Vintage Bauhaus Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage Bauhaus desk lamp, likely to have been made by Escolux in Germany in the 1930’s.
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage Bauhaus Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage Bauhaus desk lamp, likely to have been made by Escolux in Germany in the 1930’s.
Metal
German Bur Bauhaus Desk Lamp
By Bur Leuchten
Located in Delft, NL
A German Bur Bauhaus desk lamp In the Bauhaus style ca. 1920 a German BuR desk lamp with an enameled lampshade in the color dark green on a black cast iron base.
Enamel, Iron
Christian Dell Adjustable Black Bauhaus Desk Lamp, 1933 Kaiser
By AK Kaiser, Christian Dell
Located in Antwerp, BE
Christian Dell desk lamp by Kaiser 1930s design, Germany. Bauhaus desk lamp in enameled black metal and bakelite shade.
Metal
German Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Articulating 'Bauhaus' Desk Lamp
By Hillebrand
Located in New York, NY
German 'Bauhaus' desk lamp in solid brass designed in the 1930 period and attributed to Hillebrand.
Brass
Rare Black Bauhaus Desk lamp designed by Cristian Dell by Kaiser 1930s
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bauhaus desk lamp in enameled black metal and bakelite shade.
Metal
Pair of Authentic Bauhaus desk lamp Designed by Marcel Breuer.
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Authentic Bauhaus desk lamp Designed by Marcel Breuer. Designed for the International Exposition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts, in Paris 1925, number 45 of 100.
Brass
$1,690
Iconic Bauhaus Desk Lamp
By Franta (Frantisek) Anýž
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction nickel-plated with a diffusor from the late 1930s attributed to Franta Anzy or Pavel Smetana. Fitted with one E27 socket and toggle switch, original working condi...
Brass, Nickel
2 Bauhaus Desk Lamps by Marianne Brandt & Christian Dell. Priced Individually
By Christian Dell
Located in New York, NY
Two Rare and Historic Bauhaus desk lamps by the renowned Bauhaus metal workshop directors, Christian Dell and Marianne Brandt.: Model by Marianne Brandt for Kandem, circa 1930.
Metal
Original Black Bauhaus Desk Lamp, 1930s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Beautiful original black bauhaus table lamp from the 30s. The lamp has a robust appeal.
Metal
Modernist metal Bauhaus desk lamp, 1960s
Located in Zaandam, NL
An absolute rare and unusual desk lamp with perforated shade, rivets in metal. There are some remains of a early stamp or lettering at the bodem of the lamp ( please see pic ) but un...
Metal
Marianne Brandt & Hin Bredendieck Bauhaus Desk Lamp
By Marianne Brandt, Hin Bredendieck
Located in Tilburg, NL
This desk lamp is a famous design by Bauhaus greats Marianne Brandt and Hin Bredendieck.
Metal
Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Desk Lamp, 1930s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial table lamp made in Bauuhaus era in Germany during the 1930s. It features a black enamel shade with white enamel interior, a cast iron base with original switch and an arm ...
Iron
Bauhaus Desk Lamp by Siemens and Schuckert
By Siemens
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction nickel-plated with a glass diffusor. Made in Germany in the late 1930s by Siemens and Schuckert. Fitted with one E27 socket, original working condition.
Brass, Nickel
Daalderop KDM Royal Holland Bauhaus Desk-lamp 1930s
By Daalderop KDM Royal Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Modernist desk lamp by Kurt Versen for Daalderop, 1930s. Original period Desk lamp.
Nickel
Red Bauhaus Desk Lamp by Helo Leuchten Germany, 1940s
By Helo Leuchten
Located in Beirut, LB
Original unrestored Bauhaus desk/table lamp by Helo Leuchten. Beautiful red exterior with brass accents.
Steel
$719Sale Price|20% Off
Egon Hillebrand Table Lamp - Bauhaus Desk Lamp - 'Gleibo', Germany, 1930s
By Egon Hillebrand
Located in Schwerin, MV
A wonderful Bauhaus-style lamp from the 1940s: a large brass table lamp by Egon Hillebrand from West Germany – model 5302.
Metal, Brass
$526Sale Price|43% Off
Christian Dell Black Bauhaus Desk Lamp for Bünte und Remmler
By Christian Dell
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare version/configuration of the Matador Desk Lamp. Model 2700A designed by iconic Bauhaus designer and teacher Christian Dell.
Aluminum, Steel
Marianne Brandt Bauhaus Desk Lamp Kandem for Körting & Mathiesen, 1928
By Marianne Brandt
Located in Chicago, IL
A period industrial Brandt desk lamp. Beautiful lines.
Metal
German Bauhaus Desk Lamp by Christian Dell, Modell Polo Popular
By Bünte und Remmler, Christian Dell
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Adjustable Christian dell lamp from the 1930's. Full restored lamp. Polished chrome and high gloss paint. the switch sometimes need to be stwitched 1-2 times till the lamp is on...
