Mid Century Brass Table Lamp

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Laurel Lamp Company 1960

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Rembrandt Mid Century Brass Table Lamp

$995 / set

Rembrandt Mid Century Brass Table Lamp

By Rembrandt Lamp Company

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Rembrandt Mid Century Brass Table Lamp This lamp measures: 14.75 wide x 14.75 deep x 35.25 inches

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp, Germany, 1960s

$266

Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp, Germany, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

- Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp, Germany, 1960s, - made of Brass and Fabric - some of little holes

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Mid Century Brass Table Lamp Circa 1950s

$1,298

Mid Century Brass Table Lamp Circa 1950s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Mid Century Brass Table Lamp Circa 1950s - Takes 2x E27 fitting bulbs - On/Off toggle switch on

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

A Vintage Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp, Denmark, c. 1950s

$1,173

A Vintage Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp, Denmark, c. 1950s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

A Mid-century brass table lamp with a rich patina. Fitted with a new wire and plug.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Single Italian Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp , 1950's

$6,800

Single Italian Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp , 1950's

Located in New York, NY

ingle Italian Mid-Century brass table lamp. Central patinated brass sphere with horizontal banding

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Brass Table Lamp by Sölken, 1960s, Germany

$1,330

Mid Century Brass Table Lamp by Sölken, 1960s, Germany

By Sölken Leuchten

Located in Hagenbach, DE

This elegant Mid-Century brass table lamp was manufactured by Sölken in Germany during the 1960s

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Brass Table Lamp

$700

Mid Century Brass Table Lamp

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a fine table lamp fashioned in the mid century style. The shade and the finial are original

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Austrian Midcentury Brass Table Lamp Mod. Rebhuhn by J. T. Kalmar

$1,694

Austrian Midcentury Brass Table Lamp Mod. Rebhuhn by J. T. Kalmar

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Vienna, AT

This rare and charming Austrian Mid century brass table lamp, was designed and manufactured by J. T

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Austrian Midcentury Brass Table Lamp attr. to Josef Frank

$1,609

Austrian Midcentury Brass Table Lamp attr. to Josef Frank

By Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar

Located in Vienna, AT

shades are included. This charming Austrian Mid century brass table lamp, was designed and

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Brass Table Lamp

$632Sale Price|20% Off

Midcentury Brass Table Lamp

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass / steel construction with a cone shaped lampshade fitted with one E27 socket. Designed in

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid Century Brass Table lamp 1960s Switzerland

$1,210

Mid Century Brass Table lamp 1960s Switzerland

By Cedric Hartman

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice Solid Brass table lamp .Love this model . One large E27 bulb needed . 1960s . normal

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Mid Century Brass Table Lamp, 1970s

$773

Large Mid Century Brass Table Lamp, 1970s

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

- custom production - rare - very nice style of lighting.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Sculptural Hollywood Regency Mid Century Brass Table Lamp

$900

Sculptural Hollywood Regency Mid Century Brass Table Lamp

By Constantin Brancusi 2

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible sculptural brass table lamp from the 1950s. Reminiscent of mid-century sculpture by

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Brass Table Lamps

$3,500 / set

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Brass Table Lamps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Chic pair of mid-century table lamps crafted in brass in a modern regency form with a hip burnished

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair Polished Vintage Mid Century Brass Table Lamps

$1,597 / set

Pair Polished Vintage Mid Century Brass Table Lamps

Located in Madrid, ES

A pair of Swedish lamps, in Renaissance style in solid and polished brass, round base supported by

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Renaissance Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp by Sonja Katzin

$2,624

Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp by Sonja Katzin

Located in London, GB

A rare mid-century table lamp by Sonja Katzin for Asea. Sweden, c1950s. Good quality with a

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

German Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp from Cosack

$1,173

German Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp from Cosack

By Cosack Leuchten

Located in Hamburg, DE

Small brass table lamp by Cosack. A small table lamp with impressive materiality. the screen via a

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp by Kamenicky Senov, 1960s

$943

Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp by Kamenicky Senov, 1960s

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage brass and glass table lamp, produced by famous Kamenicky Senov Glassworks in former

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp by Kamenicky Senov, 1960s

$786

Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp by Kamenicky Senov, 1960s

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage brass and glass table lamp, produced by famous Kamenicky Senov Glassworks in former

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp by Kamenicky Senov, 1960s

$665

Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp by Kamenicky Senov, 1960s

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage brass and glass table lamp, produced by famous Kamenicky Senov Glassworks in former

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Oscar Torlasco Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp, Lumi 1950s

$3,267

Oscar Torlasco Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp, Lumi 1950s

By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi

Located in Argelato, BO

Rare and refined table lamp designed by Oscar Torlasco for the "Lumi" company in Milan. The hat

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

German Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp from Gecos Cosack

$2,931

German Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp from Gecos Cosack

By Gecos

Located in Hamburg, DE

Rare table lamp by cosack. Large table lamp in brass with wonderful patina. An imposing and

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of large extraordinary heavy Mid Century brass table lamps

