Very Rare Large Orange Ceramic Table Lamp Base, Italy 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic floor lamp was designed in the 1960s in Italy. The pictures with the lampshades are
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Metal
Very Rare Large Orange Ceramic Table Lamp Base, Italy 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic floor lamp was designed in the 1960s in Italy. The pictures with the lampshades are
Metal
$2,784
H 35.44 in Dm 19.69 in
Very large ceramic table lamp with Egyptian motifs by Nicolas Blandin Paris
By Nicolas Blandin
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, very large ceramic table lamp. Designed by Nicolas Blandin, Paris. Made in France
Ceramic, Fabric
$1,450
H 27.96 in Dm 8.67 in
Very Large Stunning Brutalist Postmodern MCM Ceramic Handmade Lamp 70s, 3 lights
Located in Basel, BS
Very stunning 1970s large French, brutalist handmade lamp featuring a 3 light switch, you can have
Brass
$5,499
H 44.49 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
A very large 1960s ceramic lamp by unique French ceramicist Georges Pelletier
By Georges Pelletier
Located in London, GB
A very large 1960s ceramic lamp by French ceramicist Georges Pelletier for the world acclaimed
Brass
very large vintage French ceramic lamp from the 50's not identified
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Nice ceramic table lamp of the 50's unidentified. Structure of the base in ceramic glazed in brown
Ceramic
$2,950 / set
H 23 in W 8 in D 9 in
Pair of Large Porcelain Ceramic Dancing Very Fine Figurines Table Lamps MINT!
By Royal Dux
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Large Porcelain Ceramic Dancing Very Fine Figurines Table Lamps MINT!
Porcelain
Large Mid Century Modernist Lamp “ Swinging London” A Very desirable classic
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Mid Century Modernist Lamp “ Swinging London” A Very desirable classic of its time
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lamp Blue and Beige
Located in Miami, FL
Large and very decorative ceramic table lamp from France. Very attractive mid-century modern
Ceramic
A Very Large Table Lamp in "Fat Lava", by Marius Giuge Vallauris, 1960s
By Marius Giuge
Located in MOUGINS, FR
A very large - 55cm! - and very rare table lamp with handles, constructed in a "water foam" design
Ceramic
$4,237
H 34.65 in Dm 17.72 in
Very Large Bjørn Wiinblad Table Lamp Hand-painted with New Shade 1978 Denmark
By Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Very tall and huge ceramic table lamp by the Danish ceramist and artist Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006
Ceramic, Fabric
$10,500 / set
H 34 in Dm 11 in
Aage Rasmus Selsbo Large Pair of Ceramic Lamps Studio Selsbo Keramik, Denmark
By Alvin Lustig
Located in New York, NY
Very large pair of ceramic lamps created by Aage Rasmus Selsbo at his studio Selsbo Keramik, Sweden
Brass
$1,295
H 40.5 in Dm 14.5 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Turquoise Lava Glaze Ceramic Table Lamp after Fantoni
By Gambone Fantoni
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome very large Mid-Century Modern ceramic table lamp with a gorgeous turquoise lava glaze and
Metal
$1,950
H 50 in W 9 in D 9 in
Glamorous Italian White Ceramic Obelisk Table Lamp with Black Laquered Shade
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super glamorous very large white ceramic obelisk table lamp having relief decoration with shell and
Ceramic
Vintage Ceramic table lamp LAVA by KIL Liboje, Yugoslavia, 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Very beautiful large ceramic floor or table lamp from the 60s. Made in Yugoslavia at the
Ceramic
$3,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 24 in
Midcentury Brutalist Style Bulbous Ceramic Table Lamps in Bronze
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of very large bulbous ceramic lamps with heavy relief. Colors are beiges, bronze
Ceramic
$5,000 / set
H 35 in W 8 in D 8 in
Gordon & Jane Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamps, Matte White Glaze
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
— These are very large and substantial lamps: Ceramic Base: 16in. H x 8in. Dia Height to Socket: 23 in
Brass
$5,278
H 38.98 in Dm 13.78 in
XL Beige Blue Ceramic Floor Table Lamp, New Lampshade by R. Houben, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Very Large Beautiful ceramic table or floor Lamp, Denmark 1970s. This lamp base brings refined
Ceramic
$2,600 / set
H 19 in W 13 in D 13 in
Pair of Massive White Glazed Ceramic Italian Table Lamps Mid-Century Modern Era
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of very large vintage table lamps. Glazed ceramic bodies have metal mounts, a turned wood foot
Ceramic, Linen
Unavailable
H 21 in W 11 in D 5 in
Large Italian Ceramic Lamp Form with Applied Cat Head by Fantoni, 1960
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Paris, FR
Very large ceramic lamp form with applied cat head by Marcello Fantoni, Italian, 1960. Sold
Ceramic
1970s Very Large Lamp Base in Ceramic and Travertine
Located in London, GB
Very large Italian table lamp base in ceramic and travertine. Excellent original condition and
Travertine
Very Large Pair of Ceramic Table Lamp, Spain 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in L'Escala, ES
Rare and beautiful pair of very large ceramic table lamp manufactured in Spain in 1970s. Very
Ceramic
Very Large Tang Dynasty Form Horse Lamp
Located in US
Large, Beautiful, Ceramic Table Lamp In The Form Of A Tang Dynasty Horse. Mounted On Wooden Base
Ceramic, Wood
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 17.33 in D 13.39 in
Pair of Very Large Impressive Porcelain Italian Table Lamps
By Gio Ponti
Located in Winterswijk, NL
A pair of very large Italian table lamps from late 1960s. Highly decorative porcelain ceramic feet
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 26.5 in W 8.5 in D 5 in
Fantoni Ceramic Square Table Lamp, Signed 'Fantoni', Numbered, Italy, 1950s
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in New York, NY
Very large Marcello Fantoni ceramic square table lamp, signed 'Fantoni', numbered, Italy, 1950s.
