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Set of 2 Cocoon Table Lamps
By George Nelson, Goldkant Leuchten, Flos, Linus Bopp
Located in München, DE
Very nice pair of small Cocoon table lamps from the 1950s. The beautiful structure creates a warm
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Plastic

Set of 2 Cocoon Table Lamps
Set of 2 Cocoon Table Lamps
H 11.03 in Dm 7.88 in
Set of 2 Cocoon Table Lamps
By Flos, Linus Bopp, Kaare Klint, Goldkant Leuchten, George Nelson
Located in München, DE
Very nice Cocoon table lamps from the 1960s. The beautiful structure creates a warm and very cozy
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Set of 2 Cocoon Table Lamps
Set of 2 Cocoon Table Lamps
H 8.27 in Dm 7.88 in
Set of 2 Cocoon Table Lamps
By Linus Bopp, George Nelson, Goldkant Leuchten, Flos
Located in München, DE
Very nice pair of small Cocoon table lamps from the 1950s. The beautiful structure creates a warm
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Cocoon Table Lamps
Set of 2 Cocoon Table Lamps
H 7.49 in Dm 7.09 in
Cocoon Table Lamp by Goldkant, Germany, 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This Cocoon table lamp from the 1960s is a fine example of German craftsmanship by Goldkant
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Italian Cocoon Table Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Licht Studio
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Lucija, SI
Italian Cocoon Table Lamps Designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Licht Studio Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Rainbow Cocoon Table Lamp Attributed to Cazal Crèation, Italy 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s Italian rainbow cocoon table lamp attributed to Cazal Crèation. This playful lamp is
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Parchment Paper

Oblong Rainbow Cocoon Table Lamp by Cazal Crèation, Italy 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s Italian rainbow cocoon table lamp designed by Cazal Crèation. This playful lamp is composed
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Parchment Paper

Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Table Lamp by Linus Bopp Germany 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Linus Bopp
Located in Munich, DE
Rare & elegant Mid Century Modern cocoon table lamp. Designed and manufactured by Linus Bopp
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Tall Cocoon Table Lamp, Mila Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall cocoon table lamp Mila lacquer Hand repousse Limited edition Measures: Natural silk pongee
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2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Tall Cocoon Table Lamp, Red Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall cocoon table lamp Red lacquer Hand repousse Copper base Silk shade Limited edition Each piece
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2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Mid-Century Castiglioni Cocoon Table Lamp with Oak Wood Base, Italy 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century cocoon table lamp designed by Castiglioni and produced in Italy during the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Castiglioni Cocoon Table Lamps with Oak Base, Italy 1960s
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful pair of Mid-Century cocoon table lamps designed by Castiglioni and produced in Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Cocoon Table Lamps with Grey Metal Base by GOLDKANT, 1960s, Germany
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pair of Cocoon Table Lamps with Grey Metal Base by GOLDKANT, 1960s, Germany Cocoon shades & metal
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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Gatto Beige Cocoon Table Lamps by Castiglioni for Flos Italy 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of first edition Gatto cocoon table lamps designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel, Metal

Cocoon Table Lamp by Goldkant, Germany, 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This floor lamp, crafted from dark bamboo wood, features a design where the wood opens upward. At
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Cocoon Table Lamp Metal Brass Skin 1970 Italy
By Flos
Located in Milano, IT
Table Lamp.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Cascadence 'Table' by Ango, Handcrafted Silk Cocoon Table Lamp
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
voltage table light Lamp base type: G9 Lamp type: G9 LED Filament 3W Diffuser Material: Silk cocoon
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

French modernist wood turned mushroom cocoon table lamp, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Zaandam, NL
Lovely small French table lamp, 1950s with mushroom cocoon shade 1960s. This lamp has been rewired
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Wood

French modernist wood turned mushroom cocoon table lamp, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Zaandam, NL
Lovely small French table lamp, 1950s with mushroom cocoon shade 1960s. This lamp has been rewired
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Wood

Globette-EV by Ango, Handcrafted Silk Cocoon Table Lamp
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Globette-EV table lamp one of Ango earlier explorations in using the silk cocoon to form an
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Organic Material

My Chrysalis by Ango, Unique Handcrafted Silk Cocoon Table Lamp
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
voltage table light Material: Silk cocoon + Hand finished stainless steel Dimension: W 320 mm (12.5 in) x
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Organic Material, Silk

