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Vintage Bauhaus Table Lamp
By Bauhaus
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Bauhaus table lamp. From the 1930s with a lovely wear and patina to the surfaces. Rewired
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Steel

Vintage Bauhaus Table Lamp
Vintage Bauhaus Table Lamp
H 12.6 in Dm 11.82 in
Art Deco Bauhaus Table Lamp, circa 1930s
By Bauhaus
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Bauhaus table lamp, circa 1930s.  
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps

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Brass, Iron

Art Deco Bauhaus Table Lamp, circa 1930s
Art Deco Bauhaus Table Lamp, circa 1930s
H 14.57 in W 8.67 in D 7.88 in
French Bauhaus Table Lamp 1930s
Located in Čelinac, BA
French Bauhaus Table Lamp 1930s
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Vintage 1930s French Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Aluminum

French Bauhaus Table Lamp 1930s
French Bauhaus Table Lamp 1930s
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H 16.15 in Dm 15.75 in
Rare Austrian Bauhaus Table Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremaly rare bauhaus table lamp, brass nickel-plated fitted with one E27 socket. Made in Austria
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Brass, Nickel

Rare Austrian Bauhaus Table Lamp
Rare Austrian Bauhaus Table Lamp
H 16.54 in W 11.03 in D 5.52 in
Decorative, Vintage Art Deco, Bauhaus Table Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative Art Deco, Bauhaus table lamp. Very good condition.
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20th Century Table Lamps

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Metal

Decorative, Vintage Art Deco, Bauhaus Table Lamp
Decorative, Vintage Art Deco, Bauhaus Table Lamp
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H 16.93 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Bauhaus Table Lamp Designed by Max Schumacher
By Max Schumacher
Located in Goteborg, SE
Rare Bauhaus table lamp designed by Max Schumacher and produced by Werner Schroeder, Lobenstein
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal

Set of Two Bauhaus Table Lamps, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Two nickel-plated Bauhaus table lamps with adjustable shades Restored, cleaned, rewired, polished
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Nickel

Bauhaus Table Lamp
By Bauhaus
Located in Čelinac, BA
If you are thinking about purchasing this great piece, feel free to ask for an additional video to be absolutely sure of your choice.
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Chrome

Bauhaus Table Lamp
Bauhaus Table Lamp
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H 8.27 in Dm 5.91 in
Black Bauhaus Table Lamp 1930s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus table lamp or architects lamp from the 1930s Germany. A beautiful table lamp from black
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal

Black Bauhaus Table Lamp 1930s Germany
Black Bauhaus Table Lamp 1930s Germany
H 19.3 in W 7.29 in D 15.75 in
Christian Dell Bauhaus Table Lamp
By Christian Dell
Located in toronto, CA
sketched lamps, usually for the lamp factory Gebr. Kaiser & Co in Neheim Hüsten. This beautiful Bauhaus
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Steel

Christian Dell Bauhaus Table Lamp
Christian Dell Bauhaus Table Lamp
H 18.51 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Art Deco, Bauhaus Table Lamp, Industrial Design 1930s
Located in Köln, NW
Art Deco/ Bauhaus table lamp. Industrial design. Shapely work lamp of the thirties, probably from
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal

Christian Dell, 1974 Industrial Bauhaus Table Lamp
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Christian Dell: f. Offenbach am Main in 1893, d. Wiesbaden 1974. Industrial Bauhaus table lamp
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Vintage 1940s German Industrial Table Lamps

Bauhaus table lamp by Christian Dell for Koranda OVE Austria
By Koranda Austria, Christian Dell
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
White bauhaus table lamp by Christian Dell for Koranda OVE Austria in original vintage condition.
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal

Chrome Bauhaus Table Lamp, Newly Electrified, Designer M. Prokop, Czechia, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Chrome Bauhaus table lamp. Period: 1920-1929 Designer: M. Prokop Maker: Vorel, Praha Source
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Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Chrome and Glass Bauhaus Table Lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld
By Tecnolumen, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Palm Springs, CA
German Chrome and glass Bauhaus table lamp design by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Tecnolume in the 1920’s
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Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Chrome

Bauhaus table lamp
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bauhaus desk lamp with white glass opaline lampshade.
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Vintage 1940s Slovak Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Chrome

Bauhaus table lamp
Bauhaus table lamp
H 18.9 in Dm 6.7 in
Restored Bauhaus Table Lamp, New Electrification, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus table lamp. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Chrome-plated steel, aluminium (lamp
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

A Bauhaus Table Lamp In The Manner Of Max Schumacher Of Germany 1950s
By Max Schumacher
Located in Søborg, DK
A Bauhaus table lamp in the manner of Max Schumacher of Germany. This classic Bauhaus lamp is in
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Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Steel