Metal, Iron
French Anthracite Grey Industrial Bauhaus Desk Lamp by Jumo, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Very early large model 210 from Jumo France. Vintage industrial Bauhaus lamp with base and reflector in anthracite-coloured metal and a multi-adjustable chromed flexible arm/swan-nec...
Metal
Bauhaus Desk Lamp 6556 by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell, 1930s
By Christian Dell
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaiser Idell 6556 desk lamp. This is the version with the smaller shade.
Steel
Bauhaus Desk Lamp with Infinity Stand and brown metal shade, Germany 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
This listing features Bauhaus style desk lamp with infinity stand in chrome and brown cylindrical shade.
Metal
Black Bauhaus Desk Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell, Germany, 1930s
By Christian Dell
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Model 6556 designed by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell. This came out of a workshop in Berlin. It dates back to the 1930s and it shows scratches, patina and superficial ware. No majo...
Steel
A Rare Bauhaus Desk Lamp/ Clamp or Task Lamp, Model 6740 by Christian Dell
By Christian Dell
Located in New York, NY
An early Mid-Century Modern / Bauhaus clamp lamp / task lamp by Christian Dell.
Metal
Bauhaus table lamp
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Bauhaus desk lamp with white glass opaline lampshade.
Chrome
Bauhaus Table or Desk Lamp Designed by Marianne Brandt
By Marianne Brandt, Kandem
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful iconic Bauhaus desk lamp designed by Marianne Brandt for Kandem Leuchtenbau Leipzig.
Steel
$1,290Sale Price|38% Off
Bauhaus Table or Desk Lamp Designed by Marianne Brandt
By Kandem, Marianne Brandt
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful iconic Bauhaus desk lamp designed by Marianne Brandt for Kandem Leuchtenbau Leipzig.
Steel
1930s Art Deco Bauhaus Brass Desk Lamp
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful original Art Deco/Bauhaus desk lamp made from brass with a glass base.
Brass
Bauhaus Kandem Table or Desk Lamp Designed by Marianne Brandt
By Kandem, Marianne Brandt
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful iconic Bauhaus desk lamp designed by Marianne Brandt for Kandem Leuchtenbau Leipzig.
Steel
Christian Dell Black Lacquered Bauhaus Table Lamp, 1930s Germany
By Christian Dell
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Iconic Bauhaus desk lamp designed by Christian Dell in original condition.
Steel
Pair of Bauhaus Table Lamps attr. to Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell C. 1930s
By Kaiser Leuchten, Christian Dell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This rare pair of Bauhaus desk lamps, designed by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell, exemplifies the streamlined modernist principles that defined Dell’s work in the early 20th century.
Steel
Bauhaus Table Lamp in black wrought iron and steel, Germany 1930s
By Marianne Brandt
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a rare and highly sculptural Bauhaus desk lamp, dating to the 1930s, most likely of German origin.
Steel, Wrought Iron
Bauhaus Art Deco Style Desk Lamp, Table Lamp, Re Editon
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A classic desk lamp which is elegant and timeless. Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures. Handcrafted and...
Brass
Bauhaus Industrial Desk Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial desk lamp with a black-enameled metal shade. The lamp sits on a rectangular steel base with a curved stem and wood detailing.
Metal, Steel
Vintage Bauhaus Design Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made vintage Bauhaus design desk lamp. This was made in Germany, it dates from around the 1950’s.
Metal
Desk lamp, Bauhaus, Germany, 1930's
By Christian Dell
Located in Stockholm, SE
A modern desk lamp attributed to Christain Dell. Made for Bünte und Remmler.
Metal
Vintage Bauhaus Brass Desk Lamp by Egon Hillebrand
By Egon Hillebrand
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made vintage Bauhaus brass desk lamp by Egon Hillebrand. This was made in Germany, it dates from around the 1970’s.
Brass
1950s Karl Trabert German Desk Table Lamp Bauhaus
By Karl Trabert
Located in Chula Vista, CA
German Desk Table Lamp Art Deco Bauhaus Karl Trabert 18.5 h x 13 d x 13 d-Inclined 17.5 long Preowned original vintage condition Refer to images provided.
Aluminum
Small Black Bauhaus Style Metal Desk Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Small black table lamp in bauhaus style. The lamp has a metal shade and a stone base. The shade can be turned in any directions. The lamps has a switch on the base. It requires a E27...
Metal
Bauhaus Christian Dell Kaiser Idell Adjustable Desk Lamp
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Antwerp, BE
Adjustable desk lamp with an enameled red shade connected by a nickel stem and grey enameled base, by Bauhaus designer Christian Dell.
Metal, Nickel
Big Bauhaus Black and White Neon Desk Lamp Chrome
By BAG Turgi
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Very with big desk lamp with neon light black foot and off-white shade two parts to move the lamp.
