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1950s Cream Color Enamelled Stilnovo Design Desk Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Rare midcentury Italian downlight desk lamp by Stilnovo with original metal signature on the base
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Cute Adjustable Desk Lamp Brass Eggshell Color, Italy Midcentury
By Arteluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Cute fully 360 degree adjustable pivoting table light, Italy, circa 1955 Very beautiful and fully functional small Italian table light from eggshell colored lacquered sheet metal ...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Desk Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Desk lamp Panna Cotta white color flexible chrome neck.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Desk Lamp
Vintage Desk Lamp
H 19 in W 11 in D 19 in
Megrez Desk Lamp
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite desk lamp is made entirely in metal and features a two-color combination that gives
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Megrez Desk Lamp
Megrez Desk Lamp
H 20.87 in W 3.94 in D 7.09 in
Zaniath Desk Lamp
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
This striking desk lamp is entirely made in metal with a nickel finish and paired with a metal
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Zaniath Desk Lamp
Zaniath Desk Lamp
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 14.97 in
Desk Lamp/Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Desk Lamp/Table Lamp, 1970s Period: 1970s Style: midcentury modern design Colour: white, black
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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Desk Lamp/Table Lamp, 1970s
Desk Lamp/Table Lamp, 1970s
H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Desk Lamp/Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Desk lamp/table lamp, 1970s Period: 1970s Style: midcentury modern design Colour: beige
Category

Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Desk Lamp/Table Lamp, 1970s
Desk Lamp/Table Lamp, 1970s
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H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
Grafite Desk Lamp
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
perfectly complements the warm color of the body. Sinuous shapes and traditional materials make this lamp
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Grafite Desk Lamp
Grafite Desk Lamp
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Saturno Desk Lamp
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
This striking lamp is characterized by a brass shaft resting on a brass base with a glossy nickel
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2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Saturno Desk Lamp
Saturno Desk Lamp
H 33.08 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Copper and Brass Table/Desk Lamp with Color Glass Inserts
Located in Lisse, NL
stylish desk or table lamp could very well be the perfect addition to your Arts & Crafts interior. Apart
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Copper, Brass

Desk Lamp/Table Lamp, 1970s Pair
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Desk Lamp/Table Lamp, 1970s pair Period: 1970s Style: midcentury Colour: Dark Red
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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Iron

Desk Lamp/Table Lamp, 1970s Pair
Desk Lamp/Table Lamp, 1970s Pair
H 15.16 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
1970s Metal Desk Lamp
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1970. We offer this desk lamp made in Mexico in metal and orange color.
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Vintage 1970s North American Other Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s Metal Desk Lamp
1970s Metal Desk Lamp
H 18.51 in W 12.21 in D 7.09 in
Table / Desk Lamp, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Vintage table lamp Colour: Red Material: Metal Period: 1980s Style: Midcentury.
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Table / Desk Lamp, 1970s
Table / Desk Lamp, 1970s
H 12.6 in W 13.39 in D 9.06 in
Italian Desk Lamp 1970S
Located in Lasne, BE
Metal and plastic lamp in white color. Wear due to time and age of the lamp. A small stain inside
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Desk Lamp 1970S
Italian Desk Lamp 1970S
H 29.53 in W 15.75 in D 10.63 in
Hala Zeist desk lamp, 1970s
By Hala Zeist
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Dutch Design Hala Zeist Holland 1970s gooseneck desk lamp, called pan lamp. Flexible arm, taupe
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Hala Zeist desk lamp, 1970s
Hala Zeist desk lamp, 1970s
H 31.5 in W 27.17 in D 7.88 in
Serge Mouille - Tripod Desk Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
DESCRIPTION: This desk lamp is a certified re-edition, produced by the family of Serge Mouille on
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Serge Mouille - Tripod Desk Lamp
Serge Mouille - Tripod Desk Lamp
H 14 in W 12 in D 14 in
German Bur Bauhaus Desk Lamp
By Bur Leuchten
Located in Delft, NL
A German Bur Bauhaus desk lamp In the Bauhaus style ca. 1920 a German BuR desk lamp with an
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Early 20th Century German Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Iron

German Bur Bauhaus Desk Lamp
German Bur Bauhaus Desk Lamp
H 16.54 in W 11.42 in D 8.27 in
Serge Mouille - Saturn Desk Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Taking the planet as inspiration, this desk lamp is a unique source of light, comparable to an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Steel

