Pipistrello Lamp by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce, 1965
By Martinelli Luce, Gae Aulenti
Located in Roma, IT
Italian design, the Pipistrello (Italian for “bat”) lamp is one of the most celebrated creations by
Aluminum
$4,306 / set
H 22.05 in Dm 6.7 in
Toso Murano Mid-Century Modern Amber Two Murano Glass Table Lamps Italian, 1995
By Toso Vetri D'arte
Located in Murano, Venezia
. Formed by the simple overlapping of a transparent base with a bubble "bat", this lamp also wins us over
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$536
H 19.89 in W 14.38 in D 0.04 in
Tragedy Masks Pompeian Style - Etching by Nicola Fiorillo- 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp With Bat from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Nicola
Etching
Handmade ceramic table lamp with metallic glaze and ambient light
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your space with the Handmade Ceramic Teardrop Table Lamp, a work of art and a source of
Ceramic
Owl & Bat Lamp by Lauritz Adolph Hjorth Circa 1900
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in Gloucester, GB
- Black ceramic with owl and bat details. - Originally a paraffin lamp - Made by Lauritz Adolph
Ceramic
Gae Aulenti "Pipistrello" Lamp
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Chicago, IL
The Pipistrello (Bat) lamp was designed by Gae Aulenti in 1966 for Martinelli Luce, Italy
Steel
Gae Aulenti Pipistrello Lamp in White for Martinelli Luce
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gae Aulenti's Pipitrello (Bat) Lamp designed in 1966 and made by Martinelli Luce. This lamp bought
Steel
Pair of Brass Asian Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of unique brass Asian lamps with bat detail. Measures 39" H with shade, 12" H to socket. 8.5
Brass
Early Pipistrello Table Lamp by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce, 1965
By Gae Aulenti, Martinelli Luce
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Early example of the iconic Pipistrello (bat) table lamp designed in 1965 by Gae Aulenti for
Acrylic
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H 7.5 in W 12 in D 7.5 in
Rare! Iconic Snider Atomic Clock Lamp! Metal Fiberglass Bat Wing Bow Tie Design!
By Snider Clock
Located in Peoria, AZ
Snider Clock Lamp Atomic Age Masterpiece! With the "Iconic Golden Glow" Incredible Mid Century
Metal
Gae Aulenti Pipistrello Lamp for Martinelli Luce (Largest Size)
By Gae Aulenti, Martinelli Luce
Located in New York, NY
Pipistrello ("Bat") lamp designed by Italian architect Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce in 1965. A
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Danish Black Terracotta Bat Lamp by Potter L. Hjorth
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in Chicago, IL
Danish Black Terracotta Bat Lamp by Potter Lauritz Adolf Hjorth. The lamp mounted in the round with
Vintage English Cricket Bat Lamp
Located in Port Chester, NY
An early cricket bat from England newly constructed into a tall table lamp. The bat has all of its
Metal
Large, Original Pipistrello Telescopic Lamp by Gae Aulenti
By Martinelli Luce, Gae Aulenti
Located in Essex, MA
An original, dramatic and large Pipistrello (Italian for 'bat') lamp, designed by Gae Aulenti in
Aluminum, Steel
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H 33.86 in W 33.86 in L 33.86 in
Pipistrello Table Lamp Black by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce-LED System, 1965
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
the base was inspired by the wings of a bat (pipistrelle in Italian), this lamp diffuses a soft and
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H 33.86 in W 33.86 in L 33.86 in
Pipistrello Table Lamp White by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce-LED System, 1965
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
the base was inspired by the wings of a bat (pipistrelle in Italian), this lamp diffuses a soft and
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H 33.86 in W 33.86 in D 21.66 in
Pipistrello Table Lamp Black by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce-LED System, 1965
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
the base was inspired by the wings of a bat (pipistrelle in Italian), this lamp diffuses a soft and
Metal
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H 33.86 in W 33.86 in D 21.66 in
Pipistrello Table Lamp White by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce-LED System, 1965
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
the base was inspired by the wings of a bat (pipistrelle in Italian), this lamp diffuses a soft and
Sold
H 33.86 in W 33.86 in D 21.66 in
Pipistrello Table Lamp White by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce-LED System, 1965
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
the base was inspired by the wings of a bat (pipistrelle in Italian), this lamp diffuses a soft and
Metal
Sold
H 33.86 in W 33.86 in D 21.66 in
Pipistrello Table Lamp Black by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce-LED System, 1965
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
the base was inspired by the wings of a bat (pipistrelle in Italian), this lamp diffuses a soft and
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
$3,572 / set
H 25.6 in Dm 7.88 in
Toso Murano Mid-Century Modern Green Two Murano Glass Table Lamps Italian, 1987
By Toso Vetri D'arte
Located in Murano, Venezia
The lamp in front of you is very simple but very classy. Designed in 1987 by Toso murano, it is simply formed by a drop of glass that elongates the lamp. It is an elegant object,...