$3,872 / set

Pair of large extraordinary heavy Mid Century brass table lamps

Located in München, DE

Pair of large stunning Mid Century Modern brass table lamps. These lamps are so beautiful, the

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

American Mid Century Brass Table Lamp with Ceramic Ostrich Egg

$480

American Mid Century Brass Table Lamp with Ceramic Ostrich Egg

Located in Buchanan, NY

This American Mid-Century brass lamp, dating back to the 1950s, is a unique piece featuring a

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp by Precenta Oy, Finland, 1950s

$1,282

Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp by Precenta Oy, Finland, 1950s

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Karis, Nyland

Vintage mid-century table lamp made of brass, featuring black details and a flexible gooseneck

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair Romeo Rega Midcentury Brass Table Lamps, Italy, 1970s

$3,200 / set

Pair Romeo Rega Midcentury Brass Table Lamps, Italy, 1970s

By Romeo Rega

Located in Vienna, AT

A pair of hollywood regency brass table / side lamps from the 1970s by Romeo Rega, Italy. The lamps

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Eileen Gray Style Midcentury Brass Table Lamp, 1970s, Germany

$1,197

Eileen Gray Style Midcentury Brass Table Lamp, 1970s, Germany

By Eileen Gray, Maison Jumo

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Beautiful adjustable table lamp in style of Eileen Gray manufactured in 1970s, Germany. The lamp is

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Pair 50s American Rembrandt Midcentury Brass Table Lamps Hollywood Regency

$3,332 / set

Large Pair 50s American Rembrandt Midcentury Brass Table Lamps Hollywood Regency

By Rembrandt Lamp Company

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A spectacular pair of large table lamps designed and manufactured by the Rembrandt Lamp Company of

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp with Swivel Arm, circa 1950s

$1,360Sale Price|30% Off

Italian Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp with Swivel Arm, circa 1950s

Located in London, GB

Italian vintage brass table lamp with swivel arm (circa 1950s). A timeless desk lamp with

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1970s Mid-Century brass Table Lamps by Temde - 1970s

$955 / set

Pair of 1970s Mid-Century brass Table Lamps by Temde - 1970s

By Temde Leuchten

Located in Praha, CZ

- new parchment paper hand made shades - very good original condition - Us compatible - one buld any wattage if LED

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lovely Mid Century Brass Table Lamp by Erik Wärnå for Gnosjö Sweden 1950s

$2,238

Lovely Mid Century Brass Table Lamp by Erik Wärnå for Gnosjö Sweden 1950s

By Erik Wärnå, Gnosjö Konstsmide Rydahls Lamps

Located in Munich, DE

Lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern table lamp or bedside table lamp with adjustable

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Pair of Mid-Century Brass Table Lamps with Perforated Painted Metal Shade

$3,394 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Brass Table Lamps with Perforated Painted Metal Shade

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Pair of Mid-Century Modern table lamps featuring elegant brass bodies paired with sculptural

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, Sweden

$8,893

Vintage Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, Sweden

By Pierre Forssell, Skultuna

Located in Stockholm, SE

Amazing brass table lamp in a brutalist design by Pierre Forssell. With this design Pierre Forssell

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Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Midcentury Brass Table Lamp with Baluster Form on Marble Base

$590

Vintage Midcentury Brass Table Lamp with Baluster Form on Marble Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

This vintage brass table lamp offers a classic mid-century presence, defined by its sculptural

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

A Pair of Mid-Century Brass Table Lamps Model EV 59, Itsu 1950s

$5,324 / set

A Pair of Mid-Century Brass Table Lamps Model EV 59, Itsu 1950s

By Itsu

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful pair of table lamps in brass model EV59 made by Itsu, Finland in the 1950s. The shades

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Miniature Mid Century Brass Table Lamps with Glass Base, Austria 1960s

$1,700 / set

Pair of Miniature Mid Century Brass Table Lamps with Glass Base, Austria 1960s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a pair of miniature Mid Century Modern table lamps done in brass

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Miniature Mid Century Brass Table Lamps with Glass Base, Austria 1960s

$1,500 / set

Pair of Miniature Mid Century Brass Table Lamps with Glass Base, Austria 1960s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a pair of miniature Mid Century Modern table lamps done in brass

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid century brass table lamp model Clessidra by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 196

$1,028

Mid century brass table lamp model Clessidra by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 196

By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Very rare table lamp model Clessidra designed by Angelo Lelli and produced by Arredoluce in the

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Midcentury Brass Table Lamp Lubid, in style of Max Sauze, 1970s

$508

Rare Midcentury Brass Table Lamp Lubid, in style of Max Sauze, 1970s

By Max Sauze

Located in Praha, CZ

- very rare type - marked by label - beautiful style of lighting

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Vintage 1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lovely Mid Century Brass Table Lamp or Wall Light by Borens Boras Sweden 1950s

$2,662

Lovely Mid Century Brass Table Lamp or Wall Light by Borens Boras Sweden 1950s

By Boréns Borås

Located in Munich, DE

Extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern side table lamp. Designed

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-century brass table lamp with two arms flower of light by Bottega Gadda