Serge Mouille - Saturn Desk Lamp
Serge Mouille - Saturn Desk Lamp
H 16 in W 16 in D 15 in
Vintage Hala Zeist desk lamp
By Hala Zeist
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this vintage lamp from the Dutch company Hala Zeist from the 1960s. This vintage
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Hala Zeist desk lamp
Vintage Hala Zeist desk lamp
H 16.54 in W 15.75 in D 12.21 in
Fossil oak table lamp Black color
Located in Pavia Di Udine, IT
Small masterpiece of wood engineering, this lamp with sober and essential lines gives bright
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2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Oak

Fossil oak table lamp Black color
Fossil oak table lamp Black color
H 11.82 in W 17.33 in D 3.94 in
Fossil oak table lamp Brown color
Located in Pavia Di Udine, IT
Small masterpiece of wood engineering, this lamp with sober and essential lines gives bright
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2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Oak

Fossil oak table lamp Brown color
Fossil oak table lamp Brown color
H 11.82 in W 17.33 in D 3.94 in
Ambient Desk Lamp in Onyx
Located in Stratford, CT
fascinating. A Word About the Onyx Lamps An onyx lamp is intrinsically beautiful. But when the light comes
Category

Antique 19th Century Mexican Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx

Mid Century Brass Desk Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century nicely shaped desk lamp in brass colour. The lamp has a thick lacquer and has a black
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Christian Dell desk lamp model 6561
By Christian Dell
Located in Braga, Braga
Christian Dell desk lamp model 6561 Designer: Christian Dell Production: Kaiser Idell Origin
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Vintage 1930s German Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Christian Dell ”President” Bordeaux Desk Lamp
By Christian Dell
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Wonderful desk lamp designed by Christian Dell in an elegant and exclusive burgundy and chrome
Category

Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Swedish Modern Desk Lamp by ASEA
By ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare desk lamp by ASEA, Sweden, model E-1267. The base and shade have a beautiful original cream
Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Modern Desk Lamp by ASEA
Swedish Modern Desk Lamp by ASEA
H 16.15 in W 5.12 in D 10.24 in
1970's Desk Lamp by Lidokov
By Lidokov
Located in Brno, CZ
This desk lamp was designed in the late 1970's, and was produced by Lidokov in former
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel, Aluminum

1970's Desk Lamp by Lidokov
1970's Desk Lamp by Lidokov
H 48 in W 24 in D 13 in
Pulsar Desk Lamp with Black Marble
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
This sophisticated desk lamp features a rectangular shaft in black marble adorned at top and bottom
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Nickel

Pulsar Desk Lamp with Black Marble
Pulsar Desk Lamp with Black Marble
H 27.56 in W 17.72 in D 9.85 in
Vintage 1970’s Articulated Desk Lamp
Located in Beirut, LB
Desk lamp with adjustable height and all directions ( 360 degrees) tilt-able lampshade. Material is
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Vintage 1970’s Articulated Desk Lamp
Vintage 1970’s Articulated Desk Lamp
H 22.05 in W 11.82 in D 5.52 in
Antique Brass Goose Neck Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
A charming antique desk lamp in solid brass, this was made in England and dates from the 1900-1920
Category

Vintage 1910s British Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Goose Neck Desk Lamp
Antique Brass Goose Neck Desk Lamp
H 14.18 in W 16.15 in D 5.91 in
Antony Desk Lamp by Serge Mouille
Located in Geneve, CH
Antony desk lamp by Serge Mouille Dimensions: D24.5 x W30 x H37 cm Materials: Brass, Steel
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2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Aluminum, Brass

Antony Desk Lamp by Serge Mouille
Antony Desk Lamp by Serge Mouille
H 14.57 in W 11.82 in D 9.65 in
Mid Century Brass Office Desk Lamp - Bauhaus Style Table Lamp - Golden Lamp
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Vintage brass desk lamp with adjustable shade. The shade can easily turned in different directions
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20th Century Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Heathfield & Co. Torun Antique Brass Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
This brass desk lamp by Heathfield & Co has an impressive design that would elevate any living
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Heathfield & Co. Torun Antique Brass Desk Lamp
Heathfield & Co. Torun Antique Brass Desk Lamp
H 38.39 in W 10.04 in D 25.6 in
1950's Italian Articulating Desk Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful Italian Mid-Century Modern vintage desk lamp with cone shade and double articulating
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Christian Dell desk lamp model 6556 T
By Christian Dell
Located in Braga, Braga
Christian Dell desk lamp model 6556 T Designer: Christian Dell Production: Kaiser Idell Origin
Category

