Who is the French designer Worth?

The French designer Worth is Charles Frederick Worth. Although he established his maison, the House of Worth, in Paris, France, Worth was actually British. During the 19th century, Worth designed dresses for members of the French monarchy and aristocracy. Many people consider him to be the father or grandfather of modern couture. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of apparel and accessories.

Who designed the Anglepoise desk lamp?

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.

Did Adrian Pearsall design lamps?

Yes, Adrian Pearsall designed lamps. Most of his lighting designs were floor lamps produced by the manufacturer Modeline during the 1960s . Many have not survived the years.Pearsall is a revered mid-century modern designer. He gave his imagination free rein, and his flamboyant, eye-catching styles are icons of what has become known as “Atomic Age” design.Find vintage mid-century modern lighting on 1stDibs.

What makes a table lamp a collectible design piece rather than a generic one?

A documented maker, original glass or ceramic components, and period-correct wiring hardware all add to a lamp's collectibility.

French Designer Lamp

1940s French Dining Table

Brass Lamp With Black Metal Shade

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French Alabaster

French Rattan Furniture

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Brass

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Wood Lamp by French Designer Margaux De Penfentenyo

Unavailable

H 19.69 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Wood Lamp by French Designer Margaux De Penfentenyo

By Margaux de Penfentenyo

Located in Bordeaux, FR

They remember the colors of the earth, of the leaves, and of the nature that surrounds us. Imagined by French artist and designer Margaux de Penfentenyo the Landscape Lamp is an o...

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2010s French Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Paint

Unavailable

H 16.15 in W 14.57 in D 5.91 in

French Art Deco Desk Lamp by Maurice Jallot, 1930

By Maurice Jallot

Located in Munich, DE

Art Deco desk lamp by French designer Maurice Jallot, circa 1930.

$2,450

$3,800

$3,995

$1,350

H 10.75 in Dm 8 in

French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A metal and glass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.75"H x 8"W x 8"D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 6" Top Diameter x 8" Bottom D...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Materials

Brass

Striped Frosted Glass & Brass Pendant, Orrefors Sweden 1950s

$2,853

H 27.56 in Dm 9.06 in

Striped Frosted Glass & Brass Pendant, Orrefors Sweden 1950s

By Orrefors, Paavo Tynell, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

This unusual mid-century pendant was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s. The light features a combination of brass and a white striped frosted glass lampshade. At the...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French 18th Century Marble-Top Louis XVI Console Table

$3,139Sale Price|38% Off

H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 13.59 in

French 18th Century Marble-Top Louis XVI Console Table

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful marble-top Louis XVI console table. Wonderful carvings and great patina. Original marble top. France, circa 1770-1889. Weathered and small losses. More photo's are availab...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Marble

1960s Stilnovo Hexagonal Flush Mount Ceiling Light Model 1183

$5,500

H 4.25 in W 14 in D 12 in

1960s Stilnovo Hexagonal Flush Mount Ceiling Light Model 1183

By Stilnovo

Located in New York, NY

1960s Stilnovo hexagonal flush mount ceiling light with white enameled metal structure, textured glass diffuser, and brass mounts. Stamped 'STILNOVO' on inside of metal structure.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass

$1,450 / item

H 19 in W 18.5 in D 16.5 in

Panoplie Iron Loop Stool, Brown Mohair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful stool with curved and looped iron base painted in a matte black finish, inspired by French design. Rectangular cushioned seat upholstered in a brown mohair. Designed in Los...

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2010s American Stools

Materials

Iron

Model 2098 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

$16,500

H 18 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in

Model 2098 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Single Model 2098 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Smoked brown tinted panels paired with an etched bottom diffuser. This fixture...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Arts & Crafts Patinated Copper Chandelier

$550

H 31 in Dm 25.5 in

Arts & Crafts Patinated Copper Chandelier

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A well crafted Copper chandelier in a fine dark patina with a leafy stalk form standard. The six lights with elegantly curved arms and flower form leafy bobeches. With a pointed term...

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20th Century Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Other

Brutalist Iron and Glass Console Table c. 1970/80's

$2,200

H 29 in W 56 in D 18 in

Brutalist Iron and Glass Console Table c. 1970/80's

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in New York, NY

Chic architectural Brutalist iron and glass console, foyer table, design reminiscent of Giacometti, circa 1970/80's. The table features a Neo Classical Roman style metal base, in f...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Rare Pair of Authentic 1950s Roberto Menghi Hall Chairs, Italy, New Pure Mohair

$18,167 / set

H 32.29 in W 40.16 in D 33.47 in

Rare Pair of Authentic 1950s Roberto Menghi Hall Chairs, Italy, New Pure Mohair

By Roberto Menghi, Arflex

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An original pair of Roberto Menghi Hall chairs, produced by Arflex, Italy, 1950s. Newly upholstered in a premium yellow gold pure mohair fabric. The metal frames have been restored ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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French Designer Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French designer lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and bronze, every French designer lamp was constructed with great care. There are 10 variations of the antique or vintage French designer lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French designer lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A French designer lamp, designed in the Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one French designer lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jean Claude Mahey, Alexandre Logé and Maison Jansen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a French Designer Lamp?

A French designer lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,200, while the lowest priced sells for $847 and the highest can go for as much as $28,535.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

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.

Questions About French Designer Lamp

Who is the French designer Worth?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
The French designer Worth is Charles Frederick Worth. Although he established his maison, the House of Worth, in Paris, France, Worth was actually British. During the 19th century, Worth designed dresses for members of the French monarchy and aristocracy. Many people consider him to be the father or grandfather of modern couture. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of apparel and accessories.
Who designed the Anglepoise desk lamp?
1 Answer
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.
Did Adrian Pearsall design lamps?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
Yes, Adrian Pearsall designed lamps. Most of his lighting designs were floor lamps produced by the manufacturer Modeline during the 1960s. Many have not survived the years.

Pearsall is a revered mid-century modern designer. He gave his imagination free rein, and his flamboyant, eye-catching styles are icons of what has become known as “Atomic Age” design.

Find vintage mid-century modern lighting on 1stDibs.
What makes a table lamp a collectible design piece rather than a generic one?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
A documented maker, original glass or ceramic components, and period-correct wiring hardware all add to a lamp's collectibility.