Vintage Italian Sputnik Table Lamps in Pink and Green, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of Sputnik table lights with steel frames, brass feet and light green and pink acrylic
Brass, Steel
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable green and black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s
Metal
Argentine Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Argentina, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1950s
Metal, Brass
$1,537
H 19.06 in W 10.12 in D 12.88 in
Lampiatta Table or Wall Lamp by De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Stilnovo, 1971
By Stilnovo, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Vicenza, IT
Lampiatta was conceived as a multifunctional lighting object — it can be used as a table lamp, wall lamp, or
Iron
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp
Metal
$339 / item
H 8.67 in Dm 11.42 in
Ambience Brass Table Lamp, by Svend Aage Holm-sørensen from Warm Nordic
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Viby J, DK
A beautiful table lamp in a consummate 1950s design, created by the grand master of Danish lighting
Steel
French Designer, Table Lamp, Iron, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Oxidation present to
Iron
$5,362
H 19.69 in W 31.5 in D 7.88 in
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
Metal
Dallux table lamp by Serge Mouille, 1963
By Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Paris, FR
A black lacquered metal "Dallux" table lamp by Serge Mouille, designed in 1963
Metal
Pair of table lamps By Maria Pergay
By Maria Pergay
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Pair of black lacquered resin table lamps decorated with asymetric rods in gilded and chromium
Metal, Brass
$3,500Sale Price|22% Off
H 43.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Tommi Parzinger Stiffel Graduated Ball Table Lamps Brass Mid-Century Maximalist
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Sale is for a pair. Heavy patina to all brass surfaces, never polished, one lamp has more
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. Minor
Metal, Brass
Very Rare Midcentury Table Lamp in style of Max Sauze, France, 1970s
By Max Sauze, Henri Mathieu
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely rare type - very nice style of lighting
Sheet Metal
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
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 designed and produced in Finland
Metal, Brass
$1,071
H 21.66 in Dm 16.54 in
Big Design Extra Large Midcentury Mushroom Table Lamp by Hillebrand, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s, Germany - US adapter included - 3 bulbs any wattage jr.
Metal, Chrome
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Steel, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A steel, black-lacquered metal and glass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s
Metal, Steel
$320
H 44.1 in Dm 3.55 in
Midcentury Adjustable Iconic Table Lamp Hebi, Isao Hosoe, Valenti Luce, 1970s
By Valenti Luce, Isao Hosoe
Located in Praha, CZ
- Iconic model - very nice style of lighting.
Metal
$3,050Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 20.08 in W 7.09 in D 14.97 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
Steel
Angelo Lelii, "Cobra" Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1962
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-lacquered metal "Cobra" table lamp designed by Angelo Lelii and produced by
Metal, Brass
$1,200 / set
H 19 in Dm 8 in
Pair of Hollywood Regency Brass Tulip Base Table Lamps by Charles Parker Co
By Charles Parker
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
These sleek lamps feature a "tulip" style base that flares out at the bottom, providing stability
Brass
$2,145
H 17.33 in Dm 11.82 in
Mid-century modern brass adjustable desk or table lamp by Stilux, Italy 1960
By Stilux
Located in Renens, CH
Elegant adjustable table or desk lamp designed and manufactured by Stilux, Italy around 1960. The
Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass
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
Pair of Large Moroccan Etched Brass Ewer Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of cast and etched brass ewers, or carafes, converted to table lamps. Black lacquered wood
Wood
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
Metal, Brass
$1,071
H 20.48 in Dm 17.72 in
Big Design Extra Large Midcentury Mushroom Table Lamp by Hillebrand, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s - Good condition with new electricity jr.
Chrome, Metal
Antique Lacqured Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s Japanese lacquered table lamp with gilt details. Measurements: Height of body: 13
Lacquer
Antique Lacqured Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s Japanese lacquered table lamp with gilt details. Measurements: Height of body: 13
Lacquer
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
Metal, Brass
$1,430
H 15.16 in W 4.34 in D 9.85 in
Midcentury Gebrüder Cosack Adjustable Green Brass and Cast Iron Table Lamp 1950s
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Roma, IT
table lamp was designed by Gebrüder Cosack during the 1950s. This table lamp is a perfect mix of
Brass, Metal, Aluminum
$4,250 / set
H 38.5 in W 10 in D 7 in
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
Stilnovo, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Acrylic, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, white acrylic and black-lacquered metal table lamp produced by Stilnovo, Italy
Metal, Brass
$897
H 12.21 in W 8.67 in D 9.26 in
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp or Desk Light by Hillebrand, 1960s Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Munich, DE
Original Mid-Century Modern table or desk lamp. Manufactured by Hillebrand, Germany, 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
Metal, Brass
$7,031
H 29.53 in W 15.75 in D 6.7 in
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
Chrome, 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
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. Oxidation
Metal, Brass
$2,800
H 14.25 in W 6.625 in D 14 in
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
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. Dimensions
Metal, Brass
Antique Japanese Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s lacquered Japanese table lamp with gilt details. Measurements: Height of body: 15
Porcelain
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
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
$1,072
H 15.18 in W 7.09 in D 13.78 in
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
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
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
$1,250
H 56 in W 16 in D 11 in
Antique Chinoiserie English Regency Black Lacquer Carved Wood Floor Lamp Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique Chinoiserie English Regency Black Lacquer Carved Wood Floor Lamp Table. Circa Early 20th Century
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
$3,800
H 11.75 in W 4.75 in D 11.5 in
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
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
Metal
$1,150
H 11.25 in W 3.88 in D 6.5 in
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
Metal, Brass
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
Metal, Brass
$1,096Sale Price|27% Off
H 20.5 in Dm 9.5 in
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
Brass, Metal
$6,480 / set
H 28.4 in Dm 13.75 in
Spanish Art Deco Design Pair of Black Brown Veneer & Gold Leaf Cylindrical Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary pair of tall glamorous Hollywood regency design lamps, handmade in black and gold
Metal, Brass, Gold Leaf
$6,480 / set
H 28.4 in Dm 13.75 in
Spanish Art Deco Design Pair of Black Brown Veneer & Gold Leaf Cylindrical Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary pair of tall glamorous Hollywood regency design lamps, handmade in black and gold
Metal, Gold Leaf, 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
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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