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Walter Von Nessen Tripod Table Lamp Mid Century Modern Thurston Atomic Era BOHO
Walter Von Nessen Tripod Table Lamp Mid Century Modern Thurston Atomic Era BOHO

Walter Von Nessen Tripod Table Lamp Mid Century Modern Thurston Atomic Era BOHO

By Nessen Lighting, Walter Von Nessen

Located in Peoria, AZ

Walter Von Nessen Tripod Table Lamp Mid Century Modern and Art Deco Beautiful! This rare Walter Von Nessen tripod is an icon of mid century modern lamp design! Timeless lines, pur...

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

Materials

Metal

Italian Brass Geometric Table Lamp Style of Gio Ponti, Circa 1960s MCM Atomic
Italian Brass Geometric Table Lamp Style of Gio Ponti, Circa 1960s MCM Atomic

Italian Brass Geometric Table Lamp Style of Gio Ponti, Circa 1960s MCM Atomic

By Gio Ponti, Arredoluce

Located in Peoria, AZ

WOOD, PERSPEX & BRASS GEOMETRIC TABLE LAMP IN THE STYLE OF GIO PONTI, CIRCA 1960s Dimensions: Approximately 28" tall by 16" deep and 16" wide This extremely rare Italian table...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Up Light Table Lamp Atomic Italian Design Angelo Lelli 1950
Mid Century Modern Up Light Table Lamp Atomic Italian Design Angelo Lelli 1950

Mid Century Modern Up Light Table Lamp Atomic Italian Design Angelo Lelli 1950

By Angelo Lelii

Located in Peoria, AZ

STUNNING! ITALIAN MID CENTURY STYLE! MID CENTURY MODERN PUNCHED METAL SHADE ACCENT/UP LAMP! AFTER ANGELO LELII CIRCA 1950 (DIMENSIONS: 6.5" wide by Approximately 15" High) Here...

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

Materials

Metal

Kurt Versen Gooseneck Table Desk Lamp! Mid Century Modern Red 1950s Atomic Decor
Kurt Versen Gooseneck Table Desk Lamp! Mid Century Modern Red 1950s Atomic Decor

Kurt Versen Gooseneck Table Desk Lamp! Mid Century Modern Red 1950s Atomic Decor

By Kurt Versen

Located in Peoria, AZ

KURT VERSEN GOOSE NECK DESK LAMP! ICONIC! MID CENTURY DESIGN AT ITS FINEST! GORGEOUS RED ENAMEL! VERY HARD TO FIND! In the postwar period, A house was not a "modern home" without ...

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

1950s Mid-century Atomic 2-Arm Lamp, Fiberglass Shades
1950s Mid-century Atomic 2-Arm Lamp, Fiberglass Shades

1950s Mid-century Atomic 2-Arm Lamp, Fiberglass Shades

Located in Miami, FL

1950s Mid-century Atomic 2-Arm Lamp, Fiberglass Shades 1950s Mid-Century Modern Atomic double arm table lamp with brass and wood accents in black with its original fiberglass shades.

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

Materials

Brass

Lynard of California Cork Crackled Glass Walnut Atomic Era Modern Egg Table Lamp
Lynard of California Cork Crackled Glass Walnut Atomic Era Modern Egg Table Lamp

Lynard of California Cork Crackled Glass Walnut Atomic Era Modern Egg Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Lynard of California Cork Crackled Glass Walnut Atomic Era Modern Egg Table Lamp. Item features a sculpted cork base, solid walnut accents, black sculpted acrylic "fingers" a...

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

Materials

Glass, Acrylic, Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Green Flying Saucer Gold Table Lamp - Pair
Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Green Flying Saucer Gold Table Lamp - Pair

Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Green Flying Saucer Gold Table Lamp - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Green "Flying Saucer" Gold Table Lamps after Tommi Parzinger - a Pair.

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

Materials

Metal

Italian Atomic Design Very Beautiful Optik Lamp, 1970s, Italy
Italian Atomic Design Very Beautiful Optik Lamp, 1970s, Italy

Italian Atomic Design Very Beautiful Optik Lamp, 1970s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Italian Atomic Design Very Beautiful Optik Lamp, 1970s, Italy Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with E14 light bulb. Wired and suitable to use with 22...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Lamp With Pleated Shade
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Lamp With Pleated Shade

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Lamp With Pleated Shade

Located in Charleston, SC

A fabulous colorful Quartzite lamp with a textured body, on a brass base. The lamp and shade are cream colored and the shade is still in the plastic with no flaws as far as I can t...

