Pair of Mid Century Chrome Ball Table Lamps by Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid Century Chrome Ball Table Lamps by Robert Sonneman.
Pair of Mid Century Chrome Ball Table Lamps by Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid Century Chrome Ball Table Lamps by Robert Sonneman.
Mid-Century Modern George Kovacs Stacked Chrome Ball Table Lamp, 1970s
By George Kovacs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fabulous, stacked chrome ball table lamp by George Kovacs, circa 1970s
Chrome
Sold|$1,800
Pair of Chrome Ball Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Sold|$695 / set
Pair of Vintage Chrome Ball Table Lamps by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a pair of chrome slender neck ball lamps by Laurel lamps.
Chrome
Exciting 1960s Space Age Articulated Chrome Ball Table Lamps
By Verner Panton
Located in Miami, FL
Rising on curling tubular chrome stands, this pair of chrome ball lights are very Panton inspired
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Ball Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid-century modern table lamp by Robert Sonneman
A Mid Century Pair of Glass and Chrome Ball Table Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage pair of glass and chrome stacked four ball table lamps. The balls are in ascending order
Chrome
Pair of Chrome Ball Laurel Lamps ca. 1960s
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Peabody, MA
Excellent pair of space age chrome ball table lamps by Laurel, ca. 1960s.
Chrome, Steel
Pair of Stacked Chrome Sphere Table Lamps by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of large diameter stacked chrome ball table lamps by Laurel.
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Pair of Chrome Ball Laurel Lamps with Original Shades, ca. 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of space age chrome ball table lamps by Laurel, with origihal lacquered shades, ca. 1960s.
Chrome
Midcentury "Ball" Table Lamp in Chrome Documented by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern chrome "Ball" table lamp was realized by the illustrious American
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century George Kovacs "Caterpillar" Lamp Tables
By George Kovacs
Located in Wilton, CT
A fine pair of the classic 1960s chrome ball table lamps designed and manufactured by George Kovacs
Chrome
Sold|$1,800 / set
Laurel Chrome Ball Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A pair of chrome lamps by Laurel with a repeating ball pattern on a black base. The pair is
1975 Post-Modern Chrome Bubble Ball Robot Lamp by Torino Lamps
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The 1970s chrome ball joint robot lamp by Torino Lamps is a striking, retro piece of functional art
Steel, Chrome
Sold|$750
Chrome and Brass Ball Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chrome and brass table lamp, nice scale and size! Glass frosted shade sits securely on the metal
Brass, Chrome
Sold|$1,800
Chrome ball lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Stacked chrome ball lamps by Laurel.
Sold|$3,465
1940s French Chrome Ball Lamp
Located in London, GB
Stylish 1940s French chrome ball lamp attributed to Perzel. Tiered base supports four chrome balls
Chrome
Sold|$1,400
Pair Chrome 4 Ball Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair Chrome 4 Ball Lamps, polished and newly rewired
Chrome, Steel
Sold|$1,200
1970s Chrome and Glass Ball Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A chrome metal table lamp with a fixed clear and chrome ball to the top surrounded by a chrome
Black Glass and Chrome triple ball table lamp
Located in St. Louis, MO
Sleek modern table lamp in black glass stacked balls with chrome fittings
Chrome
Sold|$1,200 / set
Pair of Chrome Ball Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 1970s polished chrome ball lamps. Newly rewired. Each lamp takes one standard bulb
Chrome
Sold|$1,600
Pair Stacked Chrome Ball Lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
A great pair of modernist stacked ball lamps. A clean parzinger style look. Original California
Chrome
Sold|$1,500
Pair of Chrome Ball Lamps
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
once, on each lamp. Bright chrome finish, impressive statement especially as a pair.
Chrome
Pair Black Bakelite & Chrome 4 Ball Table Lamps, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary pair of black bakelite and chrome 4 ball lamps. The black fine linen custom shade is
Chrome
Art Deco Machine Age Glass Ball & Chrome Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco Machine Age glass ball & chrome table lamp. A cylindrical stepped chrome base supports
Chrome
Sold|$3,500
Spherical Marble Lamp with Chrome Ball
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in New York, NY
Spherical marble table lamp with chrome ball detail attributed to Angelo Mangiarotti.
