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Hustadt Leuchten Modern Counter Balance Desk Lamp, Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice counter balance Hustadt Luchten Desk lamp Halogen 1980s 2 light modes.
Plastic
Italian Midcentury Brass Articulating and Counter-Balance Desk Lamp, Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Dramatic Italian Mid-Century Modern style desk or table lamp in the style of Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce composed of a round ball black marble base anchoring a solid bras...
Belgian Black Marble, Brass, 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.
Bronze
Midcentury adjustable diabolo counter balance architectural desk lamp, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Zaandam, NL
A perfect example of midcentury italian craftsmanship from the 1960s. The brass is in a lovely patinated condition. The diabolo shade can be adjusted as can be seen in the pics. The ...
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 counter balance features the cast H & H monogram and a retractable magnifier.
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 Group style. The desk lamp can be placed in countless different positions. The heavy b...
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 Favrile yellow decorated & iridized "damascene" shade a top a patinated bronze counte...
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 iridescent “Damascene” Favrile glass shade suspended from a patinated bronze base.
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 Favrile yellow decorated & iridized "damascene" shade a top a patinated bronze counte...
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 decorated with a yellow iridescent favrile "damascene" shade a top a patinated bronze "...
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 feather shade.
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 “Damascene” shade with iridescent decoration atop a single arm counter balance bas...
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 Favrile glass “Damascene” shade suspended from a patinated bronze “Counterbalance” bas...
"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, Tiffany Studios decorated with a Tiffany Favrile iridized green "damascene" shade a to...
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 Studios decorated with a Tiffany favrile iridized blue "damascene" shade a top a patina...
Bronze
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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 classic 80s design featuring a fully adjustable design.
Metal
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 Charpentier.
Chrome
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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 iridescent orange decorated Tiffany Favrile glass “Damsacene” pattern shade.
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 Tiffany, this exceptional desk lamp is the pinnacle of Art Nouveau design.
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 Tiffany, this exceptional desk lamp is the pinnacle of Art Nouveau design.
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
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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 modern design, utilizing white cubed shapes, and tubular chrome framing. This piec...
Chrome
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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 lamp fixture moves 360 degrees to direct light.
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, handblown unsigned shade. This particular base is one of Tiffanies most sought aft...
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 shade.
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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 quality lamps .
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
Buquet was a famous Bauhaus designer at UAM. This iconic counter balance desk lamp is a rare catch on the market
Steel, Aluminum
Vintage Industrial Hadrill Horstmann Counterweight Lamp
Located in Oakland, CA
A very high quality extremely well made vintage industrial Hadrill and Horstmann counterweighted, counter weight balance desk, bench task work lamp dating from sometime between 1940...
Metal, Wire
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$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
Edie explores the relationship between two similar forms. An exaggerated top column plays against the sconce’s overall sense of quiet restraint. While Edie evokes a certain feeling ...
Brass
$8,320 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$7,748 / item
H 18.51 in Dm 15.75 in
'Cosmic Solstice Ore' Table Lamp, Handmade Bronze Patinated Brass Table Light
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Taking inspiration from planetary shapes and textures, the Cosmic collection artfully explores the interplay of metal properties and a curated selection of patina finishes. Handcra...
Brass
Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Stingray chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L 152 cm x W 121 cm x H 70 cm Materials: Brass Lampshade & Ceiling cup: 100...
Aluminum, Brass
$16,640 / 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
Tizio Table Lamp by Richard Sapper for Artemide
By Richard Sapper, Artemide
Located in Vienna, AT
Tizio table lamp designed by Richard Sapper in 1972. It has been selected for the Compasso d'Oro Industrial design award in 1979. An item of it is part of the collections of the Metr...
Aluminum, Brass
1980s Post-Modern Halogen Desk Lamp, Articulated Design, Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Typical 80s articulated table lamp .Halogen 2 light strengths. good condition .
Plastic
Cedric Hartman Chrome Desk Lamp / Casella
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed Cedric Hartman chrome desk lamp.
Chrome
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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