Bronze
Vallauris Ceramic Lamp by Musarra, Vallauris, circa 1950
By Atelier Maby Jo´s, Musarra, Vallauris
Located in Grenoble, FR
Very nice large table Vallauris ceramic lamp in beige tone by Musarra, 1950, France. Decor
Pair of Very Large Ceramic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very large ceramic lamps with a beautiful flat mottled multicolored glaze They are newly
Ceramic
Pair Oversize Ceramic Lamps
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair Very Large Ceramic Lamps - Ca 1960's - 70's Ceramic with drip glaze, teak tops
Lage Ceramic Lamp with a Volcanic Drip Glaze
Located in New York, NY
This very large ceramic lamp which has a wonderful Volcanic drip glaze finish has been newly
Very Large 1960s Matt Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A very large studio pottery table lamp, hand textured unglazed matte ceramic. France, circa 1960
Ceramic
A Very Large Black Swirl Form Ceramic Lamp
Located in NYC, NY
A large ceramic lamp with whimsical swirl movement. Custom lampshade not included, but availabe to
Ceramic
Very Large Frederick Cooper Blue Ceramic Lamp
Located in Winter Park, FL
Large Frederick Cooper turquoise blue ceramic lamp with crackle glaze and ebonized wood base
Very Rare Large Golden Ceramic Table Lamp Base, Italy 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic table lamp was designed in the 1960s. The pictures with the lampshades are for
Metal
Very Large Ceramic Table Lamp with rope ceramic and shade by Maria Kipp
By Ugo Zaccagnini, Raymor
Located in South Charleston, WV
Assumed Raymor Import. 46 tall x 17 inches wide and deep. Lamp shade by Maria Kipp with fine
Ceramic
Sold
H 37.41 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Very Large 1950s Turquoise Ceramic Lamp by Ceramicas Bondia, Manises, Spain
By Casa Pupo
Located in London, GB
A very large 1950s Spanish ceramic lamp by Ceramicas Bondia of Manises / Casa Pupo, in rare
Ceramic
Sold
H 37.41 in Dm 19.69 in
Very Large 1950s Turquoise Ceramic Lamp by Ceramicas Bondia, Manises, Spain
By Casa Pupo, Cerámicas BONDIA
Located in London, GB
A very large 1950s Spanish ceramic lamp by Ceramicas Bondia of Manises, in rare turquoise colour
Brass
Sold
H 24.81 in Dm 13.78 in
Very Interesting 1960s Italian Ceramic Table Lamp with Large Bast Basket Shade
Located in München, DE
Very interesting Italian ceramic table lamp with large bast basket shade. Great unusual design with
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
Very large green ceramic table lamp with grape and vine design, Spanish, 1950s. Shade not
Ceramic
Sold
H 7.49 in W 7.49 in D 4.34 in
Very Rare Large Original 1970s Philips Venezia Ceramic Table Lamp in Silver SC3
By Philips
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful, very rare 1970s Philips Venezia, ceramic table lamp in a silver version. Very good
Chrome
Sold
H 65.7 in Dm 20.9 in
Very Rare Large Ceramic Floor Lamps from Kaiser Leuchten Germany 1960s, Set of 2
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic floor lamps were designed in the 1960s. The skylight and the two inner lights can
Ceramic
Sold
H 34.65 in Dm 18.12 in
Very Rare Huge 1960s Ceramic Table or Floor Lamp with a Large Fabric Shade
Located in München, DE
Very rare, huge 1960s German ceramic table or floor lamp with a large fabric shade. Heavy, large
Ceramic, Fabric
Pair of Very Large Glazed Ceramic Lamps with Basket-of-Flowers Pierced Design
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very large glazed ceramic lamps with a basket-of-flowers embossed and pierced design. They
Brass
Very Pale Blue Pair of Large Lamps, China, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Chinese large pair of very pale blue ceramic lamps. Decorative cup shape design at
Ceramic
Large Antique Oriental Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very impressive large antique oriental ceramic table lamp. We can’t work out if it’s
Ceramic, Wood
Large Brutalist Ceramic Lamp, Germany, c.1970
Located in Surbiton, GB
Very rare, large ceramic lamp with a matt glass opaline sphere. Manufactured in Germany c.1970. Its
Pottery, Glass
Big Gutsy Large Brick Red Ceramic Table Lamps with Black Shades
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A handsome pair of very large brick red ceramic lamps having a sensual hour glass shape, gold bases
Ceramic
Monumental French Ceramic Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very large, blue ceramic table lamp with white partial top glaze & black wooden base. Lamp has two
Ceramic, Linen, Wood
Sold
H 16.93 in Dm 13.78 in
Large 1970s English Ceramic Sphere Table Lamp with Paisley Pattern Inc Shade
Located in London, England
This is very elegant handmade large ceramic table lamp in the shape of a sphere with a textured
Ceramic
Tall White Spanish Ceramic Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
Very large scale ceramic lamp with cascading leaf motifs.