Gold Leaf
$4,590 / set
H 24.61 in Dm 6.3 in
Toso Murano Mid-Century Modern Green Gold Two Murano Glass Table Lamps, 1987
By Toso Vetri D'arte
Located in Murano, Venezia
With this lamp, we present a product that with its elegance, never dies and never gets tired. In the end, as Yves Saint Lauren said, "fashions pass but style is eternal", right? Form...
Gold Leaf
$3,865 / set
H 22.45 in Dm 7.09 in
Alberto Donà Art Deco Gold Leaf Two of Murano Glass Table Lamps, 1998
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
Maestro Alberto Dona 'in 1998 created a beautiful lamp. This is definitely a very simple but effective lamp. The lamp is placed on a round crystal base, which instead of the usual Cl...
Gold Leaf
$1,750 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT
The Ondamarmo series by Federica Elmo includes 6 objects: The extra large dining table, two smaller size tables, three shelves, and a tray designed as an evolution of the shapes of t...
Onyx
$5,467 / set
H 14.57 in Dm 11.82 in
Alberto Donà Mid-Century Modern Amber Pair of Murano Glass Table Lamps, 1995
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
This table lamp is part of the collection of the glass master Alberto Donà which includes three lamps of different sizes called "briolette". Their name derives from their faceted c...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$4,968 / set
H 27.56 in Dm 7.88 in
Toso Mid-Century Modern Green Gold Pair of Murano Glass Table Lamps Signed, 1980
By Toso Vetri D'arte
Located in Murano, Venezia
Thanks to this green gold, this lamp, called "Faro", is even more special. It is supported by three glass-colored crystal feet with 24-karat gold, which give off the drop glass and s...
Gold Leaf
Large Pipistrello Table Lamp by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Pipistrello table lamp by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce. Originally designed in 1965, this current production comes with a white opal methacrylate diffuser and a base made of...
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Pair of Murano Tobacco "Avventurina" Glass Table Lamps
By Alberto Donà
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Murano "avventurina" tobacco glass fluted lamps, signed Alberto Doná Murano. Rewired to US standards. Height to the top of the glass is 21.75 in. Avventurina: Clear glass wi...
Gold Leaf
Large Pipistrello Table Lamp by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Pipistrello table lamp by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce. Originally designed in 1965, this current production comes with a white opal methacrylate diffuser and a base made of...
Aluminum
Pair of 1960's Large Murano Glass Lamps.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Large Pink Murano glass lamps with controlled bubbles. The lamps are mounted on thick lucite bases and have been Newly rewired with adjustable polished brass double clusters ...
Brass
$11,301 / set
H 27.96 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Gae Aulenti Table Lamps Model Pipistrello Produced by Martinelli Luce
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair and tall table lamps model Pipistrello designed by Gae Aulenti. Produced by Martinelli Luce in Italy. Height: 71-87 cm.
Metal
Grande Pipistrello by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce, 1980s
By Martinelli Luce, Gae Aulenti
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
Stunning and iconic ''Pipistrello'' floor or table lamp model 620, ca. 1980. All original. Rare as a vintage piece; these lamps are still available new but a vintage one is more soug...
Stainless Steel
$3,600 / set
H 38 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Murano Italy Camer Glass Gold Flecks White Sinuous Table Lamps - a Pair
By Camer Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Murano Italy Camer Glass Gold Flecks White Sinuous Table Lamps on Wooden Bases - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 38" H (to finial) x 27.5" H (to light socket) x...
Glass
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.
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