Vintage 1930s German Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Adjustable White Mid Century Desk Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very flexible mid century desk lamp in white colour. The lamp can be adjusted at the base as well
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mod Space Age Flex Arm Desk Lamp
By Lightolier, Fagerhult
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Post Modern, Space Age flex arm desk lamp with orb form hood shade. The lamp is in a tan
Category

Late 20th Century American Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mod Space Age  Flex Arm Desk Lamp
Mod Space Age  Flex Arm Desk Lamp
H 23 in W 15 in D 6 in
Showy Nickel and Jeweled Student Desk Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of the more ornate student desk lamps we have offered. It highly ornate with decorative
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Tiffany Style Leaded Glass Bankers Desk Lamp Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
" / 70 cm Diameter 17" / 43 cm Tall Banker’s desk lamp, dark brown metal, with a multi-colour glass
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Italian Desk Lamp in Bronze and Silver
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A stunning Italian mid-century desk lamp. The lamps manufacturer is unknown but labelled
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Desk Lamp in Bronze and Silver
Italian Desk Lamp in Bronze and Silver
H 14.97 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Mid-Century Fase 530 Rifle Desk Lamp
By Fase
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
Elegant Fase 530 Rifle desk lamp in the color beige. The base and shade are made from metal and can
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Fase 530 Rifle Desk Lamp
Mid-Century Fase 530 Rifle Desk Lamp
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
Small Hala Zeist Desk Lamp Holland, 1950s
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist
Located in Den Haag, NL
Lovely sweet little desk lamp by Hala Zeist. Black color. Switch on the base. 1950s good working
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Eclipse Verdigris Desk Lamp by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Eclipse Verdigris Desk Lamp by Carla Baz Dimensions: D 15 x W 15 x D 11 cm. Materials: Verdigris
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2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Eclipse Verdigris Desk Lamp by Carla Baz
Eclipse Verdigris Desk Lamp by Carla Baz
H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Eclipse Copper Desk Lamp by Carla Baz
By Carla Baz
Located in Geneve, CH
Eclipse Copper Desk Lamp by Carla Baz Dimensions: D 15 x W 15 x D 11 cm. Materials: Copper. Weight
Category

2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Eclipse Copper Desk Lamp by Carla Baz
Eclipse Copper Desk Lamp by Carla Baz
H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Twin Cone Desk Lamp by Kurt Versen
By Kurt Versen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A steel desk lamp with two (2) articulating steel gooseneck arms in the original salmon color.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Double Desk Lamp
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic, Mid-Century Modern, double-headed desk lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier features
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Serge Mouille - Agrafee Desk Lamp in Black
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Clamp desk lamp. At 26 inches at its highest, this lamp may affix to many surfaces providing direct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Steel

Serge Mouille - Agrafee Desk Lamp in White
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Clamp desk lamp. At 26 inches at its highest, this lamp may affix to many surfaces providing direct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Antony Desk Lamp in Black
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Unique for the Antony Desk lamp, Serge Mouille designed a sloping arm with an angled top attaching
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Serge Mouille - Antony Desk Lamp in White
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Unique for the Antony Desk lamp, Serge Mouille designed a sloping arm with an angled top attaching
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Cocotte Desk Lamp in Black
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
DESCRIPTION: This desk lamp is a certified re-edition, produced by the family of Serge Mouille on
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Stand/Sit Desk or Worktable
Located in VUGHT, NL
lighting all around. Additional color LED lamp, which can be operated separately, centrally in the top as
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Stand/Sit Desk or Worktable
Stand/Sit Desk or Worktable
H 86.62 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Vintage Art Deco Bedside Table/ Desk Lamp
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Art deco bedside table lamp with glass shade. The lamp has a bronze-coloured base and a glass shade
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Art Deco Bedside Table/ Desk Lamp
Vintage Art Deco Bedside Table/ Desk Lamp
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H 9.45 in Dm 5.12 in
Ambient Desk or Ceiling Lamp in Onyx
Located in Stratford, CT
fascinating. A Word About the Onyx Lamps An onyx lamp is intrinsically beautiful. But when the light comes
Category

20th Century Mexican Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx

1970's Italian Desk Lamp by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Paris, FR
A 1960s-1970's desk lamp by the iconic collectible Italian manufacturer Stilnovo. This mid-century
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