Bauhaus table lamp, Europe 1950s
Located in Firenze, IT
Bauhaus desk / table lamp, double arm. In the manner of Eileen Gray. Europe 1950s Wooden base
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Vintage 1950s European Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal

Bauhaus table lamp, Europe 1950s
Bauhaus table lamp, Europe 1950s
H 17.33 in W 22.45 in D 9.06 in
1930's Bauhaus Table Lamp
Located in Brno, CZ
This 1930’s Modernist table lamp is made of chromed steel with a lampshade painted in a cream
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Stainless Steel

1930's Bauhaus Table Lamp
1930's Bauhaus Table Lamp
H 16.54 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Czech Bauhaus Table Lamp, Designer František Anýž, Nickle-Plated Steel, 1920s
By Franta (Frantisek) Anýž
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Czech Bauhaus table lamp. Period: 1920-1929 Designed and made by Franta Anýž, Czech carver
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Chrome, Nickel

Rare Bauhaus Table Lamp 'Piccolo' by Christian Dell for Bünte & Remmler, 1930s
By Bünte und Remmler, Christian Dell
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare German Bauhaus table lamp 'Piccolo' with adjustable height, arm and shade. Designed
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Chrome Bauhaus Table Lamp, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s - Good original condition with patina - New electricity - Interesting model - Indirect lighting.
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Vintage 1930s Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Chrome

Chrome Bauhaus Table Lamp, 1930s
Chrome Bauhaus Table Lamp, 1930s
H 16.93 in Dm 13.39 in
Bauhaus table lamp by Heinrich Neudeck model HNB 2175 Badenia, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Bauhaus table lamp by Heinrich Neudeck model HNB 2175 Badenia, 1930s The Heinrich Neudeck Badenia
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Table Lamps

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Metal

1940s Bauhaus Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Newly rewired.
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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Table Lamps

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Iron

1940s Bauhaus Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
1940s Bauhaus Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
H 11.42 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in
Restored Bauhaus Table Lamp, by Franta Anýž, Nickle-Plated Steel, Czech, 1920s
By Franta (Frantisek) Anýž
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus table lamp. Period: 1920-1929 Origin: Czech Designed and made by Franta Anýž, Czech carver
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Nickel, Steel

Grey Industrial Bauhaus Table Lamp, 1930s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This grey Bauhaus industrial desk lamp was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. The lamp
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Iron

Grey Industrial Bauhaus Table Lamp, 1930s
Grey Industrial Bauhaus Table Lamp, 1930s
H 17.72 in W 6.3 in D 9.06 in
Rare Bauhaus Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Table lamp with flexible shade. Rewired: 1x40W, E12-E14 bulb. US plug adapter included. Good
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Nickel

Rare Bauhaus Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Rare Bauhaus Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
H 24.81 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Glass Base Kandem Bauhaus Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
Iconic Kandem table or desk lamps. These are a rare model as they have a glass base, dating them
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Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Steel

Glass Base Kandem Bauhaus Table Lamps
Glass Base Kandem Bauhaus Table Lamps
H 18.12 in W 5.91 in D 8.27 in
Pair of 1930 Bauhaus Table Lamps GOETHE by Christian Dell for Bünte & Remmler
By Bünte und Remmler, Christian Dell
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant and rare pair of 1930 Bauhaus table lamps by Christian Dell for Bünte & Remmler are
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Steel

1930s Rare Restored Bauhaus Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Restored, Very good condition - Rewired , E26-E27 bulb US wiring compatible
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Brass

Bauhaus Table Lamp by Hanau, circa 1940
By Hanau
Located in Rijssen, NL
The Hanau company has built medical lamps since the 1920s. With a Bakelite counter. It is a Classic
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal

Set of Two Bauhaus Table Lamps, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
White color with some losses. Bulb 1x40W, E25-E27 American adapter included New electrical cables and wiring.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Chrome

Set of Two Bauhaus Table Lamps, 1930s
Set of Two Bauhaus Table Lamps, 1930s
H 7.49 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Bauhaus Table Lamp with Flexible Shade, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of metal Fully functional Original condition.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal

Bauhaus Table Lamp with Flexible Shade, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of brass Fully functional Original condition.  
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Brass

Brass and Glass Bauhaus Table Lamp, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, - 1930s - opaline glass - New electricity - Good original condition.  - polished jt.      
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Chrome Bauhaus Table Lamps, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930 - Czechoslovakia - Newly wired - Perfect original condition - Opaline duplex glasses.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Chrome

Pair of Chrome Bauhaus Table Lamps, 1930s
Pair of Chrome Bauhaus Table Lamps, 1930s
H 8.67 in W 9.85 in D 5.52 in
Bauhaus Table Lamp from Veb Leuchtenbau Lengefeld
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The table lamp is in very good condition with an attractive patina. The dominant lampshade made of
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Restored Bauhaus Table Lamp, New Electrification, Chrome, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Table Lamp With New Electrification. Material: Chrome-plated Steel, Enameled
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus More Mirrors