Ceramic
Sold
H 33.08 in Dm 7.09 in
Large and Rare 1960s Ceramic Bitossi "Rimini Blue" Lamp Designed by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in London, GB
A very large and rare 1960s Bitossi ceramic lamp designed by Aldo Londi in his distinctive "Rimini
Bronze
Ceramic Fruit basket table lamp Capodimonte Italy 1980s
By Capodimonte
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Large Ceramic Fruit basket Table lamp comes with a Salmon color shade .1980s Italy .One
Ceramic
Table lamp by Nittsjö, Scandinavian ceramic art lamp By Thomas Hellström
By Nittsjo Keramik
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Mid-century modern design. A very special and rather large ceramic lamp base, made by talented Thomas
Ceramic
Monumental Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Lamp by Frederick Cooper
By Frederick Cooper
Located in San Diego, CA
Very large and impressive turquoise glazed ceramic lamp with ebonized and gilt metal mounts by
Metal
Ceramic floor or table lamp LAVA by KIL Liboje 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Very beautiful large ceramic floor or table lamp from the 60s. Made in Yugoslavia at the
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Lamp by Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans, Sweden
By Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans
Located in New York, NY
A very large Scandinavian Modern ceramic lamp by Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans, circa 1940. The
Brass
A large Danish Mid-century modern Pottery Table Lamp from Søholm, 1970s
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A very large handmade ceramic stoneware lamp base made by Söholm, Stentöj, Denmark. This lamp will
Ceramic
Table lamp by Nittsjö, a bright red pottery lamp By Thomas Hellström
By Nittsjo Keramik
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Bright red Scandinavian Mid-century modern table lamp. A very special and rather large vintage
Ceramic
Monumental Pair of Ginger Jar Style Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very large ginger jar style ceramic lamps. The glaze is glossy white, with no crackling
Ceramic
Pair of spanish lamps
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of very large colorful ceramic lamps
Very Large Brutalist Ceramic Lamp Base Style of Dan Arbeid 1970s
Located in Melbourne, AU
as a floor lamp base, with wiring holes built in. With minimal ingenuity the wiring holes can be
Earthenware
Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Lamp
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Very large ceramic lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Hand-decorated ceramic glazed in turquoise, dark
Ceramic
Very Large Ceramic Drip Glaze Lamp with Original Shade
Located in New York, NY
Large bulbous ceramic drip glaze lamp with original shade. Shade 21.5" D x 21" H. Height to top of
Ceramic
Very Pretty Large Chinoiserie Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A large super pretty pale creamy yellow table lamp having raised ceramic cream colored flowers and
Ceramic
Sold
H 25.99 in W 10.63 in D 13.39 in
Very Large Brown Futuristic Ceramic Floor Lamp 1970s, West Germany, 2 Globed
By RZB Leuchten
Located in Andernach, DE
Absolutely marvellous mid-century design, one-of-a-kind very large ceramic floor lamp in an all
Art Glass, Ceramic
Sold
H 8.27 in W 9.45 in D 5.91 in
Very Rare Large Original 1970s Philips Venezia Ceramic Table Lamp in Silver
By Philips
Located in München, DE
Beautiful very rare 1970s Philips Venezia table lamp in silver version. Very good vintage condition
Ceramic
Very Large West German Fat Lava Pottery Twin Bulb Floor Lamp 1970s
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Good quality floor lamp, dating from the 1970s, with ceramic base and original lampshade, very
Ceramic
Sold
H 15.75 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Large Ceramic Mid Century Modern Lamp with Engraved Geometric Marks
Located in Leicester, GB
A very large mid-century modern ceramic lamp in a cream finish. The pottery lamp is decorated with
Ceramic, Pottery
Pair of Huge Asian Ceramic Ginger Jar Table Lamps in the Style of James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very large pair of Asian ceramic table lamps with all solid brass components. Burnt rust color
Brass
Italian Mosaic Pottery Lamp
By Alvino Bagni, Guido Gambone
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A very large and substantial Italian ceramic table lamp in the manner of Guido Gambone
Large Ceramic Wall Lamp
By Kaiser Leuchten, Fog & Mørup, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Goebel Company
Located in München, DE
Very nice large ceramic wall lamp from the 1960s. Wonderful design and finish. The lamp with the
Metal
Very Large Raku Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Banded form, large, raku table lamp.
