent condition we have
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Metal Conical Table Lamp
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern table lamp with a unique enameled orange metal base. This
Metal
Pair of Danish Modern Atomic Age Teak Rocket Table Lamps
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of Danish modern atomic age teak rocket table lamps circa 1980s. The lamps are in very
Plastic, Teak, Linen
Atomic Chrome Six-Arm Table Lamp Mid-Century, 1960s-1970s
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Atomic chrome six-arm table lamp, Mid-Century, late 1960s-early 1970s, chrome metal body, with six
Chrome
Sold|$4,250
1970s Chrome Atomic Cluster Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of chrome atomic cluster lamps on black pedestal bases. Six globes per lamp. Light may be
1950s Atomic Age Pair of Ceramic and Metal Table Lamps
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice and unique pair of ceramic bases with metal accents table lamps, circa 1950s. No lampshades
Metal
American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Pair of Table Lamps
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and hard to find pair of American Mid-Century Modern, iron and wood table lamps freshly
Iron
Sold|$2,100
Pair of Atomic Rembrandt Lamps
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of atomic Rembrandt Masterpiece lamps. Each lamp has 3 painted wood discs. Each lamp measures
Steel
Pair of 1950s Ceramic Tall Striped Atomic Age Table Lamps
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of tall art pottery table lamps, circa 1950s. The lamps have been totally restored
Brass
Mid Century Modern atomic age Multidirectional Brass Desk/Table Lamp
By Jacques Biny
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare multidirectional brass desk top lamp with polished aluminum shade and solid polished brass arm and base with great quality brass adjusters that makes it variable t...
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Industrial Atomic-Age Centrifuge Mushroom Table Lamp
Located in Lafayette, IN
re-purposed in our workshop as this beautiful Industrial table lamp. The centrifuge body was removed
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Pair of Majestic Cork Table Tall Lamps Atomic Age Original Lampshades
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of tall table lamps in cork with walnut and brass fittings and original lampshades
Cork
Pair of Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Teak & Brass Atomic Era Table Lamps
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of vintage midcentury Danish modern teak & brass atomic era table lamps. Item features
Brass
American Mid-Century Modern Tall Table Lamp by Heifetz Atomic Age
By Heifetz Rotaflex
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking tall and rare lamp designed by Heifetz with a plastic corrugated shade by Rotoflex, circa 1960s great condition push off/on switch, the wood base its refinished and perforat...
Brass
Atomic Nucleus Ball Shape on Brass Tripod Legs Stitched Shades Table Lamps MINT!
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Sputnik Atomic Nucleus Ball Shape on Brass Tripod Legs Stitched Shades Table Lamps MINT!
Brass
Sold|$1,695
Rare 1950's Atomic Lamp, Germany
Located in Palm Springs, CA
used with a clear bulb the light creates patterns on the table and on the walls. Nylon cord is 100
Metal
Mid Century Modern Yasha Heifetz Table Lamp! Space Age Atomic Era Tripod 1950s
By Heifetz
Located in Peoria, AZ
ICONIC POPULUXE! SPACE AGE! CERAMIC & METAL TRIPOD ROCKET SHIP MCM TABLE LAMP! EPIC STYLE
Metal
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.
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