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Fun Lamp Italy 1980, Three Floor Lamps Articulated on Ball Joints, Which Allows
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Fun lamp Italy 1980, three floor lamps articulated on ball joints, which allows many positions.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Oscar Torlasco Brass Double Jointed Table Lamp with Red Shade
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in New York, NY
This brass lamp with lacquered cherry red shade designed by Oscar Tarlasco has a double ball joint
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Agrafée with 2 Swivels by Serge Mouille
Located in Geneve, CH
control the direction of light, the Serge Mouille Agrafée 2 ball joint lamp is a reissue of an iconic
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

‘Ball in socket’ Floor Lamp by H. Busquet for Hala Zeist, the Netherlands, 1960s
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Steenwijk, NL
adjustable due to the 'ball in socket' joint in the floor plate. The lamp is perfect for reading as you can
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lampe Gras with Ball Joint Wall Lamp, circa 1930
By Lampe Gras
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp designed by Bernard-Albin Gras. Manufactured by Gras (France), circa 1930. Aluminium
Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage UFO Lamp, 1970s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
ball joint.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

  • Vintage UFO Lamp, 1970s
  • Vintage UFO Lamp, 1970s
  • Vintage UFO Lamp, 1970s
  • Vintage UFO Lamp, 1970s
H 17.72 in Dm 12.21 in
1920's Deco Bakelite Lamp
Located in London, GB
brass ball knuckle joint fitting. It can also be wall mounted with the easy removal of the wooden base
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

  • 1920's Deco Bakelite Lamp
  • 1920's Deco Bakelite Lamp
  • 1920's Deco Bakelite Lamp
  • 1920's Deco Bakelite Lamp
H 16.15 in W 10.63 in D 7.88 in
Jacques Biny Table Lamp, 1950
By Jacques Biny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
white bakelite ball joint, wired for US standards, one E12 socket per fixture, max. wattage 60w each.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

  • Jacques Biny Table Lamp, 1950
  • Jacques Biny Table Lamp, 1950
  • Jacques Biny Table Lamp, 1950
  • Jacques Biny Table Lamp, 1950
H 12.5 in W 11 in D 5.75 in
Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
metal base. The umbrella can be adjusted via a ball joint. Another joint is located at the foot
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

  • Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
  • Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
  • Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
  • Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
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H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Iconic Midcentury Fase Lamp, 1960s
Located in Victoria, CA
until 1980s. featuring clean lines, ball joint connection for adjustable light, and more rare to acquire
Category

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

Materials

Metal

  • Iconic Midcentury Fase Lamp, 1960s
  • Iconic Midcentury Fase Lamp, 1960s
  • Iconic Midcentury Fase Lamp, 1960s
  • Iconic Midcentury Fase Lamp, 1960s
H 17 in W 19 in D 12 in
Thurston for Lightolier Floor Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Gerald Thurston design for Lightolier Mid-Century floor lamp. Three iron rods with brass ball
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Articulated floor lamp, Maison Monix circa 1950
By Edition Monix
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
which a black-lacquered metal light arm articulated by a brass ball joint is arranged. A circular brass
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

1960s Vintage French Chrome Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
smoothly on the ball joint that connects it to the base. The condition is excellent for its age, with
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

  • 1960s Vintage French Chrome Desk Lamp
  • 1960s Vintage French Chrome Desk Lamp
  • 1960s Vintage French Chrome Desk Lamp
  • 1960s Vintage French Chrome Desk Lamp
H 14.18 in W 24.02 in D 14.18 in
Oskar Immerschied Tk501 Desk Lamp Bauhaus
Located in Southampton, GB
lamp are the clamping joints with which the curved steel rod is attached to the foot and shade. This
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Mid-20th Century Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pendulum Floor Lamps, Maison Lunel circa 1950
By Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
brass ring. Brass arm with adjustable height, and orientable by a brass ball joint on the base of the
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

  •  Pendulum Floor Lamps, Maison Lunel circa 1950
  •  Pendulum Floor Lamps, Maison Lunel circa 1950
  •  Pendulum Floor Lamps, Maison Lunel circa 1950
  •  Pendulum Floor Lamps, Maison Lunel circa 1950
H 70.87 in W 11.82 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Brass 'Trumpet Head' Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
of lamp is on a ball neck joint allowing you to change and angle the direction of light. The lamp is
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fase Madrid President Pendulum Desk Lamp
By Fase
Located in Vienna, AT
allows to adjust the height of the shade, which can also be articulated by a ball joint on its top
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