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

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric, Paint

Oscar Torlasco and Paavo Tynell style. Atomic Era gilt table lamp, Italy, 1950s
Oscar Torlasco and Paavo Tynell style. Atomic Era gilt table lamp, Italy, 1950s

Oscar Torlasco and Paavo Tynell style. Atomic Era gilt table lamp, Italy, 1950s

By Oscar Torlasco

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Sculptural table lamp in solid gilded brass from the 50s, reminiscent of Oscar Torlasco's designs for Lumen Milano, and Paavo Tynel. Typical design of that time, with an inverted con...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

American Classic Mid Century Atomic Age Iron Lamp & Lampshade
American Classic Mid Century Atomic Age Iron Lamp & Lampshade

American Classic Mid Century Atomic Age Iron Lamp & Lampshade

Located in San Diego, CA

An American classic 1950's metal lamp with original lampshade a beauty , hard to find very nice and clean condition with pull chain switch the shade its nice with a tiny flaw as shwo...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Atomic Mid Century Table Lamp by Lightolier att. to Thurston c. 1950/ 60's
Atomic Mid Century Table Lamp by Lightolier att. to Thurston c. 1950/ 60's

Atomic Mid Century Table Lamp by Lightolier att. to Thurston c. 1950/ 60's

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Architectural Mid Century, Atomic, Space Age jack form table lamp, by Lightolier, design attributed to Gerald Thurston.

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

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Tripod Lamp! Gerald Thurston Lightolier Designer Atomic Decor
Mid Century Tripod Lamp! Gerald Thurston Lightolier Designer Atomic Decor

Mid Century Tripod Lamp! Gerald Thurston Lightolier Designer Atomic Decor

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Peoria, AZ

MID CENTURY MODERN LIGHTOLIER TRIPOD TABLE LAMP BRASS & LINEN BY GERALD THURSTON DIMENSIONS: Approximately 27" High x 18" Wide Offered is a simply fabulous mid century Lightolie...

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

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Lamps Atomic Gold Leaf by Antonio Cagianelli, Italy
Contemporary Lamps Atomic Gold Leaf by Antonio Cagianelli, Italy

Contemporary Lamps Atomic Gold Leaf by Antonio Cagianelli, Italy

By Antonio Cagianelli

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Tall table lamps by the artist designer Antonio Cagianelli.

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Vintage Mid Century Post Atomic Age Table Lamp in the style of Gerald Thurston
Vintage Mid Century Post Atomic Age Table Lamp in the style of Gerald Thurston

Vintage Mid Century Post Atomic Age Table Lamp in the style of Gerald Thurston

By Gerald Thurston

Located in San Diego, CA

This piece was created in the 1960s. This was at the time a forward thinking futuristic design as the world looked beyond the atomic age and into space. Clean, minimal and current in...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid Century Modern Blue Green Ceramic Table Lamps by Modernera - a Pair
Vintage Mid Century Modern Blue Green Ceramic Table Lamps by Modernera - a Pair

Vintage Mid Century Modern Blue Green Ceramic Table Lamps by Modernera - a Pair

By Modernera Lamp Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Blue and Green Sculpted Ceramic Atomic Era Drip Glazed Table Lamps by Modernera - a Pair.

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Metal Atomic Style Lamps, 1960's
Pair of Mid-Century Metal Atomic Style Lamps, 1960's

Pair of Mid-Century Metal Atomic Style Lamps, 1960's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Geometric Metal Table Lamps. Very versatile pair of MCM lamps that are intertwined using two metals chrome and brass, exemplifying the mid-century time per...

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

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Space Age Atomic Murano Chrome Lamp
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Space Age Atomic Murano Chrome Lamp

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Space Age Atomic Murano Chrome Lamp

Located in Houston, TX

Insane vintage table lamp with beautiful blown spotted leopard white murano glass, mounted on chrome circular bases. Made in the 1970s. In almost excellent condition. Dimensions:...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair Chrome Lamps by Torino
Pair Chrome Lamps by Torino

Pair Chrome Lamps by Torino

Located in Hanover, MA

Pair of 1970's space age atomic chrome table lamps with both a upper standard edison screw lightbulb and a lower chrome eyeball in which you can use either a small spot/flood light b...

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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Cobra Desk Lamp Greta Grossman Atomic Era 1950s
Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Cobra Desk Lamp Greta Grossman Atomic Era 1950s

Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Cobra Desk Lamp Greta Grossman Atomic Era 1950s

By Greta Magnusson Grossman

Located in Peoria, AZ

Original 1950 Greta Grossman Cobra Lamp Fiberglass Shade Rare Prototype or Pre-patent Competitor Here is an Incredible Greta Grossman style Cobra desk lamp! This lamp is believed t...

