Set of Danish Modern Le Klint desk Lamp, 1960s, Denmark
By Aage Petersen, Le Klint
Located in Værløse, DK
A pair of table lamps designed by Aage Petersen for Le Klint in 1950 featuring black metal bases
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Set of Danish Modern Le Klint desk Lamp, 1960s, Denmark
By Aage Petersen, Le Klint
Located in Værløse, DK
A pair of table lamps designed by Aage Petersen for Le Klint in 1950 featuring black metal bases
Brass
Midcentury Modern Desk Lamp by Piet Hein, Lyfa, Denmark, 1960s
By Piet Hein, Lyfa
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool desk lamp by Piet Hein, shade lacquered striking orange. Decorative and practical cup over the
Metal
Original Danish Caprani Tripod Desk Lamp, 1970s, Denmark
By Caprani Light AS
Located in Værløse, DK
A beech wood tripod desk lamp designed by Mads Caprani in the 1970s for Caprani Light. A rare find
Wood, Beech
Vintage Danish Teak Desk Lamp, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Teak Desk Lamp, 1960s. Danish modern table lamp with brass details. Black base and
Brass
$1,724Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Brass Satin Glass Two-Light Table Lamp Desk Lamp, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Scandinavian brass two-light table or desk Lamp designed and produced in Denmark in the 1960s
Brass
Palshus Ceramic Desk Lamp, Denmark, 1968
Located in Brussels, BE
Palshus Ceramic Desk Lamp, Denmark, 1968
Ceramic
Mid Century Danish Modern Flex Arm Desk Lamp by Frandsen after Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
Interesting Danish Modern interpretation of the iconic Von Nessen flex arm lamp, this example was
Brass
Danish Modern Frosted Glass & Chrome Desk Lamp PH 3/2 by Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful frosted desk lamp PH 3/2 by Poul Henningsen . bought at DWR for double the asking price
Chrome
Danish Mid Century Modern Tall Table or Desk Lamp Ebonzied Wood, Rose Quartz
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage ebonized beautiful tall wood and quartz stone Danish mid century modern tall lamp has
Quartz
Danish Modern Adjustable Table / Desk Lamp with Brass Base and Cone Shade, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table or desk lamp was produced in Denmark in the 1950s. The lamp features a continuous
Brass
Danish Modern "Optima" Desk Table Lamp in Brown by Fog & Mørup Adjustable, 1970s
By Fog & Mørup, Hans Due, Lyfa, Louis Poulsen, Alvar Aalto
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Mid-century Modern "Optima" table lamp designed by Hans Due for Danish lighting manufacturer Fog
Metal, Steel
Mid-Century Desk Lamp Teak and Brass, Denmark 1960
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Desk Lamp Teak and Brass, Denmark 1960. small crack at the base of the glass is
Brass
Vintage White Modern Desk Lamp Attributed to Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage white modern desk lamp after Jacobsen. Painted in white. Tested
Aluminum
Danish Mid Century Table Desk Lamp in Brass & Glass by Fog & Mørup Denmark 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish mid century desk / table lamp in patinated brass with a frosted opaline glass shade
Brass
Danish Mid Century Table Desk Lamp in Brass & Glass by Fog & Mørup Denmark 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish mid century desk / table lamp in patinated brass and frosted opaline glass shade
Brass
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Flexible Desk Lamp of Brass, Denmark 1950s
By Fog and Morup, Paavo Tynell, Bent Karlby, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original vintage desk lamp by Danish Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Made in Denmark in the 1950s of brass
Metal, Brass
Vintage / Retro Danish Desige Desk Lamp with White Lacquered Shade from 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk lamp, with its white lacquered shade and foot, was designed by the renowned Danish
Metal
Lyfa Red Table / Desk Lamp in Brass and Metal, Denmark, Late 1950s
By Lyfa
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table/desk lamp was produced by Lyfa in Denmark in the late 1950s. The striking design
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Danish Brass Bankers Desk Lamp by E. S. Horn, 1950s
By E. S. Horn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This midcentury danish bankers table light features two lightsources. Its made entirely out of
Brass
Danish Mid Century "Oxford" Desk Table Lamp by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and iconic Danish mid century "Oxford" table lamp in grey matte lacquered metal with a
Metal
Set of Stoneware Desk Lamps by Lisbeth Brams for Fog & Morup, 1960s, Denmark
By Lisbeth Brams, Fog & Mørup
Located in Værløse, DK
Rare set of Earth-Tone Stoneware Desk Lamps designed by Lisbeth for Fog & Morup in the 1960s
Stoneware
Desk Lamp by Jorgan Gammelgaard for and Labeled Design Forum C. 1983 Denmark
By Jørgen Gammelgaard
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Desk lamp that rotates 360 degrees from both the white enameled shade and the brushed steel arm
Stone, Metal
$5,000
Arne Jacobsen Desk Lamp
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
An "AJ", table lamp of grey lacquered metal. Adjustable shade and push button switch on food
Steel
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ52' Desk with Lamp in Walnut & Leather for Carl Hansen & Son
By Arne Jacobsen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ52' Desk with Lamp in Walnut & Leather for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ52' Desk with Lamp in Oiled Oak & Leather for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ52' Desk with Lamp in Oiled Oak & Leather for Carl Hansen & Son The story of
Leather, Wood, Oak
$4,200
Moderne Desk Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A midcentury Danish modern walnut desk lamp with stylized body and base with inset metal
Wood
Brass Desk Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A table lamp of patinated brass, with adjustable and curved neck. Swiveling top and bottom
Brass
Grey Desk, Table Lamp by Luxo
By Luxo
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel construction grey laquered by Luxo from the 1960s.