Marble, Chrome
Pair of spherical wood tables lamps with chrome ball lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair of spherical wood tables lamps with chrome ball lights. Designed by Angelo Brotto for Esperia
Chrome
Sold|$2,200
Pair of Vintage Smoky Chrome Ball Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pair of smoky chrome table lamps with graduated balls accented with round disks. Height
Chrome
Lucite Chrome Ball Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chrome eyeball shaded table lamp on thick curved Lucite a Plexiglas base. Chrome shade can be
Chrome
1970s Large Kovacs Chrome Stacked Ball Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large table lamp made of 4 stacked balls in chrome finish from the 1970s, by George Kovacs. Newly
Metal, Chrome
George Kovacs WStyle Chrome Stacked Ball Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Naples, IT
This lamp attracts attention with its polished chrome base and complementary lampshade design. The
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Chrome Ball Cluster Atomic Table Lamp Kovacs Style
By George Kovacs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
hollywood regency geometrically SS helix form table lamps. In very good vintage condition. No dents
Chrome
Pair of Space Age Ceramic Ball & Chrome Lamps
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of space age ball table lamps in high gloss black ceramic with chrome additions, ca. 1960s
Chrome
Sold|$1,200 / set
Black Chrome Ball Lamps by Kovacs, a Pair
By Kovacs
Located in Esperance, NY
Pair of black chrome ball lamps by Kovacs.
Chrome
Sold|$795
Smoked Glass Ball Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Smoked Glass Ball Table Lamp with Chrome accents. Takes 3 bulbs, could be by Kovacs or Koch and
Chrome
Original 1930s French Art Deco Opaline Glass & Chrome Ball Globe Table Lamp
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
glass ball, which has a milky white opaque finish, sat upon a new lamp gallery and period chromed base
Chrome
Classic Sonneman Chrome Ball Adjustable Orb Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Articulated adjustable arm and ball shade, desk, work, reading lamp. Classic black and chrome motif
Metal
Pair of Modern Chrome Lime Green Stacked Ball Table Lamps USA, circa 1970
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A pair of modern chrome lime green stacked ball table lamps, USA, circa 1970 Lime green ceramic
Chrome
Pair of Sphere Space Age Ball Table Lamps, Plexiglass and Chrome, 1960-70s
By Harvey Guzzini, Arteluce, Flos, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Pair of Mid-Century table lamps designed in the style of Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce. Produced in
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Glass Ball and Chrome Table Lamps by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid 20th century glass and chrome lamps by Adnet with new silk shades and re wired
Glass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Chrome Ball Column Space Age Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Chrome Half Ball Column Space Age Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th
Chrome
Sold|$1,200 / set
Pair of Black Chrome Ball Lamps by Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful graphic stacked ball lamps by George Kovacs. Each lamp has three black ceramic balls (6
Sold|$1,850
Pair of Chrome Ball Lamps by George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of chrome ball lamps by George Kovacs. Has original wiring, circa 1970s. Dimensions: 31
Pair of Mid Century Stacked Chrome Ball Lamps by Kovacs
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of vintage George Kovacs table lamps. The body of each is in the form of four stacked chrome
Chrome
Machine Age Chrome Lamp with Blue Glass Ball Details
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco chrome lamp with pale blue glass ball detail. Shown with drum shade in silk.
Sold|$1,200 / set
Pair of 1970's Chrome Ball Lamps Attributed To George Kovacs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of 1970's Chrome Ball Lamps that are attributed to George Kovacs. There is no label hence
Chrome
Pair of 1930's Chrome and Glass Ball Art Deco Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
This pair of 1930's lamps are in wonderful condition for their age. They are made from glass and
Chrome
Milky Glass Ball & Chrome Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
milky glass ball floor lamp w/chrome supports & round base
Chrome
Pair of Machine Age Chrome Lamp with Glass Ball Details
Located in New York, NY
Pair of chrome Art Deco lamps with stylized bases. Lamps have chromed ball feet and a
Sold|$5,500 / set
Pair of Chic Glass Ball Table Lamps, 1940s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of elegant table lamps in chrome with glass balls and Lucite base, American 1940s. These have
Chrome
Sold|$1,200
Machine Age Art Deco Table Lamp with Glass Ball, Maple Base and a Chrome Bell Shape Shade
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Machine Age Art Deco Table Lamp with Glass Ball, Maple Base and a Chrome Bell Shape Shade.
Chrome
Machine Age Art Deco Chrome Lamp with Blue Glass Ball Details
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Machine Age Art Deco table lamp with pale blue glass ball detail and chrome fittings
Sold|$2,910
Planatary Ball Table Light
Located in London, GB
French Table Lamp, in the form of a planetary ball table lamp spliced by a glass disc
Chrome
Pair of space age "Eye Ball" bedside lamps in glass and chrome, 1970 Italy
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
This rare pair of Space Age "Eye Ball" bedside lamps from 1970 Italy embodies the futuristic design
Chrome
Sold|$375
Ball Top Lamp by Leucos
By Leucos Design Lab
Located in New York, NY
Bright chrome teardrop base supports large frosted glass ball top. Original, clean, working
Chrome
Sold|$750
George Kovacs Stacked Ball Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice George Kovacs designed lamp with a black shade.
Chrome
Arredoluce Eye Ball Table Lamp by Angelo Lelii Circa 1963
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Oakland, CA
Arredoluce table lamp by Angelo Lelii circa 1963 sometimes referred to as the eye ball lamp. The
Chrome
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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