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
Very Rare Midcentury Table Lamp in style of Max Sauze, France, 1970s
By Henri Mathieu, Max Sauze
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely rare type - very nice style of lighting
Sheet Metal
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Iron, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-lacquered iron table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
Brass, Iron
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, c. 1960s.
Metal, Brass
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
$3,024Sale Price / set|20% Off
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 named "GOETHE" lamp. They are made out of lacquered steel and are adjustable in heig...
Steel
$2,800
Antique Lacqured Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s Japanese lacquered table lamp with gilt details. Measurements: Height of body: 13" Height to shade rest: 21" Diameter: 5.5".
Lacquer
$2,800
Antique Lacqured Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s Japanese lacquered table lamp with gilt details. Measurements: Height of body: 13" Height to shade rest: 21" Length: 6" Width: 4.5".
Lacquer
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 while maintaining an elegant, slender profile. The lamps are constructed from polis...
Brass
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.
Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass
$2,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
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 base with brass ball feet.
Wood
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 Arredoluce, Italy, 1962.
Metal, Brass
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
$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
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
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
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
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
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and opaline glass table lamp produced by Arlus, France, c. 1950s.
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
$1,085Sale Price|28% 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
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
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
Lute and Tambourine players Table Lamp Silk Brocade, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 19th Century black lacquer refinished Neoclassical table lamp with “Musique” description with a dome brocade silk lampshade.
Spelter
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
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Steel, Wood, Metal, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A steel and black-lacquered wood and metal table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Metal, Steel
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
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
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
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
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
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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