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Anatomy Design 'Awkward Light' Steel and Aluminium Floor Lamp by Karakter
Located in Berlin, DE
Floor lamp designed by Anatomy Design in 2012. Quirky and slightly off, Awkward is a floor lamp
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Anatomy Design 'Awkward Light' Steel and Aluminium Floor Lamp by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Floor lamp designed by Anatomy Design in 2012.
Quirky and slightly off, Awkward is a floor lamp
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 75.6 in W 61.03 in D 15.75 in
Anatomy Design 'Awkward Light' Steel and Aluminium Floor Lamp by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Floor lamp designed by Anatomy Design in 2012.
Quirky and slightly off, Awkward is a floor lamp
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 75.6 in W 61.03 in D 15.75 in
Anatomy Design 'Awkward Light' Steel and Aluminium Wall Lamp for Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp designed by Anatomy Design in 2012.
Quirky and slightly off, Awkward is a wall lamp
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Anatomy Design 'Awkward Light' Steel and Aluminium Wall Lamp by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp designed by Anatomy Design in 2012.
Quirky and slightly off, Awkward is a wall lamp
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Long lamp
By Taras Yoom
Located in วัฒนา, TH
of awkward characters are collected, and some of the inanimate objects acquire life. The expedition
Category
2010s Thai Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pagoda Lamp by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
awkward beauty that comes from something made by hand. We like to explore how imperfection can be
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Large Arabescato Pillar Lamp by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
in the awkward beauty that comes from something made by hand. We like to explore how imperfection can
Category
2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Arabescato Offset Lamp by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
the awkward beauty that comes from something made by hand. We like to explore how imperfection can be
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Verde Offset Lamp by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
function in our products, but it’s important they also have feeling. We are interested in the awkward
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Large Calacatta Viola Pillar Lamp by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
interested in the awkward beauty that comes from something made by hand. We like to explore how imperfection
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Set of 2 Large Arabescato Pillar Lamps by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
interested in the awkward beauty that comes from something made by hand. We like to explore how imperfection
Category
2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Aluminium Fold Light by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
important they also have feeling. We are interested in the awkward beauty that comes from something made by
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Aluminum
Calacatta Viola Surface Sconce by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
feeling. We are interested in the awkward beauty that comes from something made by hand. We like to
Category
2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Calacatta Surface Sconce by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
it’s important they also have feeling. We are interested in the awkward beauty that comes from
Category
2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Black Travertine Block Sconce by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
interested in the awkward beauty that comes from something made by hand. We like to explore how imperfection
Category
2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Aluminum Spot Table Lamp by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
also have feeling. We are interested in the awkward beauty that comes from something made by hand. We
Category
2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Black Travertine Block Sconce by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
interested in the awkward beauty that comes from something made by hand. We like to explore how imperfection
Category
2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Calacatta Viola Block Sconce by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
feeling. We are interested in the awkward beauty that comes from something made by hand. We like to
Category
2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Arabescato Surface Sconce by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
in our products, but it’s important they also have feeling. We are interested in the awkward beauty
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Bronze Spot Table Lamp by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
important they also have feeling. We are interested in the awkward beauty that comes from something made by
Category
2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Blackened Fold Light by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
feeling. We are interested in the awkward beauty that comes from something made by hand. We like to
Category
2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Brass Fold Light by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
the awkward beauty that comes from something made by hand. We like to explore how imperfection can be
Category
2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Calacatta Surface Sconces by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
products, but it’s important they also have feeling. We are interested in the awkward beauty that comes
Category
2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Large Calacatta Viola Pillar Lamp by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
also have feeling. We are interested in the awkward beauty that comes from something made by hand. We
Category
2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Classico Travertine Surface Sconce by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
it’s important they also have feeling. We are interested in the awkward beauty that comes from
Category
2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Classico Travertine Block Sconce by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
feeling. We are interested in the awkward beauty that comes from something made by hand. We like to
Category
2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Black Travertine Surface Sconce by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
it’s important they also have feeling. We are interested in the awkward beauty that comes from
Category
2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Aluminum Surface Sconce by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
it’s important they also have feeling. We are interested in the awkward beauty that comes from
Category
2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Bronze Spot Table Lamp by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
important they also have feeling. We are interested in the awkward beauty that comes from something made by
Category
2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Set of 2 Bronze Spot Table Lamps by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
important they also have feeling. We are interested in the awkward beauty that comes from something made by
Category
2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Spot Table Lamp by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
important they also have feeling. We are interested in the awkward beauty that comes from something made by
Category
2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Blackened Surface Sconce by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
are interested in the awkward beauty that comes from something made by hand. We like to explore how
Category
2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Long Floor Lamp by Taras Yoom
Located in Geneve, CH
living on the Planet of Errors, where a lot of awkward characters are collected, and some of the
Category
2010s Russian Organic Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Blackened Surface Sconce by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
important they also have feeling. We are interested in the awkward beauty that comes from something made by
Category
2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Red Oak Lamp by Odami
Located in Geneve, CH
major limbs rotted through and fell, leaving it
awkwardly imbalanced and under great stress.