  • Fase Madrid President Pendulum Desk Lamp
  • Fase Madrid President Pendulum Desk Lamp
  • Fase Madrid President Pendulum Desk Lamp
  • Fase Madrid President Pendulum Desk Lamp
H 22.45 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Tripod Lamp by Serge Mouille
Located in Geneve, CH
interior, adjustable with a brass ball joint. Delivered quickly, each copy is numbered and accompanied by
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2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

  • Tripod Lamp by Serge Mouille
  • Tripod Lamp by Serge Mouille
  • Tripod Lamp by Serge Mouille
  • Tripod Lamp by Serge Mouille
H 13.78 in W 11.62 in D 10.24 in
Cocotte Lamp by Serge Mouille
Located in Geneve, CH
using a brass ball joint. We assure you a fast delivery for this numbered model with certificate of
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2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

  • Cocotte Lamp by Serge Mouille
  • Cocotte Lamp by Serge Mouille
  • Cocotte Lamp by Serge Mouille
  • Cocotte Lamp by Serge Mouille
H 13.39 in W 11.82 in D 9.65 in
Machine Age Chrome and Copper Desk Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Moderne curved steam and stepped finial along the top. The lamp head is adjustable via the ball joint
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Vintage 1930s American Table Lamps

Materials

Copper, Chrome

1950's Ferdinand Solère Floor Lamp
By Ferdinand Solere
Located in GUÉCÉLARD, FR
various SOLR ball joints. The lamp is covered with a blue sieve to avoid cast shadows and has an anti
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

  • 1950's Ferdinand Solère Floor Lamp
  • 1950's Ferdinand Solère Floor Lamp
  • 1950's Ferdinand Solère Floor Lamp
  • 1950's Ferdinand Solère Floor Lamp
H 70.87 in W 51.19 in D 15.75 in
Rare Kandem Wall or Table Lamp
By Marianne Brandt, Kandem
Located in Vienna, AT
. Steel gray painted with enameled shade. It has a ball joint at the base and the head as well as a
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Steel

  • Rare Kandem Wall or Table Lamp
  • Rare Kandem Wall or Table Lamp
  • Rare Kandem Wall or Table Lamp
  • Rare Kandem Wall or Table Lamp
H 29.53 in W 6.3 in D 23.63 in
Lamp by Pierre Barbe (1900-2004), Editions Malabert
By Pierre Barbe
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
. Table lamp in gilded metal, the foot articulated by a ball-and-socket joint, original lampshade in cream
Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Giuseppe Ostuni Floor Lamp Oluce, 1952
By Oluce, Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
and can be pointed in any wanted position because of the ball joint attached to the marble base. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Aluminum, Brass

  • Giuseppe Ostuni Floor Lamp Oluce, 1952
  • Giuseppe Ostuni Floor Lamp Oluce, 1952
  • Giuseppe Ostuni Floor Lamp Oluce, 1952
  • Giuseppe Ostuni Floor Lamp Oluce, 1952
H 55.12 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in
20th Century Atomic Chrome Adjustable Floor Lamp
Located in Malton, GB
you can lean it in any direction and it will stay there. It has a braided wire support on a ball joint
Category

Vintage 1960s Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

  • 20th Century Atomic Chrome Adjustable Floor Lamp
  • 20th Century Atomic Chrome Adjustable Floor Lamp
  • 20th Century Atomic Chrome Adjustable Floor Lamp
  • 20th Century Atomic Chrome Adjustable Floor Lamp
H 64.97 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Rare Counter Balance Large Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Very unique counter balance floor lamp, 1960s. The balance arm has a chrome globe joint and is
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Saucer Table Lamp
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Brass and glass 'Saucer' table lamp by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, with ball joint articulation
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Wire