1940s Bauhaus Style Desk Lamp - Black Enameled Metal - Adjustable Shade
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant and functional Bauhaus style desk lamp from the 1940s, executed in black lacquered metal with a nickel-plated curved arm.
Metal
Black Vintage Flexible Desk Lamp by Hala Bauhaus Style, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Black Bauhaus style desk lamp by Hala. The position of the lamp can easily be adjusted, it moves nicely back and forth, see pictures.
Metal
70s BAUHAUS Chrome Desk Lamp – Adjustable Red Spotlight Table Lam
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bring a bold vintage-futuristic touch to your interior with this authentic 1970s Space Age desk lamp. Featuring a sleek chrome cylindrical body paired with a vibrant red shade, this ...
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Bauhaus Enamel and Brass Desk Lamp by Helo Leuchten
By Helo Leuchten
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made vintage Bauhaus enamel and brass desk lamp by Helo Leuchten.
Brass
$271Sale Price|20% Off
1970s German Orange Adjustable Desk Lamp Bauhaus Style
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage adjustable desk lamp produced in Germany during the 1970s.
Metal, Chrome
Bauhaus Christian Dell Wall Arm / Desk Table Lamp, Model 6716
By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell
Located in New York, NY
Early German Modernist / Bauhaus clamp lamp for desk, table or wall, Model # 6716 by Christian Dell and manufactured by Kaiser Idell, circa 1930.
Steel, Nickel
Bauhaus Vintage Metal Desk Lamp Attributed Christian Dell 1930s Germany
By Christian Dell
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus vintage metal desk lamp or table lamp attributed to Christian Dell, Germany, 1930s.
Metal
$1,170Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1930s Black Bauhaus Articulating Desk Lamp in Metal and Wood
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Step back into the style and practicality of the 1930s with this Black Bauhaus Articulating Desk Lamp. Its robust construction ensures durability, while its elegant lines exude class...
Metal
30ies Daalderop Bauhaus Style Desk Light
By Daalderop KDM Royal Holland
Located in DOORWERTH, NL
Constructivist desk lamp from the 1930ies. Made by Daalderop, the Netherlands.
Metal
Vintage Bauhaus Brass Desk Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Leuchten
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made vintage Bauhaus brass desk lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Leuchten.
Brass
Adjustable Bauhaus Table Lamp or Desk Light by SIS Germany 1930s
By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell, Bünte und Remmler, SIS, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Elegant Bauhaus / Modernist table lamp or desk light. Adjustable, rotating and removable lamp shade.
Steel, Aluminum, Iron, Nickel
Bauhaus Table or Desk Lamp Designed by Marianne Brandt, Kandem, 1930s
By Marianne Brandt, Kandem, Hin Bredendieck
Located in Praha, CZ
- marked - adjustable - bauhaus, art deco, functionalism - nice style of lighitng
Metal
Grey Metal Industrial Desk Lamp, Bauhaus Style, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Grey Metal Industrial Desk Lamp, Bauhaus Style, 1950s, Germany Lampshade is in good condition and very clean.
Metal
Bauhaus Christian Dell Kaiser iDell Adjustable Desk Lamp Model No. 6885
By Kaiser Dell, Christian Dell, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Adjustable Kaiser iDell desk lamp with an enameled shade connected by a curved brass stem and a enameled base.
Brass, Enamel, Metal
$241Sale Price|74% Off
Vintage Bauhaus German Minimalist Black Metal Desk Lamp from Gebrüder Cosack
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic table lamp was produced by the German manufacture Gebrüder Cosack (Gecos) during the 1940s. Also known as a doctor's lamp. The base is made of cast iron, and the lampsha...
Metal
Midcentury Bauhaus Desk Table Lamp Black Enameled Metal, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Bauhaus desk or table lamp in steel with black enameled metal shade (inside white), from the 1950s.
Brass, 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.
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.
No one knows for sure who invented the desk lamp, as many engineers worked on designs for lamps during the 1920s. Many experts cite the Anglepoise lamp, however, as the earliest iteration of the modern desk lamp. Since its 1934 debut, this ingenious task light has become one of the most celebrated examples of industrial design.
How the Anglepoise came to be is the stuff of design legend: In 1932, a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine joined forces with a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons, to create a mechanism by which opposed springs would, as Carwardine explained, exert a “unidirectional constant force” on a pivoted lever that could counteract the force of gravity.
This invention was not destined for an auto but for a lamp Carwardine was developing. The innovation would allow the piece’s articulated arm to be moved with ease to almost any position and remain there. As the product of engineering acumen rather than fashion, the Anglepoise soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted it as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.”
The Angelpoise's rivals include the 1930 Bestlite, which was one of the earliest Bauhaus-influenced designs, created by Robert Dudley Best, who had studied under Walter Gropius at the Bauhaus in Dessau. German modernist Karl Trabert’s 1930s desk lamp for Schanzenbach & Co. was notable for its domed shade above a hinged arm.
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