The
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Oak
Lamp, Table, Floor, Guitar Electric, Jaxville, Condemned to Rock, Rock and Roll
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
hits all the high notes, without a hint of awkwardness.
The custom hi-gloss, bubble gum 'Purple Punk
Category
Vintage 1970s British Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic
H 38.98 in W 11.82 in D 1.97 in
Lamp Guitar Electric Punk Bubble Gum Pink Condemned to Rock & Roll Chrome Maple
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
high notes, without a hint of awkwardness.
The custom hi-gloss, bubble gum 'Pink Punk' body is
Category
Vintage 1970s English Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
H 42.13 in W 12.6 in D 4.73 in
Chan Chiao Chun Contemporary Table Lamp from the Series Stay with me Resin 2021
By Chan Chiao Chun
Located in Barcelona, ES
perspective to hold a mirror and reflect the awkward attempts to come to terms with the world and its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 11.42 in W 25.6 in D 16.15 in
Chan Chiao Chun Contemporary Resin Acrylic Table Lamp from the Series Stay, 2021
By Chan Chiao Chun
Located in Barcelona, ES
the awkward attempts to come to terms with the world and its ever-changing possibilities
Bio
Chan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 13.78 in D 11.82 in
Chan Chiao Chun Contemporary Table Lamp from the Series Stay with Me Resin, 2021
By Chan Chiao Chun
Located in Barcelona, ES
the awkward attempts to come to terms with the world and its everchanging possibilities.
Bio
Chan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 26.78 in W 18.12 in D 16.54 in
Chan Chiao Chun Contemporary Colourful Resin Table Lamp "Stay with Me", 2021
By Chan Chiao Chun
Located in Barcelona, ES
the awkward attempts to come to terms with the world and its ever-changing possibilities.
Bio
Chan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 16.15 in D 18.9 in
Chan Chiao Chun Contemporary Resin Chandelier Model "I am braver with you", 2021
By Chan Chiao Chun
Located in Barcelona, ES
reflect the awkward attempts to come to terms with the world and its everchanging possibilities.
Bio
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 51.19 in Dm 59.06 in
Stainless Steel Conical Wall Light by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
they also have feeling. We are interested in the awkward beauty that comes from something made by hand
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Classico Travertine Pill Sconce by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
it’s important they also have feeling. We are interested in the awkward beauty that comes from
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Travertine
Blackened Bronze Conical Up Wall Light by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
in our products, but it’s important they also have feeling. We are interested in the awkward beauty
Category
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Conical Bronze Wall Light by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
they also have feeling. We are interested in the awkward beauty that comes from something made by hand
Category
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Calacatta Block Sconce by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
are interested in the awkward beauty that comes from something made by hand. We like to explore how
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Marble
Bronze Surface Wall Sconce by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
it’s important they also have feeling. We are interested in the awkward beauty that comes from
Category
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Classico Travertine Surface Wall Sconce by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
interested in the awkward beauty that comes from something made by hand. We like to explore how imperfection
Category
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Travertine
Aluminum Scoop Wall Light by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
the awkward beauty that comes from something made by hand. We like to explore how imperfection can be
Category
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Classico Travertine Surface Wall Sconce by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
the awkward beauty that comes from something made by hand. We like to explore how imperfection can be
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Travertine, Bronze
Brass Scoop Wall Light by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
the awkward beauty that comes from something made by hand. We like to explore how imperfection can be
Category
2010s Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Bird in Cage
Located in New York, NY
large bird awkwardly trapped in an ornate cage is a hauntingly enigmatic image whose meaning we are
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Tempera, Wood Panel
Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Murano Glass Lamp
By Flavio Poli
Located in Palm Springs, CA
style. We have left the original lighting top as it is functional and putting a new one on, will look
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
50's Adjustable Medical Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
medical floor lamp. Charmingly awkward enough to look right with anything! (and totally adjustable).
Category
Vintage 1950s American Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Post Modern Rodolfo Bonetto Ala Lamps for iGuzzini, Pair
By iGuzzini, Guzzini, Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in Garnerville, NY
place by a nicely weighted base. There's no tipping over or awkward positioning. These are by far one of
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel, Aluminum
Rare Pair of Lamps in Lacquered Metal and Gilded Brass, France, 1950
By Lunel
Located in Catonvielle, FR
model:
"This metal bird seems to peck awkwardly the light projected by its bulb ..."
Very good
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sculpted Calacatta Marble by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
important they also have feeling. We are interested in the awkward beauty that comes from something made by
Category
2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Sculpted Bronze Table Lamp by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
the awkward beauty that comes from something made by hand. We like to explore how imperfection can be
Category
2010s Australian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of awkward lighting on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and marble. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage piece of awkward lighting now, or shop our selection of 103 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of awkward lighting — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of awkward lighting made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. A well-made object in our assortment of awkward lighting has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Henry Wilson, Jan Ernst de Wet and Chan Chiao Chun are consistently popular.
How Much is a Awkward Lighting?
The average selling price for a piece of awkward lighting at 1stDibs is $2,616, while they’re typically $850 on the low end and $65,000 for the highest priced.
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The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
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There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
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