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Tulip Lamp with Red Shade
Mid-Century Tulip Lamp with Red Shade

Mid-Century Tulip Lamp with Red Shade

By Majestic Lamp Company

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1950s; (likely) Majestic Lamp Co. - Los Angeles Atomic-era table lamp. This sculptural table lamp, attributed to Majestic, features a dramatic atomic design characteristic of po...

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

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Steinhauer Atomic Vintage Mushroom Lamp
Steinhauer Atomic Vintage Mushroom Lamp

Steinhauer Atomic Vintage Mushroom Lamp

By Steinhauer

Located in Manzano, IT

Steinhauer Atomic Vintage Mushroom Lamp Wonderful spaceage piece, vintage mushroom lamp from the years '70s by the prestigious Steinhauer, functioning from the design timeless Crea...

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Vintage 1970s European Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pair! Mid Century Danish Modern Plaster Lamps Atomic UFO Blue Orange 1950s MCM
Pair! Mid Century Danish Modern Plaster Lamps Atomic UFO Blue Orange 1950s MCM

Pair! Mid Century Danish Modern Plaster Lamps Atomic UFO Blue Orange 1950s MCM

By Guido Gambone

Located in Peoria, AZ

PREPARE FOR THE LANDING! DANISH MODERN MID CENTURY UFO LAMPS GOLD FLECKS IN PLASTER! ATOMIC AWESOME! DIMENSIONS: APPROX. 24" x 16" EACH This pair of mid century lamps are...

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

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Knoll Clay Michie Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Atomic MCM Light
Knoll Clay Michie Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Atomic MCM Light

Knoll Clay Michie Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Atomic MCM Light

By Clay Michie

Located in Peoria, AZ

CLAY MICHIE FOR KNOLL ARTICULATING SAUCER DESK LAMP NO. 8 RARE W/ BULB DIFFUSER DIMENSIONS: Approximately 17" Tall Base: 8" Shade Diameter: 11" Here is the large, iconic, mid cent...

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Knoll Clay Michie Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Atomic MCM Decor
Knoll Clay Michie Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Atomic MCM Decor

Knoll Clay Michie Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Atomic MCM Decor

By Clay Michie

Located in Peoria, AZ

CLAY MICHIE FOR KNOLL ARTICULATING SAUCER DESK LAMP NO. 8 RARE W/ BULB DIFFUSER DIMENSIONS: Approximately 17" Tall Base: 8" Shade Diameter: 11" Here is the large, iconic, mid cent...

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Atomic Design Plexiglass Ambience Light, 1970s, Italy
Atomic Design Plexiglass Ambience Light, 1970s, Italy

Atomic Design Plexiglass Ambience Light, 1970s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Atomic Design Plexiglass Ambience Light, 1970s, Italy Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with E14 light bulb. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 1...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Organic Modern Table Lamp  Sculptural Parota Wood Base
Organic Modern Table Lamp  Sculptural Parota Wood Base

Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base

By Isabel Moncada

Located in San Antonio, TX

Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...

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

Materials

Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood

Sputnik Table Lamp - Solid Brass or Polished Nickel
Sputnik Table Lamp - Solid Brass or Polished Nickel

Sputnik Table Lamp - Solid Brass or Polished Nickel

By Beyond Gorgeosity

Located in Hanover, MA

Mutual Sunset Lighting Co. Sputnik table lamp. Atomic mace-like sputnik starburst spike ball above cylindrical cone base.

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Mid Century Vintage 1960s Walnut Chalkware Table Lamp
Mid Century Vintage 1960s Walnut Chalkware Table Lamp

Mid Century Vintage 1960s Walnut Chalkware Table Lamp

Located in Baltimore, MD

Mid-century modern atomic plaster and walnut table lamp with original shade, circa 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery, Walnut

Galaxy Table Lamp by Isabel Moncada in Parota Wood & Brass
Galaxy Table Lamp by Isabel Moncada in Parota Wood & Brass

Galaxy Table Lamp by Isabel Moncada in Parota Wood & Brass

By Isabel Moncada

Located in San Antonio, TX

Galaxy Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada A tribute to the Space Age, the Galaxy table lamp channels the optimism and style of 1960s design.

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

Materials

Brass

Monumental Chrome Waterfall Eyeball (ORB) Table Lamp by Sonneman SPACE-AGE
Monumental Chrome Waterfall Eyeball (ORB) Table Lamp by Sonneman SPACE-AGE

Monumental Chrome Waterfall Eyeball (ORB) Table Lamp by Sonneman SPACE-AGE

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Buffalo, NY

Monumental Chrome ORB Mid-Century atomic eyeball table lamps by Sonneman. Modernist / Space Age design.

