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
$1,067Sale Price|29% 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
$3,456Sale Price|39% Off
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 Orno Oy, Yki Nummi
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
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
$6,300
Karl Springer Lamp
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exuberant example of Karl Springers' lighting
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 Vico Magistretti, O-Luce
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
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
$3,386 / 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
Welded Steel Lamp by Marcello Fantoni for Raymor
Located in NYC, NY
Lamp by Marcello Fantoni (b. 1915) for Raymor. Welded steel with lacquered bronze and enamel finish. Signed on bottom.
Lacquer
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
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
$3,895 / set
Pair of Faux Porphyry Urn Form 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
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
$1,623 / 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
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
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 Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
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
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
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Flexible Desk Lamp of Brass, Denmark 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Paavo Tynell, Bent Karlby, Fog and Morup
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original vintage desk lamp by Danish Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Made in Denmark in the 1950s of brass and metal The obliquely cut shade with black lacquer has a perforated pattern alo...
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
$900Sale Price|20% Off
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
Pair of desk lamps "President 6631" by Christian Dell – Germany 1930
By Kaiser Dell, Christian 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
$2,200 / item
Alain Richard 'A21' Desk Lamp in Chrome for Disderot
By Alain Richard, Disderot
Located in Glendale, 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 b...
Metal, Chrome
$603Sale 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
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
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
Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamps by André Mounique for Jumo - France
By Maison Jumo, Moniquet
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
Industrial Mounted Desk Lamps by Brottby Verkstads AB Mölndal, 1930/40's, PAIR
Located in North Miami, FL
This outstanding PAIR of Swedish industrial table lamps dating from 1930's or 1940's by Brottby are adjustable all along the neck. It features a nice aged patina, and its original ta...
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Mazda Lamps With New Lampshades - France, 1950
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of Mazda lamps with dimmer system. Black steel, gray lacquered sheet metal, brass and aluminum details. New lampshades in black cardboard. France, early 1950s.
Aluminum, Steel
$455Sale Price|47% Off
Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamps by André Mounique for Jumo - France
By Maison Jumo, Andre Mounique
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
Minimalist "Simris/Olympia" Desk Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, 1960s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Anders Pherson
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Crafted in lacquered metal and chromed steel, it features a black leather base for added sophistication.
Metal, Stainless Steel
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
$918Sale Price|20% Off
Moorish style lamp in patinated copper and painted glass, France, Mid-Century
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Mid-Century Moorish / Oriental / Andalusian Islamic style lamp. In patinated copper and painted glass. France, 1950-1960. Good condition. Electricity OK. Height:48cm Width:31cm De...
Metal, Copper
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
French Art Deco Oxblood Lacquer Atelier Martine Lamp Table
By Atelier Martine
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco carved timber lamp table or small writing desk attributed to Paul Poiret for Atelier Martine. Featuring a single front drawer with decorative bronze ring pull and slender...
Lacquer
Mid-Century black veined marble side table with opaline top lamp, France, 1950s
By Maison Charles, Vibia, Roche Bobois, Metalarte Spain, Maison Albert Pillivuyt & Cie
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Mid-Century Modern black marble side table conceived as a floor lamp, France, 1950s.
Belgian Black Marble, Marble, Metal, Iron, Brass
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
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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