$2,359

Mid-century brass table lamp with two arms flower of light by Bottega Gadda

By Tommaso Barbi, Bottega Gadda

Located in Uccle, BE

brass and chiseled brass. It is in very good condition, fully working and fully original. Organic lamp

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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Oscar Torlasco table lamp in full brass, Italy 50s

$2,800

Oscar Torlasco table lamp in full brass, Italy 50s

By Oscar Torlasco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Oscar Torlasco table lamp in full brass, Italy 50s This is a mid-century brass table lamp designed

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Petite Mid-Century Bronze Cast Lamps with Silk Shades by Sonja Katzin

$2,100 / set

Pair of Petite Mid-Century Bronze Cast Lamps with Silk Shades by Sonja Katzin

By ASEA, Sonja Katzin

Located in Toronto, CA

Pair of mid-century brass table lamps by Swedish sculptor and designer Sonja Katzin (1919 – 2014

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A pair of Brass Asian Lamps With Redux Sham Beux Shades

$1,980 / set

A pair of Brass Asian Lamps With Redux Sham Beux Shades

By Frederick Cooper

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Brass Mid Century Asian Style Lamps A pair of Asian style mid century brass table lamps on

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Two beautiful rare Mid Century Modern brass table lamps

$907 / set

Two beautiful rare Mid Century Modern brass table lamps

Located in München, DE

Two beautiful, rare mid-century brass table lamps. A very beautiful 1950s design in good vintage

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Pair Swedish Brass Adjustable Arm Table Lamps with Pleated Shades, 1950s

$1,723Sale Price / set|46% Off

Pair Swedish Brass Adjustable Arm Table Lamps with Pleated Shades, 1950s

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A pair of lovely Mid-Century brass table lamps with adjustable lamp-arm, Sweden, 1950s. Swedish

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Red Austrian Midcentury Brass and Iron Table Lamp by J. T. Kalmar

$1,839

Red Austrian Midcentury Brass and Iron Table Lamp by J. T. Kalmar

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Vienna, AT

This rare and charming Austrian Midcentury brass table lamp, was manufactured by J. T. Kalmar

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of Norwegian Brass Table Lamps by G. Johansen, 1960s

$2,991Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Norwegian Brass Table Lamps by G. Johansen, 1960s

Located in Karis, Nyland

A sculptural and refined pair of mid-century brass table lamps designed by G. Johansen and produced

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Brass and Fabric Shade Table Lamp by Rupert Nikoll, 1960s

$1,815

Midcentury Brass and Fabric Shade Table Lamp by Rupert Nikoll, 1960s

By Rupert Nikoll

Located in Hagenbach, DE

This Midcentury brass table lamp by Rupert Nikoll, crafted in the 1960s, exemplifies the refined

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rembrandt Mid-Century Brass and Marble Table Lamp

$1,295

Rembrandt Mid-Century Brass and Marble Table Lamp

By Rembrandt Lamp Company

Located in Germantown, MD

Vintage French Porcelain and Brass Jar Floral Table Lamp in very good vintage condition. Measure 7

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Brass "Tulip" Table Lamp by Laurel Lamp Co.

$395

Vintage Mid Century Modern Brass "Tulip" Table Lamp by Laurel Lamp Co.

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Brass "Tulip" Table Lamp by Laurel Lamp Co. with White Glass Shade

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Laurel Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lucite & Brass Table Lamp

$450

Vintage Laurel Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lucite & Brass Table Lamp

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Laurel Lamp Co, Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lucite & Brass Table Lamp. Item features a

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid Century Walnut and Brass Table Lamps

$1,800 / set

Pair of Mid Century Walnut and Brass Table Lamps

By Laurel Lamp Company, Modeline Lamp Co.

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Simple pair of walnut and brass Mid Century table lamps. The lamps have beautifully grained

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Laurel Mid Century Brutalist Modernist Brass Sculptural Table Lamps - a Pair

$2,000 / set

Laurel Mid Century Brutalist Modernist Brass Sculptural Table Lamps - a Pair

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Brutalist Modernist Brass Sculptural Table Lamps by Laurel Lamp Co - a Pair

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Brass Lamp

$585

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Brass Lamp

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Brass Lamp by Laurel c.1950s Fantastic brass lamp by Laural Lamp

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Brass "Buddha" Table Lamp by Marbro Lamp Company

$1,250

Mid-Century Brass "Buddha" Table Lamp by Marbro Lamp Company

By The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible mid-century brass "Buddha" table lamp by Marbro Lamp Company, circa 1970s. This lamp is

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass Table Lamp by Rembrandt

$395

Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass Table Lamp by Rembrandt

By Rembrandt Lamp Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Brass, Original Shade Dimensions: 33.25”H x

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

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Mid Century Brass Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century brass table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mid century brass table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. There are 8757 variations of the antique or vintage mid century brass table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 298 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century brass table lamp — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century brass table lamp, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made mid century brass table lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Laurel Lamp Company, Gerald Thurston and Stiffel are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Brass Table Lamp?

A mid century brass table lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,963, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $67,553.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

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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