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Steel, Chrome, Enamel

Art Deco Chrome Bauhaus Table Lamps, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal - Re-polished - Fully functional - New cabling - 1x E26 or E27 socket - Good, original condition.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Table Lamps

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Metal

ART DECO, Bauhaus table lamp, 1930´s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Chrome and glass table lamp, made in Bohemia in the 1930´s, complements ART DECO furniture. In very
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Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Chrome

Pair of Design Chrome Bauhaus Table Lamps, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, - 1930s - New electricity - Good original condition with patina - Polished.      
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Chrome

Pair of Chrome Glass Bauhaus Table Lamps, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s - Czechoslovakia - opaline glasses - Newly wired, patina - good original condition.  
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Chrome

Pair of Chrome Glass Bauhaus Table Lamps, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s - Czechoslovakia and opaline glasses - Newly wired, patina - porcelain bulb sockets.   
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Chrome

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. Adjustable arched
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Steel

Christian Dell Bauhaus Table Lamp Model 6607, Germany, 1930s
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Christian Dell table lamp model no. 6607, manufactured by Gebrüder Kaiser & Co., Neheim-Hüsten
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal

Bauhaus Table Lamp by Siegfried Giedion, BAG Turgi, Switzerland
By Siegfried Giedion, BAG Turgi
Located in Goteborg, SE
Modernistic table lamp by the Czech architect Siegfried Giedion. Produced by BAG Turgi, Switzerland
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Brass and Glass Bauhaus Table Lamps, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, - 1940s - Intact original glasse - New electricity - Good original condition. - Polished.         
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Rare Brass Glass Bauhaus Table Lamps, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s - Czechoslovakia - Opaline tubular glasses - New electricity - Good original condition jt.   
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Brass

Bakelite Bauhaus Table Lamps from ESC, 1940s, Set of 2
By ESC Company
Located in Żory, PL
A set of two bakelite table lamps in the Bauhaus style, produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Bakelite

Bakelite Bauhaus Table Lamps from ESC, 1940s, Set of 2
By ESC Company
Located in Żory, PL
A set of two bakelite table lamps in the Bauhaus style, produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Bakelite

Art Deco, Functionalism, Bauhaus Table Lamp, Franta Anyz, 1930s
By Franta Anyz, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- Iconic model of Czech functionalism - Nice style of lighting - Adjustable - Chrome.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Table Lamps

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Chrome

Restored Bauhaus Table Lamp, by Franta Anýž, New Electrification, Czech, 1920s
By Franta (Frantisek) Anýž
Located in Horomerice, CZ
best known for his iconic chrome plated steel table lamps. This item features classic Bauhaus design
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Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Steel, Nickel

1930s Distressed Bauhaus Table Lamp in the Style of Christian Dell
By Christian Dell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Desk/table lamp featuring an enameled metal shade and painted round metal base, circa 1930s
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal, Enamel

Bauhaus Table Lamp '967' by Marianne Brandt & Hin Bredendieck for Kandem, 1930s
By Marianne Brandt, Hin Bredendieck
Located in Munich, DE
Minimalistic Bauhaus / modernist table lamp or desk light. Adjustable arm and shade. Designed by
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal

Rare Czech Functionalist or Bauhaus Table Lamp by Franta ‘Frantisek’ Anyz, 1920s
By Franta (Frantisek) Anýž
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and articulated Czech functionalist table lamp. Designed by the Czech functionalist
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Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Steel

Rare Two-Armed Bauhaus Table Lamp by Christian Dell for Bünte & Remmler 1930s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, two-armed Bauhaus / Modernist table lamp with adjustable arms and shades. Designed
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal

Czech Chrome Bauhaus Table Lamp, Original Condition and Electrified, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of Czech Bauhaus lamps. Original very well preserved condition. New electrification
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

German Bauhaus Brushed Aluminum Table Lamp
By Karl Trabert
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco German Bauhaus table lamp with brushed aluminum and white glass shade on an ebonized
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps

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Metal, Aluminum

Italian Bauhaus Metal Table Lamp by Carl Jacob Jucker for Imago DP, 1960s
By Carl J. Jucker
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern bauhaus table Lamp by Carl Jacob Jucker for Imago DP Italy, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

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Bauhaus Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bauhaus table lamp for your home. A bauhaus table lamp — often made from metal, brass and chrome — can elevate any home. There are 777 variations of the antique or vintage bauhaus table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 159 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a bauhaus table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A bauhaus table lamp made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Christian Dell, Poul Henningsen and Kaiser Idell each produced at least one beautiful bauhaus table lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Bauhaus Table Lamp?

A bauhaus table lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,239, while the lowest priced sells for $197 and the highest can go for as much as $37,283.

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.

Questions About Bauhaus Table Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

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