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Vintage 1960s American Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Rare Robert Sonneman Chrome Small Table Lamp! Iconic Mid Century Lighting 1960s
Rare Robert Sonneman Chrome Small Table Lamp! Iconic Mid Century Lighting 1960s

Rare Robert Sonneman Chrome Small Table Lamp! Iconic Mid Century Lighting 1960s

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Peoria, AZ

SONNEMAN! MID CENTURY MODERN ATOMIC AGE CHROME TOWERS SMALL TABLE LAMP! ICONIC!

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Style Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Style Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp, Italy

Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Style Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp, Italy

By Bitossi, Guido Gambone, Raymor

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Mid-Century Modern ceramic lava glazed table lamp. This atomic inspired lamp features a dimensional leaf or dart design with metallic gold painted accents.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1980s Sputnik Table Lamps Clear Blown Glass Chromed Frame Murano Italy
1980s Sputnik Table Lamps Clear Blown Glass Chromed Frame Murano Italy

1980s Sputnik Table Lamps Clear Blown Glass Chromed Frame Murano Italy

Located in London, GB

A very stunning Atomic Sputnik table lamp, blown Murano clear glass components with "Bullicante" technique, on a chromed metal structure with a circular base.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Space Age Chrome Abstract Table Floor Lamp
Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Space Age Chrome Abstract Table Floor Lamp

Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Space Age Chrome Abstract Table Floor Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Space Age Chrome Abstract Table Floor Lamp This table/floor lamp has a swirling chrome design supporting 4 chrome sphere lights.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Kalmar Atomic Floor or Table Lamp 'RS 6 TL', Aluminum Glass, 1970, One of Two
Kalmar Atomic Floor or Table Lamp 'RS 6 TL', Aluminum Glass, 1970, One of Two

Kalmar Atomic Floor or Table Lamp 'RS 6 TL', Aluminum Glass, 1970, One of Two

By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A Mid-Century Modern or Space Age Atomium tower table or floor light mod. RS6-TL 1972 designed by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in 1972. The lamp is made of polished aluminum and handblown b...

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Vintage 1970s Austrian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Nickel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Space Age Chrome Glass & Marble Side End Lamp Table
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Space Age Chrome Glass & Marble Side End Lamp Table

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Space Age Chrome Glass & Marble Side End Lamp Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, Mid-Century Modern, Atomic Space Age, chrome side table with etched glass tops and thick marble bases A very good looking and we...

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Austrian Polished Chrome Five-Light Table Lamp by Kalmar Austria
Austrian Polished Chrome Five-Light Table Lamp by Kalmar Austria

Austrian Polished Chrome Five-Light Table Lamp by Kalmar Austria

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Austrian Modern Polished Chrome Five-Light Table Lamp by J T Kalmar Amazing space age atomic hexagonal chrome silver tower table lamp.

Category

20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Atomic Brass Table Lamp, Switzerland, 1960s
Atomic Brass Table Lamp, Switzerland, 1960s

Atomic Brass Table Lamp, Switzerland, 1960s

Located in Aachen, NRW

Atomic brass table lamp with nine-glass globes. The globes are hand blown and fitted with a screwing device.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

rabbit  Tanaka corp Mempis Style Halogen floor lamp  1980s Japan
rabbit  Tanaka corp Mempis Style Halogen floor lamp  1980s Japan

rabbit Tanaka corp Mempis Style Halogen floor lamp 1980s Japan

By Tanaka Kosai

Located in Den Haag, NL

Vintage Rabbit Tanaka Corp Halogen Floor Lamp Japan Memphis design home Japan space age design mid century atomic design Table lamp Rabbit Tanaka desk lamp Halogen Memphis Style.

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Atomic Brass Table Lamp, Switzerland, 1960s
Atomic Brass Table Lamp, Switzerland, 1960s

Atomic Brass Table Lamp, Switzerland, 1960s

Located in Aachen, NRW

Atomic brass table lamp with nine-glass globes. The globes are hand blown and fitted with a screwing device.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

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Atomic Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal atomic table lamp for your home. Each atomic table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. Find 296 options for an antique or vintage atomic table lamp now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer atomic table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An atomic table lamp made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Rembrandt Lamp Company, Majestic Lamp Company and Gerald Thurston each produced at least one beautiful atomic table lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Atomic Table Lamp?

Prices for an atomic table lamp start at $150 and top out at $23,572 with the average selling for $1,461.

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.