Small Mushroom Lamp by Nick Pourfard
Located in Geneve, CH
ceramic lamp that is comprised of two pieces. Using a ball joint design, the upper rests on the base
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Small Mushroom Lamp by Nick Pourfard
Located in Geneve, CH
ceramic lamp that is comprised of two pieces. Using a ball joint design, the upper rests on the base
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Maurizio Tempestini for Lightolier Anglepoise Desk Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
-ball joint Anglepoise brass neck, USA, 1950.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

1950s Table Lamp by Alfred Muller For Amba
By Alfred Müller, AMBA
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
base houses an adjustable stem with two gilded brass ball-and-socket joints and a black-lacquered metal
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Saturn Table Lamp by Serge Mouille
Located in Geneve, CH
ball joint. Made in France by Éditions Serge Mouille, this model also exists in white and is delivered
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2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

  • Saturn Table Lamp by Serge Mouille
  • Saturn Table Lamp by Serge Mouille
  • Saturn Table Lamp by Serge Mouille
  • Saturn Table Lamp by Serge Mouille
H 15.75 in W 15.36 in D 16.15 in
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce '516' Table Lamp
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
marble base. The ball joint allows the user to adjust the position of the shade, meaning that the
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Aluminum, Brass

  • Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce '516' Table Lamp
  • Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce '516' Table Lamp
  • Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce '516' Table Lamp
  • Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce '516' Table Lamp
H 17.72 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Stillux Table Lamp on Black Marble Base
By Stilux
Located in London, GB
time. The lamp stands on a solid and high black marble round base. The rod it is attached by brass ball
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

  • Stillux Table Lamp on Black Marble Base
  • Stillux Table Lamp on Black Marble Base
  • Stillux Table Lamp on Black Marble Base
  • Stillux Table Lamp on Black Marble Base
H 12.6 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Ceramic Mushroom Floor Lamp by Nicholas Pourfard
Located in Chicago, IL
hardware holding it in place allowing for movement of the light in any direction needed. The ball joint
Category

2010s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1970 " Esperia" Italian Space Age Floor Lamp
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Naples, IT
An elegant and iconic Space Age Modern chrome Italian floor lamp design Gino Sarfatti style
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

  • 1970 " Esperia"  Italian Space Age Floor Lamp
  • 1970 " Esperia"  Italian Space Age Floor Lamp
  • 1970 " Esperia"  Italian Space Age Floor Lamp
  • 1970 " Esperia"  Italian Space Age Floor Lamp
H 78.75 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Task Lamps by Marianne Brandt for Kandem
By Marianne Brandt, Kandem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, can be used as wall or table lamps, both have a ball joint at the original base and head, as well as a
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Brass Floor Lamp by Valenti, Spain, 1950's
By Valenti, Jacques Adnet
Located in Barcelona, ES
Floor lamp produced in 1950's by Valenti, Spain. Rare edition entirely in brass with ball joint
Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

  • Brass Floor Lamp by Valenti, Spain, 1950's
  • Brass Floor Lamp by Valenti, Spain, 1950's
  • Brass Floor Lamp by Valenti, Spain, 1950's
  • Brass Floor Lamp by Valenti, Spain, 1950's
H 58.47 in W 10.24 in D 22.05 in
Balance Floor Lamp by Square in Circle
Located in Geneve, CH
to a central powder-coated metal ball joint. The angled pole has two light sources at either end; one
Category

2010s British Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Magneto Floor Lamp by H. Fillekes for Artiforte
By H. Fillekes
Located in Dronten, NL
connected with a concave shaped strong magnet supporting a ball joint. This lamp is fully adjustable because
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Vintage French Industrial Standard Floor Lamp, Jieldé
By Jielde
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
in his workshop. Therefore, he himself developed this special lamp with its flexible ball joint
Category

Mid-20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Jacques Biny, Large Diabolo Reflector Lamp, France 1950
By Jacques Biny
Located in Catonvielle, FR
a plate. The double ball joint allows orientation and pivoting of the reflector. On his return to
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

