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
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Dark Green Flexible Desk Lamp of Brass, Denmark 1950s
By Fog and Morup, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Paavo Tynell, Bent Karlby
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original dark green vintage desk lamp by Danish Svend Aage Holm Sørensen The obliquely cut shade with dark green lacquer is perforated along the rim. It’s possible to regulate the ...
Metal, Brass
Small "Clessidra lamp" in the style of Angelo Lelli - Italy 1960
By Arredoluce
Located in Girona, Girona
Small "Clessidra" lamp, brass and lacquered brass, frosted glass on top, original condition. In the style of Angelo Lelli In the style of Arredoluce Italy c. 1960
Brass
Pair of desk lamps "President 6631" by Christian Dell – Germany 1930
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Dell
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of desk lamps in nickel-plated steel and black lacquered sheet metal, tilt adjustment on base and shade. Traces of oxidation and missing paint. Model: President 6631 Design by...
Steel, Sheet Metal
Green Rigitule "cocotte" Lamp in the Style of Mathieu Matégot, 1950s.
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in MOUGINS, FR
1950s modernist table lamp in the style of / attributed to Mathieu Matégot (1910-2001). The lamp is made of solid lacquered metal with a dark green lacquered "rigitule" (perforated ...
Sheet Metal
Jacques Adnet, Attributed — French Stitched-Hide and Brass Desk Lamp, circa 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
From it rises a slender brass swan-neck arm, gently curved, carrying a double-cone "diabolo" shade in black-lacquered metal. The result is sculptural but unshowy: equally at home on ...
Metal, Brass
$596Sale Price|20% Off
Modern Desk Lamp by André Mounique for Jumo - France, 1980s
By Maison Jumo
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Jumo table lamp, Model 900 Andre Mounique (attributed to) The table lamp was designed and manufactured by the Jumo company. The modernist chrome-plated tubular steel lamp clearly co...
Metal, Chrome
Large Articulated Mid-Century Modern Chrome-Plated Desk Lamp - Belgium, 1960s
Located in Girona, Girona
Large articulated chrome-plated desk lamp, granular black painted cast base and black lacquered lampshade. Model used by the C.E.E. (now C.E. European Community). Belgium, circa 196...
Sheet Metal
Italian Mid-Century Brass Clamp Desk Lamp Attributed to Vittoriano Viganò
By Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Hamburg, DE
This striking Italian clamp-on desk lamp is a beautiful example of mid-century design and is attributed to the renowned architect and designer Vittoriano Viganò. Crafted from solid b...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamps by André Mounique for Jumo - France
By Moniquet, Maison Jumo
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco table lamp by Andre Mounique (attributed to) The table lamp was designed and manufactured by the Jumo company. This model is the 1960s version. The modernist chrome-plated ...
Metal, Chrome
$450Sale Price|47% Off
Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamps by André Mounique for Jumo - France
By Andre Mounique, Maison Jumo
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco table lamp by Andre Mounique (attributed to) The table lamp was designed and manufactured by the Jumo company. This model is the 1970s version. The modernist chrome-plated ...
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Modern Surrealistic Sculptural Lamps by Leeazanne for Lam Lee Group
By Lam Lee Group
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Modern Surrealistic Sculptural Lamps by Leeazanne for Lam Lee Group, USA, circa 1990s A pair of captivating Modern Surrealistic Sculptural Table Lamps by Leeazanne for Lam L...
Lacquer
Mid-Century Desk Lamp 'Romeo' by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950
By Louis Christiaan Kalff, Philips
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Desk Lamp 'Romeo' by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950 signed.
Metal, Chrome
Modern Desk or Bedside Lamp in the Style of Gino Sarfati Vintage " Claudia "
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern desk or bedside lamp in the Gino Sarfati style of the 1960s. Solid brass structure and three black or white lacquered metal shade. Total height 48 cm, total diameter 34 cm (ba...
Brass, Metal
1930 Art Deco Desk Lamp by Max Schumacher
By Max Schumacher
Located in Surrey, BC
The black lacquered metal table lamp shows a beautiful shade like a mushroom with a chromed stem and a black round base with an on/off switch.
Metal
Original Modernist Metal Table Light Made by Cosack, Germany, 1970s
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original 1970s table light made by Cosack in Germany. This Minimalist table light has a white base and black lacquer tone finished lovely formed shade. The light features one so...
Brass, Metal
Black Floor Table Lamps Or Bed Side Tables Metal, Germany, circa 1965
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
Black floor lights that will also work as bed side tables with lights, Germany circa 1965- sold as a pair Very rare and large tubular blackened steel side tables or floor lamps that...
Steel
Mid-Century black veined marble side table with opaline top lamp, France, 1950s
By Vibia, Roche Bobois, Metalarte Spain, Maison Albert Pillivuyt & Cie, Maison Charles
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Mid-Century Modern black marble side table conceived as a floor lamp, France, 1950s.
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Metal, Brass, Iron
Carlo Nason ‘Ala’ Light Sculpture, Italy 1970
By Linea Gb Milano, Carlo Nason
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Carlo Nason ‘Ala’ table lamp for Linea GB Milano, Italy 1970s. Interesting sculptural design consisting a high gloss black lacquered cylinder base and a revolving bent aluminium diff...