1970's Italian Desk Lamp by Stilnovo
1970's Italian Desk Lamp by Stilnovo
H 14.97 in W 10.63 in D 4.34 in
Art Deco Vintage Red Bakelite Desk Lamp Table Lamp 1920s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage table lamp or desk lamp from bakelite in red color 1920s Germany. Wonderful dark
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bakelite

Tokio Desk Lamp in White by Shigeaki Asahara
By Please Wait to be Seated, Shigeaki Asahara
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tokio desk lamp in white by Shigeaki Asahara The Tokio desk lamp was introduced back in 1980 by
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Tokio Desk Lamp in White by Shigeaki Asahara
Tokio Desk Lamp in White by Shigeaki Asahara
H 22.05 in W 4.73 in D 3.35 in
Tiffany Studios New York "Damascene Lighthouse" Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany Studios New York "Lighthouse" desk lamp features a bell-shaped iridescent green
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Architect Adjustable Green Swing-Arm Desk Lamp, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Architect Adjustable Green Swing-Arm Desk Lamp with Metal Shade Period: 1970s Country of
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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Iron

Vintage Desk Lamp attributed Koch & Lowy 1970s USA
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Desk lamp .Chrome on steel base and upright .Comes with a Mocha Brown color shade
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Desk Lamp attributed Koch & Lowy 1970s USA
Vintage Desk Lamp attributed Koch & Lowy 1970s USA
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H 23.23 in W 13 in D 9.06 in
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Color Desk Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic color desk lamp available at 1stDibs. A color desk lamp — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a color desk lamp, we have 9 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the color desk lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A color desk lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one color desk lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gerald Thurston, Lightolier and Robert Sonneman produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Color Desk Lamp?

A color desk lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,450, while the lowest priced sells for $500 and the highest can go for as much as $3,430.
Questions About Color Desk Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The color of your lampshade is totally up to you. The more sheer the lampshade, the brighter the light will be.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    What colored glass lamps are called depends on their design. People usually refer to lamps with stained glass shades as Tiffany lamps or Tiffany-style lamps, after Louis Comfort Tiffany, the best known designer of this style of lamp (even if the fixture is not a product of the iconic Tiffany Studios). Colored glass lamps made by artisans on Murano in Venice are commonly referred to as Murano lamps. Shop a collection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The best desk lamp is a matter of preference — the right fixture can help you work more efficiently while also reducing eye strain. LED desk lamps in the 2700K to 4500K color temperature range often provide a warm and pleasing light under which to work. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and modern desk lamps from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024

    No one knows for sure who invented the desk lamp, as many engineers worked on designs for lamps during the 1920s. Many experts cite the Anglepoise lamp, however, as the earliest iteration of the modern desk lamp. Since its 1934 debut, this ingenious task light has become one of the most celebrated examples of industrial design. 

    How the Anglepoise came to be is the stuff of design legend: In 1932, a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine joined forces with a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons, to create a mechanism by which opposed springs would, as Carwardine explained, exert a “unidirectional constant force” on a pivoted lever that could counteract the force of gravity.

    This invention was not destined for an auto but for a lamp Carwardine was developing. The innovation would allow the piece’s articulated arm to be moved with ease to almost any position and remain there. As the product of engineering acumen rather than fashion, the Anglepoise soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted it as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.”

    The Angelpoise's rivals include the 1930 Bestlite, which was one of the earliest Bauhaus-influenced designs, created by Robert Dudley Best, who had studied under Walter Gropius at the Bauhaus in Dessau. German modernist Karl Trabert’s 1930s desk lamp for Schanzenbach & Co. was notable for its domed shade above a hinged arm.

    Find vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A good desk lamp is going to make a substantial difference in any home, office or studio. The ideal desk lamp should provide apt task lighting, be easy to use, and also be aesthetically pleasing. Find a wide range of unique and elegant desk lamps on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    White color lamp shades go well with polished brass, whereas off-white or cream-colored lamp shades look better with antique brass. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage and antique lampshades to meet any style or décor scheme.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    There are many types of best LED desk lamps for your home — it's really a matter of preference. On 1stDibs, there are modern, mid-century modern desk lamps and other lighting to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The desk lamps with the green shade are called banker’s lamps. Banker’s lamps are green because it is believed the color helps to encourage concentration and is mentally soothing. It is also said that green helps with eye strain. You can shop a selection of banker’s lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    British designer George Carwardine designed the Anglepoise desk lamp. Before creating the light fixture, he worked as an engineer designing automobile suspension systems. The first Anglepoise lamps debuted in 1931. You can find a variety of Anglepoise desk lamps on 1stDibs.

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