Holmegaard Cocoon Table Lamp by Peter Svarrer in White glass
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stylish hand-blown table lamp in white opaline glass. Designed by Peter Svarrer and manufactured by
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1990s Danish Modern Table Lamps

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Opaline Glass

rare large mid century modern cocoon TABLE LAMP cherrywood base 1970s
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Mannheim, DE
Exceptional large table lamp from the 1960s to 70s. No label, manufacturer most probably Goldkant
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Resin, Wood, Cherry

Large Gatto Cocoon Table Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A masterpiece of Italian mid-century design, the “Gatto” table lamp was created by the renowned
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Small Italian ‘Gatto’ Cocoon Table Lamp 02 by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Italian ‘Gatto’ table lamp designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. This
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

German Midcentury Pair of "Cocoon" Table Lamps by Friedel for Goldkant, 1970s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and unique German "Cocoon" Pair of Tripod Table Lamps. These fixtures were designed and
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Large ‘Gatto’ Cocoon Table Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Chicago, IL
A Mid Century Italian ‘Gatto’ table lamp designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Parchment Paper

Unit 'Table-C' by Ango, Hadncrafted Silk Cocoon Table Lamp with Copper Finish
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unit (table-C) table lamp with copper finish base, an atomised structure of silk cocoons is created
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Table Lamps

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Stainless Steel

Large ‘Gatto’ Cocoon Table Lamp with Green Felt Bottom by Achille & Pier Giacomo
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Italian ‘Gatto’ table lamp designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. This
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Cocoon Cream Base Table Lamp by Castiglioni, Italy 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful Mid-Century cocoon table lamp with a cream colored plastic base. This incredibly sylish
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Mid-Century Dutch Cocoon Minimalist Tripod Table Lamp from Artimeta, 1960s
By Artimeta
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century Cocoon table lamp from the Dutch manufacturer Artimeta with a characteristic shade
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Pair small cocoon Gatto Table Lamps Achille & Pier Castiglioni Flos Italy 1960
By Friedel Wauer, Flos, Goldkant Leuchten, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, George Nelson
Located in Vorst, BE
Pair of small cocoon Table Lamps, model Gatto Piccolo. Design by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Tulip Table Lamps from COCOON, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Tulip Table Lamps from Cocoon, 1950s Good condition, the cocoon
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Stainless Steel Table Lamp With Sculptural cocoon lampshade, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
This mid-century modern table lamp from the 1970s features a stainless steel base paired with a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Stainless Steel

Little Chrysalis Table - Small Table Lamp with Silk Cocoon Handcrafted Edition
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
with the Chrysalis Sky floor lamp, is formed of a random configuration of hand-selected silk cocoons
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Organic Material

Cocoon and Gold Metal Large Table Lamp, 1970s, Italy
By Flos
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon and gold metal large table lamp, 1970s, Italy Minimal and natural design with cocoon
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Spaceage midcentury cocoon table light.
By Tobia Scarpa, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in London, GB
Rare cocoon light. Italy c1960 Fiberglass and spun resin. In wonderful condition with no tears or
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

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Resin, Acrylic

XL Cocoon Shade Table Lamp with Brass Base, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
XL Cocoon Shade Table Lamp with Brass Base, 1960s, Italy Minimal and natural design Very high
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Awesome Ceramic Table Lamp with a Cocoon Lampshade, 1950s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Cocoon lampshade has a diameter of 51cm, the ceramic base has a diameter of 13cm. The lamp
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Cocoon and Bamboo Table Lamp by Linus Bopp Limbach , 1970s, Germany
By Linus Bopp
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon and Bamboo Table Lamp by Linus Bopp Limbach , 1970s, Germany Cocoon shades & bamboo body
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps

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Resin, Bamboo

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Tulip Table Lamps from Goldkant, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Tulip Table Lamps from Goldkant, 1950s Good condition, the
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Cocoon & White Metal Body Pair of Table Lamps by GOLDKANT, 1970s, Germany
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon & White Metal Body Pair of Table Lamps by GOLDKANT, 1970s, Germany Cocoon shades & metal
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Cocoon Plastic Paper and Green Metal Body Industrial Table Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Exclusive cocoon plastic paper and green metal body industrial table lamp, 1950s Germany Cocoon
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Pair small cocoon 'Gatto' Table Lamps Achille & Pier Castiglioni Flos Italy 1960
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in London, GB
A pair of piccolo 'Gatto' table lights by Castiglioni for Flos c1960. Lovely patina with no rips
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