  • Jacques Biny, Large Diabolo Reflector Lamp, France 1950
  • Jacques Biny, Large Diabolo Reflector Lamp, France 1950
  • Jacques Biny, Large Diabolo Reflector Lamp, France 1950
  • Jacques Biny, Large Diabolo Reflector Lamp, France 1950
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H 18.51 in W 6.5 in D 11.82 in
Art Deco Brass Piano Lamp, Soelken - Germany, 1970s
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in Schwerin, MV
, model 2535-011. The lamp is made of shiny brass. The umbrella can be adjusted via a ball joint. Another
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Anglepoise Chrome Desk Lamp By Prescolite
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid Century Desk lamp By Prescolite plated in chrome with a two-ball joint Anglepoise brass neck
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Giuseppe Ostuni extendable floor lamp Oluce 1952
By Oluce, Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
and can be pointed in any wanted position because of the ball joint attached to the marble base. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Aluminum

Danish Chrome and Metal Adjustable Table Lamp
By Maria Pergay
Located in Brooklyn, NY
that has been fitted with a ball joint to adjust the shade (an uncommon feature most associated with
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Standing Lamp 1 Arm by Serge Mouille
Located in Geneve, CH
black painted steel, it has three feet, brass ball joints and an aluminum reflector black lacquer and
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Aluminum, Brass

  • Standing Lamp 1 Arm by Serge Mouille
  • Standing Lamp 1 Arm by Serge Mouille
  • Standing Lamp 1 Arm by Serge Mouille
  • Standing Lamp 1 Arm by Serge Mouille
H 63 in W 27.17 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Pendulum Floor Lamps, Maison Lunel circa 1950
By Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
set with a brass ring. Brass arm with adjustable height, and orientable by a brass ball joint on the
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Polo Popular Desk Lamp By Christian Dell For BUR
By Christian Dell
Located in Gloucester, GB
Polo Popular Desk Lamp By Christian Dell For BUR - Heavy steel base - Ball and socket joint allows
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

1950s Brass Table Lamp Attributed to Jacques Biny
By Jacques Biny
Located in Glendale, CA
executed in patinated brass with white painted inner shade. Shade rotates freely on a ball joint
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Scandinavian Cylindrical Tripod Floor Lamp, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
metal structure. The tripod legs stem out from a ball-shaped joint, and also end in small, brass sphere
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Evolution Contemporary Brass Table Lamp, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
with a ball joint. The shade is designed out of brass with a black bead at the top. The base is in
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Aggregato Floor Lamp by Enzo Mari for Artemide
By Artemide, Enzo Mari
Located in Dronten, NL
Floor lamp Aggregato designed by Enzo Mari and G. Fassina for Artemide. Smart double ball joints
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Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Aluminum

Adjustable Metal Floor Lamp with Articulating Arm, 1950s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, enabling you to change the height and angle of the lamp. Head of lamp contains two independent ball joints
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron, Metal, Brass

1940's Italian Multi-Positional Chrome Desk Lamp
By Lariolux
Located in Hanover, MA
with a weighted round base and an enormous ball joint from which the sturdy stem can pivot ~140 x 360
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Jacques Adnet Adjustable Green Leather Floor Lamp, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
heights. Ball joint just above the socket to directly the light. Rare find. Newly rewired with a new
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron, Brass

Art Deco Machine Age Chrome Adjustable Flourescent Desk Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
and swivel ball joints mounted along the head/shade. The Art Deco fluorescent desk and the reading
Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Space Age Pair of Aluminum Table Lamps, 1970s
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in San Diego, CA
. The effect transcends it’s time. The lamp is constructed with a ball joint allowing the shade to tilt
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Desk Lamp in Rattan and Wood 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
, wabi-sabi or modern interior. The shade can be adjusted in direction by loosening the ball joint in
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Modern Ceramic Brown Mushroom Table Lamp by Nicholas Pourfard
Located in Chicago, IL
A hand-thrown ceramic lamp that is comprised of two pieces. Using a ball joint design, the upper
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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Ball Joint Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ball joint lamp for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and aluminum, every ball joint lamp was constructed with great care. Find 140 options for an antique or vintage ball joint lamp now, or shop our selection of 53 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the ball joint lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right ball joint lamp, those designed in mid-century modern, industrial and modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one ball joint lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Oluce, Arteluce and Gino Sarfatti produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Ball Joint Lamp?

Prices for a ball joint lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $329 and can go as high as $73,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.

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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. 

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. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell. As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use. There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson-Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of postwar experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation. 

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The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting on 1stDibs.

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Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales

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Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room

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