French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, red and black lacquered metal table lamp or desk light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black, red-lacquered metal and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Gebrüder Cosack Adjustable Green Brass and Cast Iron Table Lamp 1950s
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury adjustable green brass with aluminium shade and cast iron base. This marvelous table lamp was designed by Gebrüder Cosack during the 1950s. This table lamp is a...
Brass, Metal, Aluminum
Pair of White Porcelain Urn Table Lamps with Male and Female Busts in Relief
Located in Chicago, IL
Fine pair of white German porcelain urn form table lamps with black lacquered wood plinth bases.
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, black and red-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp or Desk Light by Hillebrand, 1960s Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in München, BY
Original Mid-Century Modern table or desk lamp. Manufactured by Hillebrand, Germany, 1960s. Executed in dark gray lacquered and partly nickel-plated metal, it comes with 1 x E27 Edi...
Metal
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Resin, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A polymer resin and black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Metal
Important Arne Jacobsen AJ8 Modernist Table Lamp, 1920s, Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Important Arne Jacobsen AJ 8 modernist chromed and black lacquered brass/alloy table lamp manufactured in 1920s, Denmark.
Chrome, Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, black and cream-white lacquered metal table lamp likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
American Designer, Table Lamps, Metal, Cane, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-lacquered metal and cane table lamps designed and produced in the US, c. 1960s.
Metal
Stilnovo, Table Lamp, Glass, Metal, Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, glass, yellow and black-lacquered metal table lamp produced by Stilnovo, Italy, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Denmark, 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-lacquered metal table lamp attributed to Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
$3,600
Antique Japanese Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s lacquered Japanese table lamp with gilt details. Measurements: Height of body: 15" Height to shade rest: 24" Diameter: 7"
Porcelain
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Brass, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Metal, Brass
Arlus, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
By Arlus
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and opaline glass table lamps produced by Arlus, France, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Aluminum, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and aluminum table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Aluminum, Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Arlus, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and opaline glass table lamp produced by Arlus, France, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and white fabric table lamp likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Aluminium and Metal Italian Table Lamp in the Style of Torlasco 1960s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible midcentury aluminium and metal table lamp. This item was designed in the style of Oscar Torlasco in Italy during 1960s. This piece has the peculiarity of having the adj...
Metal, Aluminum
Arlus, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
By Arlus
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and opaline glass table lamps produced by Arlus, France, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
American Designer, Table Lamps, Metal, Rattan, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-lacquered metal and rattan table lamps designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Metal
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Denmark, 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1950s Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.75” H x 4.75 W x 11.5” D Bulb Specific...
Metal, Brass
Small Fine French 1960s Table Lamp by Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Atelier Jean Perzel — A fine small French 1960s black lacquered metal table lamp, ideal as an accent light or for illuminating an object or artwork.
Metal
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Wood, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Metal, Brass
TR & Co, Table Lamp, Teak, Metal, Brass, Norway, 1950s
By Tr & Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, brass and black-lacquered metal table lamp produced by TR & Co, Norway, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Attribution, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Denmark, 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable black-lacquered metal and brass table lamp attributed to Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Denmark, 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
$1,051Sale Price|30% Off
Mid-Century Brass and Metal Table Lamp in the Manner of J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Tripod brass and black lacquered metal table lamp, made in Austria in the 1950s in the manner of J.T.
Brass, Metal
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Acrylic, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and white acrylic, brass and black lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Metal, Brass
Finnish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Metal, Finland, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, rattan and black-lacquered metal table lamp produced in Finland, c. 1960s.
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Russel Wright, Table Lamps, Ceramic, Brass, Wood, USA, 1940s
By Russel Wright
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of freeform grey-glazed ceramic, brass and black-lacquered wood table lamps, designed by Russel Wright, USA, 1940s.
Brass
American Designer, Large Table Lamp, Metal, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A large brass and white blue and black-lacquered metal table lamp, designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 32.5" H x 6.25" Diameter Dimensions of ...
Metal, Brass
Yki Nummi, Table Lamp, Acrylic, Brass, Metal, Finland, 1950s
By Yki Nummi, Orno Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A purple and white acrylic, brass and black-lacquered metal table lamp, designed by Yki Nummi and produced by Ornö, Finland, c. 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Vintage Glazed Ceramic Icing Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking vintage ceramic table lamp showcases an elegant bamboo-inspired form, blending organic texture with refined decorative appeal. Finished in a high-gloss black glaze, the...
Brass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Table Lamp, Stone, Brass, Metal, Italy 1948
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, river stone and black-lacquered metal "Sasso" table lamp designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni and produced by Azucena, Italy, c. 1948.
Stone, Metal, Brass
$6,300
Karl Springer Lamp
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exuberant example of Karl Springers' lighting
Brass
American Designer, Large Table Lamp, Brass, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A large brass, black-lacquered wood and black fabric table lamp designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Brass
Vico Magistretti, "Snow" Table Lamp, Metal, Acrylic, Marble, Italy, 1973
By O-Luce, Vico Magistretti
Located in High Point, NC
A large acrylic, black-lacquered metal and marble "Snow" table lamp designed by Vico Magistretti in 1973 and produced by O-Luce, Italy, c. 1970s.
