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Contemporary Desk Lamp, Brass and Metal, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Desk Lamp, Brass and Metal, Italy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Contemporary Desk Lamp, Brass and Metal, Italy
Contemporary Desk Lamp, Brass and Metal, Italy
H 14.18 in W 9.06 in D 10.24 in
Nettuno Desk Lamp
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
A modern interpretation of the iconic gooseneck lamp, this desk lamp features a round base and
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Nettuno Desk Lamp
Nettuno Desk Lamp
H 31.5 in W 14.57 in D 27.56 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
Toliman Desk Lamp
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
The structure of this elegant desk lamp is made entirely in metal and consists of a round base and
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Toliman Desk Lamp
Toliman Desk Lamp
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Alta Lamp -Contemporary Handmade Ceramic table desk lighting, Matte White
By Calyer Ceramics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic lamp, unique and hand built. The lamp base is comprised of speckled stoneware
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mirak Desk Lamp
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
This striking lamp features a unique series of curved and straight elements in brass with a bronze
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mirak Desk Lamp
Mirak Desk Lamp
H 17.72 in W 14.97 in D 18.9 in
Mid Century Desk Lamp
Located in Benalmadena, ES
We present an authentic piece of design, a desk lamp that exudes elegance and timeless charm
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Desk Lamp
Mid Century Desk Lamp
H 15.75 in W 12.21 in D 19.69 in
Set of Onna Desk and Table Lamp by Swell Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of Onna desk and table lamp by Swell Studio Dimensions: D 153 x W 76 x H 76 cm Materials
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Travertine

Set of Onna Desk and Table Lamp by Swell Studio
Set of Onna Desk and Table Lamp by Swell Studio
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 60.24 in
Scudo Carlo Moretti Contemporary Murano Clear Glass Desk or Table Lamp
By Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
Table lamp with three rod base in polished chrome and flat vertical hand made shade in transparent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Libra Desk Lamp with Gold
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite desk lamp features a squared brass base supporting a shaft which has a square
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Gold, Brass, Nickel

Libra Desk Lamp with Gold
Libra Desk Lamp with Gold
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 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
Drop Brass Dome Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop Brass Dome Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 23 x W 23 x H 66 cm. Materials: Brass
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Drop Brass Dome Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Drop Brass Dome Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 25.99 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Rhythm Brass Dome Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Rhythm Brass Dome Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 33 x W 33 x H 66 cm. Materials: Brass
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rhythm Glass Globe Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Rhythm Glass Globe Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 38 x W 38 x H 66 cm. Materials: Brass and
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rhythm Glass Globe Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Rhythm Glass Globe Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 25.99 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Wing Brass Dome Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Wing Brass Dome Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 35.5 x W 35.5 x H 66 cm. Materials: Brass
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Wing Brass Dome Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Wing Brass Dome Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 25.99 in W 13.98 in D 13.98 in
Kursa Desk Lamp in Bronzed Brass
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite desk lamp features geometric shapes and exudes simple sophistication. The round
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Kursa Desk Lamp in Bronzed Brass
Kursa Desk Lamp in Bronzed Brass
H 35.44 in W 7.88 in D 29.53 in
Desk Glass lamp by lumenform, 1970s
By Lumenform
Located in Brussels, BE
Minimalist XL glass desk lamp with a light source encircled by stainless steel, edited by Lumenform
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Desk Glass lamp by lumenform, 1970s
Desk Glass lamp by lumenform, 1970s
H 21.26 in W 13 in D 13 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
Category

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
Wing Burnt Brass Dome Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Wing Burnt Brass Dome Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 35.5 x W 35.5 x H 66 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Wing Burnt Brass Dome Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Wing Burnt Brass Dome Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 25.99 in W 13.98 in D 13.98 in
Fly One Glass Globe Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Fly One Glass Globe Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 15.5 x W 25.5 x H 66 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Fly One Glass Globe Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Fly One Glass Globe Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 25.99 in W 10.04 in D 6.11 in
Dot Brass Dome Medium Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Dot Brass Dome Medium Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 20.5 x W 20.5 x H 43 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Fly Two Glass Globe Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Fly Two Glass Globe Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 40.5 x W 40.5 x H 66 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Fly Two Glass Globe Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Fly Two Glass Globe Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 25.99 in W 15.95 in D 15.95 in
Dot Brass Dome Small Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Dot Brass Dome Small Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 15.5 x W 15.5 x H 28 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Dot Brass Dome Small Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Dot Brass Dome Small Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
H 11.03 in W 6.11 in D 6.11 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

