Chrome And Marble Desk Lamp
Vintage Space Age table lamp with marble base and revolving chromed metal shade
By Sirrah
Located in Milano, IT
Offered for sale is a vintage Space Age table lamp made in Italy around the mid 1960s. It is built
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Tall Pair Nessen Studios Chrome & Portoro Marble "Skyscraper" Table Lamps
By Nessen Studio
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Architectural pair of Nessen Studios Chrome and Marble "Pinnacle" Desk Table Lamps, 1950's. Small
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Vintage 1950s American International Style Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Chrome, Metal
French "Fare" Desk/Banker's Lamp Chrome Adjustable Art Deco from 1930s
By Art Decor
Located in Beirut, LB
Vintage from the 1930s.
Materials: chrome, marble base.
Classic vintage French "Fare" desk lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Chrome
H 23.63 in W 7.49 in D 7.29 in
Bola Disc Table Lamp in Carrara Marble and Chrome by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bola disc table’s iconic silhouette is defined by its elegant chromed stainless steel disc shade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
Neal Small for Koch & Lowy Marble Table Lamp with Swivel Chrome Shade
By Koch & Lowy, Neal Small
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Modern Neal Small attributed, Koch & Lowy carrara marble and chrome tilt shade table lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Chrome
Art Deco desk lamp with pen and letter holder
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Height: 23 cm.
Width: 29 cm.
Depth: 13 cm.
Dimensions marble plate: 2x13x28 cm.
The lamp is
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Steel, Chrome
21st Century Created by William Pianta Table Desk Lamp K&W Murano Glass Marble
Located in Collebeato Brescia, IT
, for a truly tailored service.
Desk lamp with Murano glass reflector and base in black marble
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in
Jaeger LeCoultre France 1928 Art Deco Luxhora Cylindrical Desk Clock and Lamp
By Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Miami, FL
Desk Lamp and Clock designed by Jacques-David LeCoultre.
An extremely rare and one of a kind
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Steel, Chrome
Articulating Desk Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
By Arteluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern desk lamp designed by Angelo Lelli with gooseneck arms and a counter-weight
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Chrome, Steel
Art Deco Large Desk Lamp, 1930's
Located in Devon, England
Original 1930's Art Deco large Angle poise table light in great period working condition in chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Bola Disc Table Lamp in Carrara Marble and Brass by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bola disc table’s iconic silhouette is defined by its elegant chromed stainless steel disc shade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
Bola Disc Table Lamp in Marquina Marble and Brass by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bola disc table’s iconic silhouette is defined by its elegant chromed stainless steel disc shade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
Black Midcentury Desk Lamp Boomerang 64 by Fase Madrid Spain
By Fase
Located in Vienna, AT
This adjustable black metal desk lamp from the Spanish lighting manufacturer Fase Madrid has been
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
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H 15.75 in W 12.21 in D 23.63 in
T-Bubble Table Lamp
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Milan, IT
functional desk light, perfect for bedrooms and private home offices. As suggested by its name, this lamp
Category
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage Table Lamp in Red Lacquered Aluminum by Oscar Torlasco 1950s Italy
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Table or desk lamp with basement in black lacquered metal, stem in chromed metal and black
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Blue and White Alabaster Marble Round Jewelry or Trinket Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful small Italian blue, white and black alabaster marble round jewelry or trinket box
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Alabaster, Marble, Metal
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1960’s Mid Century Vintage Italian Desk / Reading Lamp
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Flos, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep.
Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who applies his grandfathe...
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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Textile
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Wall Sconces, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock
Fume color and horizontal striation texture
Black opaline finials and brass accents
Art Deco inspired design.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Modern Armona Coffee Tables, Shadow Onyx, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armona Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Armona modern coffee tabl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Onyx, Granite, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
H 11.82 in W 59.06 in D 18.12 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Tulip 520 Pendant by Wende Reid - Organic, Minimal, Artisanal
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
Artisanal Tulip 520 Pendant is custom made to order Inspired by nature, this original sculptural, signature hand-stitched Italian linen pendant lamp is a refined example of 21st ce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Organic Modern Chandeliers and ...
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Copper, Brass
Contemporary Sconce / Wall Light 'Cirkus' by AGO 'Grey'
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, FR
Cirkus wall lamps by AGO Lighting
Coated ABS, aluminum
UL Listed
LED GU10 110-240V (not included)
Four colors available: Charcoal, grey, green, terracotta
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Sconce / Wall Light 'Cirkus' by AGO 'Green'
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, FR
Cirkus wall lamps by AGO Lighting
Coated ABS, aluminum
UL Listed
LED GU10 110-240V (not included)
Four colors available: Charcoal, grey, green, terracotta
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Pair George Kovacs Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Travertine Desk or Table Lamps
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful pair of minimalist styled desk or table lamps manufactured by George Kovacs. These lamps have a cantilevered chrome body with quarter-round travertine stone accents.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Chrome
H 16.5 in W 14.75 in D 5.5 in
Stone Rock Table/Floor Lamp "Dora" by Andre Cazenave for Atelier A, France 1970s
By Andre Cazenave
Located in München, BY
Iconic "Dora" rock lamp designed by Andre Cazenave (1928-2003) for Atelier A in France, in the 1970s. Marked on the base with the original paper sign.