A Set of Three Very Large White Ceramic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A set of three very large lamps each featuring bodies in white ceramic with a gold ring detail and
Ceramic
A very large Accolay lamp
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Brussels, BE
Large table lamp with ceramic base and resine cabochons insets. Resin shade decorated with treads.
Ceramic, Resin
Sold
H 7.09 in W 7.09 in L 7.09 in
Very Rare Large Original 1970s Philips Venezia Ceramic Table Lamp in Silver SC3
By Philips
Located in Palermo, Palermo
Beautiful very rare 1970s Philips Venezia table lamp in silver version. Very good vintage condition
Ceramic
Pair of Large 1960s Glazed Ceramic Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautiful pair of very large 1960s glazed ceramic lamps, the bases in shades of seafoam green and
Ceramic
Pair of Large Mid-Century Ceramic Lamps in Greige
Located in Hudson, NY
a pair of very large and subtle ceramic lamps with a greige glazed finish. Retains their original
Ceramic
$4,383
H 42.75 in W 60 in D 8 in
Double-Slip Georgian Style Fireplace Surround Italian Violette Brescia Marble
Located in London, GB
Large Double-Slip Georgian Style Fireplace Surround in finest quality Italian Violette Brescia Marble. Measures: Depth: 8” – 20.3 cm External Height: 42 3/4” – 108.5 cm External...
Marble
Willy Guhl "Diablo" Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small and unusual Diablo planter by Willy Guhl for eternit.
Cement
$3,864 / item
H 37.8 in Dm 25.2 in
Joe 640 Tailored Minimal 20th Century Inspired Pendant Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This Classic, tailored pendant light, inspired by menswear, is reminiscent of 1940s style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Also available as a flush mount, its clean geometric s...
Brass
$3,969 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
Georges Pelletier Sculpture Lamp in White Enameled Ceramic
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Sculpture lamp in white enameled ceramic, this sculpture lamp is bringing to your space an amazing light experience when the night falls, and a stunning sculptural presence during th...
Ceramic
Pair of Tall Sculptural Bronze Brutalist Table Lamps, Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of Brutalist table lamps designed by Laurel Lamp Company, 1970s. These are what I like to call the Holy Grail of Laurel Lamps. These amazing lamps command attention in ...
Metal
Bertu Nightstands, Santa Fe Modern Nightstand, Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Nightstand - Santa Fe Collection is our newest design for 2025. It is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each dresser is handmade in maple (or the wood ...
Maple
$7,535 / item
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 55.12 in
Dandy Day Bench in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Mario Bellini 413 "CAB" Chair for Cassina in Hazelnut Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Dallas, TX
Mario Bellini for Cassina model 'CAB 413', leather, Italy, designed in 1979 The iconic ‘CAB’ chairs were designed by Mario Bellini in 1979. Conceptually new was the way Bellini uses...
Leather, Plastic
$1,452
H 53.15 in Dm 11.03 in
German orange This floor lamp was made in the 70s. It co1970s Floor - Table Lamp
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This floor lamp was made in the 70s. It consists of an illuminated glass base and a fabric shade with a typical 70s motif. The lamp can be switched separately in 3 ways - base only,...
Brass
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
$3,632
H 16.93 in W 63 in D 23.23 in
Unique coffee table in ceramic by Georges Pelletier for La Roue Vallauris
By La Roue, Georges Pelletier
Located in NICE, FR
This ceramic table, designed by Georges Pelletier for La Roue Vallauris in the 1970s, showcases the charm of mid-century French design. The oval tabletop is adorned with intricate ha...
Ceramic
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. These are made to order in Italy. They can...
Brass
$4,479 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$2,895
H 15.75 in W 71 in D 19.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Yngve Ekstrom for Westbergs Mobler
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Yngve Ekstrom for Westbergs Mobler
Wood, Oak, Teak
Large Teak Architectural Ship Remnant Coffee Table
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful historic piece of lattice teak wood from a sailing ship has been converted to a low industrial style coffee table. Very sturdy and well made. This is a LARGE coffee t...
Iron
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.
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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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Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.