1930's French Industrial Desk Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
A striking French 20-century vintage desk or table lamp composed of aluminum, steel and brass. The
Category

20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Vintage 1970's Italian Orange Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
The vintage 1970's vibrant orange desk lamp is a captivating blend of retro charm and contemporary
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Gunmetal Ora Desk Lamp by Ross Gardam
Located in Melbourne, Melbourne
Ora desk lamp in Gunmetal Grey Decorative anodized aluminium Ora desk lamp in Gunmetal Grey was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Dot Burnt Brass Dome Small Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Dot Burnt Brass Dome Small Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 15.5 x W 15.5 x H 28 cm
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Dot Burnt Brass Dome Medium Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper
Located in Geneve, CH
Dot Burnt Brass Dome Medium Desk Lamp by Lamp Shaper Dimensions: D 20.5 x W 20.5 x H 43 cm
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Plain Clay Desk Light by Maarten Baas
By Maarten Baas
Located in Warsaw, PL
This desk light comes from Maarten Baas’s Plain Clay collection. This collection was originally
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Biomorphic Walnut and Brass Table Lamp by Modeline
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
, atomic, space age, Scandinavian, and contemporary style lamps and lighted furniture with high quality
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960's French Mid-Century Desk Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
A fantastic mid-century vintage articulating desk light designed with a quality steel circular base
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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
Tokio Desk Lamp in White by Shigeaki Asahara
By Shigeaki Asahara, Please Wait to be Seated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tokio desk lamp in white by Shigeaki Asahara The Tokio desk lamp was introduced back in 1980 by
Category

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
Rare Italian Harvey Guzzini Table Desk Lamp, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Paris, IDF
contemporary or midcentury desk or, for a cohesive design look, as an original lamp on top of an end table
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Herbert Terry & Sons Gooseneck Desk Lamp Vintage, 1960s
Located in London, GB
This Herbert Terry Desk Lamp features a sleek design with a flexible gooseneck, gloss black with
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Black Metal Plastic Italian Modern Concorde Design Table Lamp Desk Lamp Tronconi
By Tronconi, Raul Barbieri
Located in Vienna, AT
Italian modern table lamp or desk lamp from metal and plastic concorde like in black color by Raul
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Black and Gold Contemporary Table Lamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Black and gold contemporary table lamp Dimensions: Diameter 30 x Height 48 cm Materials: Aluminum
Category

2010s Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Taupe and Gold Contemporary Table Lamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Taupe and gold contemporary table lamp Dimensions: Diameter 30 x Height 48 cm Materials: Aluminum
Category

2010s Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Tokio Desk Lamp in Ash Grey by Shigeaki Asahara
By Please Wait to be Seated, Shigeaki Asahara
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tokio desk lamp in ash grey by Shigeaki Asahara The Tokio desk lamp was introduced back in 1980
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

'Probe Jr.' Desk Lamp by ago x Big-Game
By AGO Lighting, BIG-GAME
Located in Paris, FR
Probe Jr desk lamp by AGO lighting x big-game UL Listed Material: Aluminum, ABS Integrated LED
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

'Probe Jr.' Desk Lamp by ago x Big-Game
'Probe Jr.' Desk Lamp by ago x Big-Game
H 15.75 in W 13.39 in D 6.3 in
Contemporary Brazilian Table Lamp made of brass
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Brass Table lamp Nitens is part of a collection design for Contemporary Brazilian lighting brand
Category

2010s Brazilian Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Set 2 Brass Sphere Frosted Globe Glass Table Lamps or Desk Lamps Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Miami, FL
frosted Glass Globes in the Style of Stilnovo. Space Age attributed Pair of desk lamps in unique and
Category