Naturally shaped rock mood lam...
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Table Lamps
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Marble, Aluminum
H 5.91 in W 8.27 in D 7.88 in
A Pair Of Antique Art Deco Table Lamps In Bakelite
Located in Søborg, DK
An amazing pair of antique table lamps in Bakelite.
These truly beautiful lamps are in original condition with new double insulated black twisted cloth flex.
They maintain their or...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
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Bakelite
NEA Wall/Ceiling 50 Brushed Brass by Kaia
Located in Geneve, CH
NEA wall/ceiling 50 brushed brass by Kaia
Dimensions: 2.8 x 8 x 50 cm
Lamps 3 x linear opal LED S14d*, 3 x 7/4.5 W 2700K
Mains ( Phase) dimmable 3 x opal 450 lm
Materials: Brushe...
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2010s English Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Knoll Hannah Morrison Side Tables
By Memphis Group, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid Century Knoll Hannah & Morrison Side Tables
Andrew Morrison and Bruce Hannah defined their design philosophy as an attempt to "round all the corners in the world" and to "use a...
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Vintage 1970s American Side Tables
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Chrome
Organic Oak Coffee Table Set of 2 with Natural Wood and Stained Grey Color
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
Organic Oak Coffee Table Set of 2 with Natural Wood and Stained Grey Color.
Beautifully organic and flowy, our SHADOWS coffee table set is inspired by the varying colors and shapes ...
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2010s Egyptian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Oak
H 15.75 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in
Contemporary Track Lights 'Cirkus' by AGO' Rail + 3 Spotlights
By AGO Lighting
Located in Paris, FR
Cirkus track lights by AGO Lighting
Coated ABS, aluminum
LED GU10 110-240V (not included)
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Tegola Desk Lamp by Bruno Gecchelin for Skipper/Pollux circa 1970, Marble Base
By Skipper and Pollux, Bruno Gecchelin
Located in Rome, IT
until 1979. It features a black marble base, chromed stem and black lacquered metal shade, which reminds
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Chrome, Metal
H 24.81 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in
Vintage Space Age table lamp with marble base and revolving chromed metal shade
By Sirrah
Located in Milan, IT
Offered for sale is a vintage Space Age table lamp made in Italy around the mid 1960s. It is built
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Marble, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Art Deco Danish Fog and Mørup Desk Lamp with Opaline Shade, 1920s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish Fog and Mørup Art Deco desk lamp with chromed base and neck. Layer by layer paline glass
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Modern Chrome and Marble Desk Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Trenton, NJ
This unique midcentury desk lamp features space age chrome style shade with heavy marble base. The
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Chrome
French 20th Century Marble and Chrome Desk Lamp
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An adjustable chrome and marble desk lamp from 1940s France. The stylish light fixture features a
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Sonneman Marble & Chrome Desk Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Marble and chrome tube desk lamp signed, Robert Sonneman 1987
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Marble, Chrome
Robert Sonneman Marble and Chrome Desk Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and crafted modern lamps by Robert Sonneman. This streamlined, highly
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Vintage 1980s American Table Lamps
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Marble, Chrome
Minimalist Chrome & Marble Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist chrome desk lamp with adjustable shade and square marble base. USA, circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Single Chrome Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s Italian chrome desk lamp with marble base.