Aluminum
Pair of Black Lacquer Gold Decorated Kidney Shape Deco Floor Lamps Side Tables
By James Mont, Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Turned and tapered bases black lacquer and gold decorated Art Deco style, circa 1940s kidney shape occasional tables floor lamps.
Hardwood
Coppia Lampade da Tavolo 'Jucker 147' di Tobia Scarpa Produzione Flos Anni '60.
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di lampade da tavolo in metallo laccato blu con interno bianco con calotta orientabile per regolare la fonte luminosa. Buone condizioni
Metal
$4,020 / item
Watt by Sylvain Dubuisson for Disderot
By Disderot, Sylvain Dubuisson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Watt is a simple and elegant table lamp, created by Sylvain Dubuisson, architect and designer in 2019. Simple since it has the shape of a cylinder. Clever because the openwork of the...
Chrome
Bruno Gatta "Model-232 " Wall Light for Stilnovo, 1960s, Italy
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in The Hague, NL
Elegant wall light designed by Bruno Gatta and manufactured for Stilnovo in 1960's Italy. Model - 232. Tested- working. This table light features a black lacquered aluminium sha...
Aluminum, Brass
$3,360 / item
A21 by Alain Richard for Disderot
By Alain Richard, Disderot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alain Richard doubtlessly invented the first French spotlight at the very end of the 1950’s. The lamp is amounted on rods for all different kinds of lighting : sconces, ceiling light...
Metal, Chrome
$3,600 / item
A22-F by Alain Richard for Disderot
By Alain Richard, Disderot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alain Richard doubtlessly invented the first French spotlight at the very end of the 1950’s. The lamp is amounted on rods for all different kinds of lighting : sconces, ceiling light...
Metal, Chrome
Lampada aggiustabile da tavolo, Kaiser Leuchten, anni 60
By Klaus Hempel, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Firenze, IT
Lampada da tavolo, modello 6878, disegnata da Klaus Hempel per Kaiser Leuchten negli anni 60. Il cappello è basculante e regolabile grazie al giunto mobile del fusto che lo sorregge....
Metal
Early 600P Light by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in London, GB
Early 600P light by Sarfatti for Arteluce in excellent condition.
Aluminum
Black Bed Side Tables with Lamps, Germany, circa 1965
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
Black bed side tables with lights, Germany circa 1965- sold as a pair Very rare tubular blackened steel side tables that work with dimmable lamps. Stunning 1960 design made from s...
Steel
Mid-Century Faux Bamboo Chinoiserie Floor Lamp, Lacquered Wood
By Tommi Parzinger, William Billy Haines
Located in Southampton, NJ
A mid-20th century black lacquered faux bamboo table with lamp, the upright stem & lamp being supported upon tripod base with Chinoiserie design characteristics.
Brass
English Papier-Mache Black Gold Mother of Pearl Antique c1900s Lamp Table Clean!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
English Papier-Mache Black Gold Mother of Pearl Antique c1900s Lamp Table Clean!
Lacquer
Table Lamp in Brass and Black Lacquered Metal by Paavo Tynell, 1950's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Table Lamp in Brass and Black Lacquered Metal by Paavo Tynell, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass and black lacquered metal Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Table lamp mo...
Brass
Vintage Thai Thon Table Lamp
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Thai Thon Table Lamp. Crafted from an antique thrown open ended ceramic pot specifically made as a traditional Thai Thon (goblet drum) base of earthenware clay having a low b...
Ceramic
New Black and Blue Table Lamp in Wood Marquetry by Aymeric Lefort
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
"Labyrinth" sideboard opening two doors, in marquetry of charm and sycamore, tinted with gradations of blue, ebony of Gabon and bronze filets, discovering a zebrano interior with she...
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Contemporary Mid Century Inspired Globe Table Lamp in Bonze Brushed Metal Black
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Globe lamp is a stunning, timeless lamp with a delicate bronze and lacquered metal structure and soft opaque glass globes. Made to Order. Part of the Mambo Unlimited Ideas design g...
Metal, Bronze
New Black and Blue Table Lamp in Wood Marquetry by Aymeric Lefort
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
"Labyrinth" sideboard opening two doors, in marquetry of charm and sycamore, tinted with gradations of blue, ebony of Gabon and bronze filets, discovering a zebrano interior with she...
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Regianni, Table Lamps, Chrome, Metal, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of chrome-plated and black-lacquered metal table lamp produced by Regianni, Italy, c. 1960s.
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Design Wall or Table Lamp by Pavel Grus, 1970s
By Pavel Grus
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia - Designer: Pavel Grus - Good original condition.
Chrome, Metal
Black "Ovelo" LED Table Lamp by Stephan Copeland for Luxo
By Luxo
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel construction black lacquered designed by Stephan Copeland for Luxo 2010. Version with table base.
Steel
Black "Ovelo" LED Table Lamp by Stephan Copeland for Luxo
By Luxo
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel construction black lacquered designed by Stephan Copeland for Luxo 2010. Version with table clamp .
Steel
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."
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