Early 2000s Chinese Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Brass

1970s Mid-Century Modern Gilt Metal Italian Adjustable Desk Lamp
Located in Aci Castello, IT
contemporary design sensibilities. This desk lamp not only illuminates the workspace but also adds a touch of
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Cheriton Desk Table Lamp, Polished Nickel Spun Shade Glass Diffuser
By And Objects
Located in London, GB
. Showcasing a polished nickel finish and copper interior shade, the Cheriton desk lamp radiates a rose-gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper, Nickel

Contemporary Modern Hand Blown Glass Table Lamp
Located in Lisbon, PT
comes from the pot not by painting or coating. A beautiful accessory for the work desks. This lamp
Category

2010s Czech Bohemian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Modern Hand Blown Glass Table Lamp
Located in Lisbon, PT
comes from the pot not by painting or coating. A beautiful accessory for the work desks. This lamp
Category

2010s Czech Bohemian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Modern Hand Blown Glass Table Lamp
Located in Lisbon, PT
comes from the pot not by painting or coating. A beautiful accessory for the work desks. This lamp
Category

2010s Czech Bohemian Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid Century Modern Dazor Saucer Desk Lamp. Atomic Age Lighting
By Dazor
Located in Peoria, AZ
This Exquisite Dazor Mid Century Saucer Desk lamp is an iconic treasure from the glorious 1950s
Category

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

Materials

Metal

1960's Architects desk lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Brno, CZ
This bright red adjustable lamp was designed by Napako Lightning company in the 1960’s
Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Folded Steel Table Lamp by EJR Barnes "Canopy Lamp (Straight Up)"
By EJR Barnes
Located in New York, NY
Designed by EJR Barnes in 2023, this contemporary stainless steel table lamp is sculpturally bent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Sheet Metal, Stainless Steel

Lale, Tulip Geometric Metal Lamp, Floor Light and Desk Light
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Lamp. This stunning floor light and desk light combines geometric design, superior craftsmanship, and a
Category

2010s Turkish Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Post- Modern Architects Drafting Desk Lamp in Tan by Electrix, Inc
Located in Plainview, NY
Modern architects desk lamp will elevate your workspace while adding a vintage allure and contemporary
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

D.Light T2 Nickeled Brass Desk Lamp, Flow 2 Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
The D.Light T2 is a sophisticated table or desk lamp designed in solid nickel-plated brass with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Contemporary Brass and Murano Glass Palm Lamp, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Table, bedside or desk lamp italian artisanal design workshop in a Mid-Century Modern Space Age
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

D.Light-T1 Nickeled Brass Desk Lamp, Flow 2 Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
The D.Light T1 is a statement desk lamp designed and handcrafted in solid nickel-plated brass with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel, Brass

Contemporary Organic Modern Table Lamp Oakwood Base Signed
Located in Miami, FL
A very practical table or desk lamp in pure organic modern form with a very sleek design, made of
Category

20th Century French Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Brass and Gold Murano Glass Lamp, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Table, bedside or desk lamp in gold Murano glass and brass, made with old 50s glass, italian
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Evolution-III Contemporary Brass Table Lamp, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary handcrafted articulating desk, bedside or side table lamp composed of a solid gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

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Contemporary Desk Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of contemporary desk lamps is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique contemporary desk lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. We have 42 antique and vintage contemporary desk lamps in-stock, while there are 62 modern editions to choose from as well. Contemporary desk lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Contemporary desk lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some contemporary desk lamps are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller contemporary desk lamps, measuring 3.25 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Sabrina Landini, Gubi and Robert Dudley Best each produced beautiful contemporary desk lamps that are worth considering.

How Much are Contemporary Desk Lamps?

Contemporary desk lamps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,704, while the lowest priced sells for $90 and the highest can go for as much as $7,420.

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 Contemporary Desk Lamps
  • 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 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 15, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the first desk lamp, as many engineers worked on designs for lamps during the 1920s. However, most historians consider George Carwardine to be the father of the modern desk lamp. In 1929, the British designer left his job designing car suspensions and began experimenting with lighting. By 1933, Carwardine's first desk lamp, called the Anglepoise, was being sold by Herbert Terry & Sons of Redditch, UK. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of George Carwardine lamps.
  • 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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