Measurements:
6.5" diameter of light
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Marble and Chrome Table Lamps, 1970 Koch & Lowy
By Koch & Lowy, Cedric Hartman
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of marble and chrome desk or table lamps with Cedric Hartman style articulating shades. Made
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Chrome
Chrome Visor Floor Lamp with Marble Base
By E. R. Nele
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
floor lamp only the desk version. You can adjust the visor in numerous ways. It may be one of the most
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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Marble, Chrome
Pair of Modernist Chrome Desk Lamps with Marble Bases Designed by Koch and Lowy
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Mid Century Modern desk lamps in chrome with polished Carrera marble cubed bases. Designed
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20th Century American Table Lamps
H 16 in W 5.75 in D 15 in
Travertine Marble and Chrome Table Lamp By Harvey Guzzini
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Here is a wonderfully minimal Italian travertine marble and chrome table lamp with a Spherical
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps
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Travertine, Metal
1970 Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Marble and chrome desk lamp. Can swivel 180, and has some ability to angle to the 90 degrees or
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Italian Table or Desk Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian table lamp or desk lamp with lacquered black metal shade on swiveling chrome arm posing on
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Chrome
1950s Italian Reflector Desk Lamp Sarfatti Stilnovo Style on a Marble Base
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in London, GB
a circular marble base. The desk lamp is in the style of Stilnovo or Gino Sarfatti. The small beige
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
Robert Sonneman Desk Lamp, circa 1960
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Decorative, mid-century modern desk or table lamp by Robert Sonneman, circa 1960. Polished marble
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Italian Table Lamp in Chromed Metal and Marble Base by F.A.P.E Milano, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Table lamp in chromed metal and carrara marble base by F.A.P.E Milano, 1970s
Table lamp with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 23.23 in W 16.54 in D 7.88 in
Bola Disc Table Lamp in Marquina Marble and Gunmetal by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bola disc table’s iconic silhouette is defined by its elegant chromed stainless steel disc shade
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps
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Marble, Metal
Modernist Art Deco French Pair of Table Desk Bed lamp
Located in Oakland, CA
with black Belgian marble base, sitting on chrome balls, centered by double glass bulbs and a elegant
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
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Marble, Metal
Modernist Table Lamp by Brevetatto, Italy, 1970s
By Brevettato
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare table lamp by Brevetatto, Italy, 1970s. This Modernist desk lamp is made out of chromed metal
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Marble, Aluminum, Steel
Arc Lamp from Guzzini, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
A 1970s arched floor lamp, consisting of a marble base, an extendable chrome metal shaft, and a
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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Glass
Postmodern Marble and Chrome Table or Desk Lamp, France, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Modernist marble and chrome table or desk lamp with white acrylic dome shade, France, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Chrome
1970s Mod Chrome Adjustable Desk Lamp from Italy DMI-Italian Carrara Marble
By Robert Sonneman, Neal Small
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Small table or desk lamp with adjustable aluminum shade and chrome plated hardware.
Stamped
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Chrome
Robert Sonneman Articulating Adjustable Mable and Chrome Table Desk Task Lamp
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Miami, FL
Minimalist articulating table desk or task lamp rendered in white Carrara marble from Italy with a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Carrara Marble, Steel, Chrome
H 19 in W 6.5 in D 3 in
Dupre Lafon Style 1940s French Art Deco Marble Travertine and Chrome Table Lamp
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Atlanta, GA
table lamp features large Portor marble base plinth with travertine and chromed bronze body. Versatile
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps
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Travertine, Marble, Bronze, Chrome
H 22.05 in W 5.52 in D 9.45 in
Petite desk lamp in the style of Alain Richard - France 1960's - Ipso Facto
By Alain Richard
Located in New York, NY
Square marble base
adjustable heigth
European socket and wiring (easy to convert to US socket
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Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Chrome, Steel
H 16 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Oscar Torlasco Brass Table Lamp
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Paris, FR
A Mid-Century Modern vintage table lamp or desk lamp by Italian designer Oscar Torlasco for the
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Brass, Steel
Chrome and Carrara Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Elegant reading lamp by Koch & Lowey, chromed steel stem with adjustable chrome spheroid fixture
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Steel, Chrome
Atomic Chrome and Marble Table Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Cool and funky desk lamp in crisp chrome with atomic-style swiveling shade. Single socket accepts
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20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Bruno Gecchelin Table Lamp "Tegola" Black Marble for Skipper
By Skipper, Bruno Gecchelin
Located in Basel, CH
. Beautiful marble base, elegant lampshade very practical to work on the desk. Original Made in Italy sticker.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Chrome, Metal
Mid Century Italian Arco Floor Lamp
Located in Northbrook, IL
Swivel/Tilt Chrome Shade on Solid Carerra Marble Base. Dramatic lighting over a Seating Area, Desk or
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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Carrara Marble, Chrome
Alain Richard, Desk Light, Circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
white marble base, chromed metal stem, reflector and lampshade.
The Complete Designers’ Light
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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Marble & Chrome Desk Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Manhattan, NY
A beautiful desk lamp design by Robert Sonneman.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Drexel Lacquered Desk with Carrara Marble Top
By Drexel
Located in Raleigh, NC
chrome ring pull.
See listing for similar desk by Kimball if desire a pair.
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Vintage 1980s American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
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Carrara Marble
Mid Century Italian Desk or Table Lamp in Gray Glass & Marble 1950's
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce, Stilnovo, Vistosi
Located in Framingham, MA
round thick marble base which curves right up to the chrome base. The grey glass draped shade is made of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Carrara Marble, Chrome
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Chrome And Marble Desk Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the chrome and marble desk lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of chrome, metal and marble, every chrome and marble desk lamp was constructed with great care. Find 14 options for an antique or vintage chrome and marble desk lamp now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a chrome and marble desk lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each chrome and marble desk lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made chrome and marble desk lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Robert Sonneman, Angelo Lelii and Arteluce are consistently popular.
How Much is a Chrome And Marble Desk Lamp?
The average selling price for a chrome and marble desk lamp at 1stDibs is $1,423, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $6,400 for the highest priced.
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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.
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