$708Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.34 in W 38.59 in D 8.67 in
Counter Balance Desk Lamp Hustad Luchten, 1980s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice counter balance Hustadt Luchten Desk lamp Halogen 1980s 2 light modes. Adjustable in
Plastic
$2,500
H 22 in W 30 in D 6 in
Italian Midcentury Brass Articulating and Counter-Balance Desk Lamp, Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Dramatic Italian Mid-Century Modern style desk or table lamp in the style of Angelo
Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Metal
$475
H 35 in W 4 in D 26 in
Vintage 1980s Hustadt Leuchten Counter Balance Post Modern Table Desk Lamp
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage 1980s Hustadt Leuchten counter balance desk lamp. This chic post modern desk lamp is a
Metal
Cedric Hartman Omaha Bronze Desk Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bronze Omaha Counter balance desk lamp by Cedric Hartman. Swivel base and shade. Lucite dimmer
Bronze
$502
H 11.42 in W 12.6 in D 4.34 in
Midcentury adjustable diabolo counter balance architectural desk lamp, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Zaandam, NL
patinated condition. The diabolo shade can be adjusted as can be seen in the pics. The lamp is fitted of
Metal, Brass
Hadrill and Horsemann Counter Balance Desk Lamp
Located in Stockport, GB
A Hadrill and Horstmann “Pluslite” desk lamp circa 1940s. The silver grey adjustable frame with
Steel
Counter Balance Architect Desk Lamp, 1980s
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Black metal Architect desk lamp with counterweight and red details, reminiscent of the Memphis
Metal, Enamel
Tiffany Studios Counter Balance Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
An American Art Nouveau "Counter Balance" desk lamp by, Tiffany Studios decorated with a Tiffany
Bronze
Tiffany Studios "Counter Balance" Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York glass and bronze “Counter Balance” desk lamp, featuring a blue and green
Blown Glass
"Counter Balance" Desk Lamp by, Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
An American Art Nouveau "Counter Balance" desk lamp by, Tiffany Studios decorated with a Tiffany
Bronze
Art Nouveau "Counter-Balance" Desk Lamp by Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
An American Art Nouveau bronze & favrile glass"Counter-Balance" Desk Lamp by, Tiffany Studios
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Counter Balance" Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York patinated bronze "counter balance" desk lamp featuring a yellow pulled
Tiffany Studios New York "Counter Balance" Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York patinated bronze and Favrile glass desk lamp featuring a decorated green
Tiffany Studios New York "Counter Balance" Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York Favrile glass and patinated bronze desk lamp with an iridescent gold
"Turtleback Tile Counter Balance" Desk Lamp by, Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
A Fine and extremely rare American Art Nouveau "Turtleback Tile" Counter Balance Table Lamp by
Bronze
"Turtleback Tile Counter Balance" Desk Lamp by Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
An extremely rare American Art Nouveau "Turtleback Tile" counter balance table lamp by Tiffany
Bronze
1970s Jacques Charpentier Lamp
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare 1970s counter balance desk lamp in chromed metal with leather base designed by Jacques
Chrome
Sold
H 15.25 in Dm 8.25 in
Tiffany Studios New York Counter Balance Damascene Bronze and Favrile Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
A Tiffany Studios New York Favrile glass and patinated bronze "Counter Balance" desk lamp with an
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Counterbalance Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
Counter Balance Desk Lamp Louis Comfort Tiffany Circa 1900 Designed by the iconic Louis Comfort
Bronze
CEDRIC HARTMAN Counter Balance Brass Desk LAMP
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Vintage CEDRIC HARTMAN Counter Balance Brass Desk Lamp Made in United States, Omaha c. 1970s–80s
Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 27.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Robert Sonneman Counter Balance White Metal and Chrome 1980s Table Desk Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A 1980s Robert Sonneman counter balance table lamp. This modern table lamp features a very chic 80s
Chrome
Sold
H 44.5 in W 8 in D 11 in
Brass Table Lamp with Counter Balance by Stilnova Adjustable Height & Direction
Located in Kansas City, MO
Large Italian counter-balance table or desk lamp by Stilnova. The height is adjustable as is the
Brass, Steel
Tiffany Counter Balance Desk Lamp with Associated Shade
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Petaluma, CA
In simple terms what we have here is a wonderful Tiffany counter balance bronze base with a period
Bronze
Cedric Hartman Counter Balance Brass Desk Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Westport, CT
Cedric Hartman original brass counter balance desk lamp all original.
Wire, Brass
Tiffany Studios New York "Counter Balance" Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York patinated bronze "counter balance" desk lamp featuring a green damascene
Sold
H 25.2 in W 31.5 in D 7.88 in
Herda Postmodern Halogen Counterbalance Design Vintage Desk Lamps .
By Herda
Located in Den Haag, NL
2 Very nice Desk lamps. Counter balance . Halogen . 2 light stands . 3 Glass disks .Very good
Chrome
Mid Century Modern counter balance desk lamps, pair
Located in London, GB
Perfect mid century modern counter balance desk lamps, pair available. Or $600 each
Iron
Edouard Wilfred Buquet desk lamp c. 1925
By Édouard-Wilfred Buquet
Located in London, GB
E-W. Buquet was a famous Bauhaus designer at UAM. This iconic counter balance desk lamp is a rare
Steel, Aluminum
Vintage Industrial Hadrill Horstmann Counterweight Lamp
Located in Oakland, CA
, counter weight balance desk, bench task work lamp dating from sometime between 1940 and 1960 all in
Metal, Wire
$1,295 / item
H 13.5 in W 5 in D 5.5 in
Contemporary Handmade Brass & Opal Glass Wall Sconce, Edie by Lightmaker Studio
By Lightmaker Studio
Located in Kingston, Ontario
*Our products are currently duty-free to the US under USMCA* Edie explores the relationship between two similar forms. An exaggerated top column plays against the sconce’s overall s...
Brass
$1,050 / item
H 26.5 in W 6 in D 19 in
Torno Desk Lamp or Table Lamp in Olivine Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Our best-selling Torno family of fixtures is now available as a desk or table lamp! Handmade by Blueprint Lighting, the spun aluminum shades are inspired by a vintage 1950s Italian d...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$16,777 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
Large LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, this larger version LUhans patinated un-lacquered copper indoor outdoor sconce is inspired by Scandinavian mid-century design...
Copper
$36,000
H 30 in W 28 in D 28 in
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Teak JH502 Swivel Chair in Black Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model JH502 Swivel Office Chair, designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Sculptural teak back and arms feature fantastic wood grain and the designer's iconic finger joints. The ...
Leather, Teak
$13,587 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Cedric Hartman Chrome Desk Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed Cedric Hartman chrome desk lamp.
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.