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Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Marbled Cocoon Tulip Table Lamps from Goldkant, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Marbled Cocoon Tulip Table Lamps from Goldkant, 1950s Good condition
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Table lamp in brass and cocoon resin model 601 by Elektrometall Malmö, Sweden
Located in Hägersten, SE
Table lamp model 601 produced by Elektrometall Malmö. Made in Sweden during the 1950s. Polished
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Cocoon Table Lamp by Cocoon Crèations
Located in Torino, IT
Lampada da tavolo realizzata in cocoon di Cocoon Crèaation. Abat-Jour a sfera realizzata in cocoon
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

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Resin, Plastic

Castiglioni 'Cocoon' table light 'Gatto' large size. Italy c1960
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in London, GB
Large 'Gatto' table light by Castiglioni. Italy c1960 Lovely warm patina. In very good condition
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Cocoon Shade Metal Body Pair of Bedside Lamps by GOLDKANT, 1970s, Germany
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon Shade Metal Body Pair of Bedside Lamps by GOLDKANT, 1970s, Germany Cocoon shades & metal
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

Pair of cocoon bedside lamps, Eisenkeil, Licht Studio, 1960
By Licht Studio - Eisenkel
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Condizioni: Buone Materiali: Cocoon, Metallo verniciato Epoca: 1970
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Evolutionette by Ango, Silk Cocoon Hand-crafted Table Lamp
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
A small globe pendant light, Evolutionette has been developed from “Globette-EV” Ango table light
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Organic Material

"Cocoon" Table Lamp in Black Gres
By Giovanni Mengoni
Located in Perugia, IT
"Cocoon" is a table or floor lamp, made with black gres ceramic dough. It is cooked at a high
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

"Cocoon" Table Lamp in Black Gres
"Cocoon" Table Lamp in Black Gres
H 13.78 in Dm 10.24 in
Flos Lamp cocoon
Located in Palermo, Italia
Interesting Flos lamp 70 , cocoon in perfect condition, no break sign.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Flos Lamp cocoon
Flos Lamp cocoon
H 23.63 in Dm 15.75 in
Unusual Cocoon Opaline Glass Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
Table lamp consisting of two parts. Cocoon shaped opaline glass shade and triple ringed green base
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

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Brass

Cocoon Lamp by Castiglioni circa 1960
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Biarritz, FR
Important and rare cocoon lamp on a plastic foot Inside in steel frame with an injected polymer
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Cocoon Nightstand Lamps, Hungary, 1960s
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
Pair of nightstand or side tables lamps. Original condition.  
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Vintage 1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Cocoon Table, 3D Printed Sawdust Feature Light
Located in London, England
Cocoon is a 3D printed decorative lamp celebrating craft and pushing the boundaries of new and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Table Lamps

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Wood

Cocoon Pendant, 3D Printed Sawdust Feature Light
Located in London, England
Cocoon is a 3D printed decorative lamp celebrating craft and pushing the boundaries of new and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Table Lamps

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Wood

A Pair of Cocoon Table Lamps
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Pair of Cocoon Table Lamps featuring scalloped cocoon shades that emit a warm illumination, these
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Resin, Wood

Chrome and Cocoon Table Lamp, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A cocoon table lamp made in Germany in the 1960s. It has a chrome base and bar. The lamp shade is
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

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Cocoon Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the cocoon table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, organic material and plastic, every cocoon table lamp was constructed with great care. Find 19 options for an antique or vintage cocoon table lamp now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a cocoon table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A cocoon table lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos and Robert Kuo each produced at least one beautiful cocoon table lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Cocoon Table Lamp?

The average selling price for a cocoon table lamp at 1stDibs is $1,556, while they’re typically $496 on the low end and $8,500 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About Cocoon Table Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify a Bradley and Hubbard table lamp, examine the base, neck and shade. Many Bradley & Hubbard lamps feature a mark consisting of the brand name centered inside a triangle. For unmarked pieces, it's usually necessary to use the characteristics of the lamp to make an identification. Bradley & Hubbard is well known for its intricate glass shades and ornate brass and bronze bases. Looking at photographs of the maker's lamps published on trusted online resources can help you get familiar with its style. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you. Shop a diverse assortment of Bradley & Hubbard furniture on 1stDibs.

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