Steel
$290Sale Price / item|27% Off
Grey Desk, Table Lamp By Luxo
By Luxo
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel construction grey laquered by Luxo from the 1960s.
Steel
$310Sale Price|24% Off
Black Desk, Table Lamp By Luxo
By Luxo
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel construction black laquered with shade made of anodized aluminum by Luxo from the 1970s.
Aluminum, Steel
Small Grey Desk, Table Lamp by Luxo
By Luxo
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel construction grey lacquered table lamp by Luxo from the 1960s.
Steel
$404Sale Price / item|20% Off
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
Steel
Small Grey Desk, Table Lamp by Luxo
By Luxo
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel construction grey lacquered table lamp by Luxo from the 1950s.
Steel
Wonderful Counterweight Desk Lamp by Bent Karlby
By Bent Karlby
Located in Munich, DE
Nickel-plated and black lacquered metal spotlight with grey lacquered metal shade. Manufactured by Lyfa. Can be adjusted by the counterweight.
Metal
$404Sale Price / item|20% Off
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
Steel
$5,400 / item
Visor Desk Lamp by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A painted metal desk lamp, having a pivoting 'offset funnel' shade floating above a pierced egg
Metal
Cantilever Desk Lamp by Jørgen Gammelgaard for Labeled Design Forum
By Design Forum
Located in Dallas, TX
This Danish Modern cantilevered desk lamp by Jørgen Gammelgaard rotates 360 degrees. The light
Stone, Metal
Articulating Desk Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An articulating desk lamp having a brass stem with patina and off-white enameled hood and base.
Brass, Steel
Aluminum "Trombone" Desk Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Mortsel, BE
A classic of Danish lighting design, the "Trombone" table lamp was created by Jo Hammerborg for Fog
Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Louis Poulsen White Articulated Architects Desk or Wall Lamp, 1980s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
adjustable white 'Anglepoise' desk light was designed in-house at Louis Poulsen in the early 1970s. This one
Aluminum, Metal
Postmodern Adjustable Angle Poise Desk Lamp by LUXO c 1970's
By Luxo
Located in New York, NY
Unusual adjustable desk, or task, lamp made in Denmark by Luxo. This model features a hood shade
Metal
White "Lento" Desk Lamp by Jo Hammerborg (New Old Stock), 1960
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Mortsel, BE
Discover a piece of Danish design history with this "Lento" table lamp (Model E 7183), designed by
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Desk Lamp Retro Style Made In Burnished Brass From 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Table lamp made of burnished brass, probably from around 1940-1950. The lamp will be inspected in
Brass
Louis Poulsen Black Articulated Architects Desk or Wall Lamp, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
adjustable black 'Anglepoise' desk or wall light was designed in-house at Louis Poulsen in the early 1970s
Aluminum, Metal
Paavo Tynell Style Flexible Desk Lamp of Brass with Patina Scandinavia 1930s
By Fog and Morup, Bergboms, Paavo Tynell, Bent Karlby
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage brass desk lamp in the style of Finish designer Paavo Tynell, made in Scandinavia in the
Metal, Brass
1996 Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen AJ Desk / Table Lamp in Black
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
example dates to 1996 and was produced in Denmark. The lamp features a black enameled steel shade with a
Steel, Zinc
1996 Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen AJ Desk / Table Lamp in Black
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
example dates to 1996 and was produced in Denmark. The lamp features a black enameled steel shade with a
Steel, Zinc
Desk Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen "DSB Konduktør" Made at Louis Poulsen, 1940s
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
Functionalist desk lamp designed by Danish Architect Vilhelm Lauritzen in the late 1940s. Made for
Metal
Arne Jacobsen/Hans Wegner, Aarhus City Hall Desk Lamp, c.1938, Louis Poulsen
By Hans J. Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Aarhus City Hall Desk Lamp collaborative design by Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) and Hans J Wegner
Metal, Brass
Poul Henningsen "PH 2/2" Vintergækken Table Desk Lamp in Brass and Glass, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Danish mid century desk / table lamp model "PH 2/2" Vintergækken by Poul Henningsen
Brass
Unavailable|$465
Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp
Located in Porto, PT
Mid-Century Modern desk lamp, red and white lacquered aluminium. Measures: Diameter 20 cm. H. 35
Aluminum
Unavailable|$1,100
Danish Modern FlowerPot VP4 Desk Lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Hudson, NY
different positions. Designed in 1969 and made in Denmark. This lamp is not a reissue.
Metal, Enamel
Unavailable|$295 / set
Mid-Century Yellow Scandinavian Modern Desk Lamps
By Lyfa, Fog & Mørup
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mid-Century Pair of yellow Scandinavian Modern design desk lamps. Black rough surface bottom base
Metal, Brass
Unavailable|$950
Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Desk Lamp
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
striking 1950s task lamp by Gerald Thurston.
Aluminum, Brass
Unavailable|$5,995
Danish Early Century Design Fog & Mørup Model E 6359 Desk Lamp
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish design desk lamp from Fog & Mørup Model E 6359 with grey metal surface and chrome details
Chrome, Metal
Unavailable|$2,360
President Desk Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
President desk lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup in solid brass and teak. Double bulb fitting.
Brass
Unavailable|$1,148
Beta Desk Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
Beta desk lamp designed by Jo Hammerborg in the late 1950s for Fog & Mørup. Flexible brass neck
Brass, Copper
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.
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