Marble, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Blue Table Lamp, France, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage metal table lamp in the style of Jean Royere shows a renewed blue textile fabric and handmade lamp shade and a round metal black lacquered base.
Metal
Stilux Milano, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Acrylic, Marble, Italy, 1950s
By Stilux
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, marble, acrylic and black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced by Stilux Milano, Italy, 1950s.
Marble, Metal, Brass
Indian Rajasthani Mughal-Style Hand Painted Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Rajasthani/ Mughal style hand-painted vase from India converted into a lamp. Made from paper mache, hand-painted and treated with lacquer finish. Traditional, timeless look with gre...
Lacquer, Paper
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Cord, Oak, Sweden, C. 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak, cord and black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Metal
A 1950s French black lacquer and brass tripod floor lamp with glass table
Located in London, GB
A 1950s French black lacquer tripod floor lamp with triangular glass centre table fixed with brass fixings, and centre detail.With orignal; large empire shade, which does have some s...
Metal, Brass
Brown Hebi (Snake) Lamp, 1970s
By Isao Hosoe
Located in London, GB
This icon of 20th century design was created in 1970 by Japanese engineer and designer Isao Hosoe for Valenti, Italy. Structure in flexible metal that can be twisted in every direc...
Metal
$3,895 / set
Pair Neoclassical Faux Porphyry Urn Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of faux porphyry urn form lamps. Dark porphyry painted and lacquered urn lamps, United States, 20th century. Dimensions: 9" diameter top of urn x 13.5" height, 6.25" square bas...
Porphyry
$3,344 / item
Nuit Floor Lamp by Memoir Essence
Located in Geneve, CH
Nuit Floor Lamp by Memoir Essence Dimensions: D 25 x W 50 x H 165 cm. Materials: Brushed brass, high gloss lacquer and satin fabric. Nuit Floor lamp is a classic and elegant solutio...
Brass
Large desk lamp by Josep Magem – Barcelona 1969
By Madom, Josep Maria Magem
Located in Girona, Girona
Large desk lamp in blue lacquered sheet metal with a height-adjustable chrome-plated flexible arm and a tilting shade; original wiring. Designed by Josep Maria Magem for Madom. Barc...
Chrome, Sheet Metal
Louis Kalff, For Philips, “romeo” Desk Lamp
By Louis Kalff
Located in Bilzen, BE
Louis Kalff, desk lamp, circa 1960, for Philips model Roméo In the rare beige color The electrical part is safe and works perfectly Height 42.5 cm, Diameter 28.5 cm, Base diameter 1...
Metal
Large Welded Wire Urn Form Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Large Scale Welded Wire Urn Form Lamp Rewired with new 3 way socket, clear wire and plug. 20" to top of 3 way socket. Base is 8.25" x 8.25" Slight wear to painted finish as shown. ...
Metal
Desk lamp Quick 1500 by Alfred Müller – Switzerland 1930
By Alfred Müller, AMBA
Located in Girona, Girona
Double-adjustable Art Deco desk lamp with height regulation, in black lacquered metal and chrome-plated metal. Model: Quick 1500 by Alfred Müller - AMBA Switzerland, 1930. Dimensi...
Metal, Chrome
$1,600 / item
Counterbalance Brass Desk Lamp, Midcentury style
By Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite desk lamp with a solid brass counterbalance is designed to enhance your workspace without taking up room on your desk. Its twin bulb system in the shade provides both ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$1,950 / set
Mid Century Pair of Chrome Lamps
Located in Ballard, CA
Rare pair of chrome Art-Deco or mid-century table lamp, with disc of frosted glass, in great order and functioning comes with 5 ft of cord. the pair of a leaded base, This would be ...
Chrome
Pia Guidetti desk lamp for Lumi
Located in Milan, IT
A Pia Guidetti desk lamp for Lumi Italy
Steel, Metal
$2,375 / item
Alain Richard 'A21' Desk Lamp in Chrome for Disderot
By Alain Richard, Disderot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alain Richard 'A21' desk lamp in Chrome for Disderot. Executed in chromed metal, this newly produced numbered edition with included certificate of authenticity is made in France by ...
Metal, Chrome
Original Green Minibox Lamp by Aulenti & Castiglioni for Stilnovo, 1980s
By Gae Aulenti, Stilnovo
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Green Minibox table lamp designed by Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni and manufactured by Stilnovo in 1980. We found the following description of the green Minibox in Stilnovo ca...
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Painted Steel Desk Lamp, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
An Italian 1950s vintage desk lamp with an articulating gooseneck arm and diffuser shade. The glass diffuser helps to soften and distribute the light evenly, making these lamps parti...
Steel
Pair of Vintage Washington Lamps by Jean-Michel Wilmotte, 1980s
By Jean-Michel Wilmotte
Located in Norwich, England
A fabulous pair of vintage Washington table lamps, designed in 1983 by the French architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte for the Lumen Center Italia, circa 1980's.
Steel, Brass
Aluminum "Trombone" Desk Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Mortsel, BE
A classic of Danish lighting design, the "Trombone" table lamp was created by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup in 1966. Known for its rigorous geometric lines and high-quality materials...
Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.