Vintage Bauhaus Brass Desk Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Leuchten
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made vintage Bauhaus brass desk lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser
Brass
Vintage Gray Adjustable Desk/Side Table Lamp by Sis, 1950s
By SIS
Located in Verviers, BE
Classic compact design, this adjustable spotlight desk lamp was produced by SIS, Germany, 1950's
Metal, Brass
$538Sale Price|43% Off
Christian Dell Black Bauhaus Desk Lamp for Bünte und Remmler
By Christian Dell
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare version/configuration of the Matador Desk Lamp. Model 2700A designed by iconic Bauhaus
Aluminum, Steel
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
Bauhaus Christian Dell Wall Arm / Desk Table Lamp, Model 6716
By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell
Located in New York, NY
Early German Modernist / Bauhaus clamp lamp for desk, table or wall, Model # 6716 by Christian Dell
Steel, Nickel
Bauhaus Kandem Table or Desk Lamp Designed by Marianne Brandt
By Kandem, Marianne Brandt
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful iconic Bauhaus desk lamp designed by Marianne Brandt for Kandem Leuchtenbau Leipzig. It
Steel
Wolfgang Tuempel Desk Lamp 'Odette' by Waldmann, New Bauhaus, 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Adjustable desk lamp 'Odette' Type TL 218 designed by Bauhaus member Wolfgang Tuempel and produced
Metal
Marianne Brandt Bauhaus Desk Lamp Kandem for Körting & Mathiesen, 1928
By Marianne Brandt
Located in Chicago, IL
A period industrial Brandt desk lamp. Beautiful lines.
Metal
A Rare Bauhaus Desk Lamp/ Clamp or Task Lamp, Model 6740 by Christian Dell
By Christian Dell
Located in New York, NY
An early Mid-Century Modern / Bauhaus clamp lamp / task lamp by Christian Dell. This is a rare
Metal
Polo Popular Desk Lamp by Christian Dell for Bünte und Remmler
By Bünte und Remmler, Christian Dell
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This Bauhaus desk or table lamp is a classic design by Christian Dell for Bünte und Remmler. It
Iron
Single Christian Dell for Kaiser "Idell" Black Desk Lamp, 1930s
By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell
Located in Bainbridge, NY
switch. Original condition. Priced for one Lamp - Two available. Bauhaus. Made in Germany. Stamped
Metal
Bauhaus Desk Lamp 6556 by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell, 1930s
By Christian Dell
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaiser Idell 6556 desk lamp. This is the version with the smaller shade. Designed by iconic Bauhaus
Steel
Vintage Green Adjustable Desk/Side Table Lamp Signed by Sis, 1950s
By SIS
Located in Verviers, BE
Classic compact design, this adjustable spotlight desk lamp was produced by SIS, Germany, 1950's
Metal, Chrome
Chrome Bubble Table Lamp or Desk, Set of 2 Midcentury, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Verviers, BE
Set of 2 chrome bubble table or desk lamps, made in Germany in the late 1960s. The lamps has got
Chrome
Bauhaus Table or Desk Lamp Designed by Marianne Brandt, Kandem, 1930s
By Marianne Brandt, Kandem, Hin Bredendieck
Located in Praha, CZ
- marked - adjustable - bauhaus, art deco, functionalism - nice style of lighitng
Metal
Hand Carved Black Forest Desk Lamp Hunting Scene, circa 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
The item for sale is an original desk lamp in the style of Black Forest or possibly Swiss artisanal
Canvas, Jute, Wood
Industrial Bauhaus, Marianne Brandt, Kandem, Glass Base Table Desk Lamp, 1930s
By Marianne Brandt, Kandem
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - adjustable - marked - industrial, art deco, bauhaus, functionalism
Metal
2 Bauhaus Desk Lamps by Marianne Brandt & Christian Dell. Priced Individually
By Christian Dell
Located in New York, NY
Two Rare and Historic Bauhaus desk lamps by the renowned Bauhaus metal workshop directors
Metal
Table Desk Lamp by Bünte und Remmler from the 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
. Made in Germany by Bünte und Remmler in the 1970s.
Steel, Iron
Bauhaus Christian Dell Kaiser iDell Adjustable Desk Lamp Model No. 6885
By Kaiser Leuchten, Kaiser Dell, Christian Dell
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Adjustable Kaiser iDell desk lamp with an enameled shade connected by a curved brass stem and a
Brass, Enamel, Metal
Kaiser Idell by Christian Dell Model 6632 President Green Desk Lamp
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus table lamp green lacquered from the 1930s model 6632. Lamp is repainted.
Aluminum, Brass
Rare Black Bauhaus Desk lamp designed by Cristian Dell by Kaiser 1930s
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell
Located in Antwerp, BE
bulb.Christian Dell Desk Lamp By Kaiser Idell Bauhaus, 1930s Design, 1934.Germany.
Metal
Kaiser Idell by Christian Dell Model 6632 President White Desk Lamp
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus table lamp white lacquered from the 1930s model 6632. Lamp is repainted.
Aluminum, Brass
Uchiwa desk or wall lamp designed by Ingo Maurer for M Design 1973
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
one Uchiwa III bamboo desk lamp, which can also be installed as a wall scone. A 2nd lamp is
Bamboo, Paper
Mid century desk lamp by Klaus Hempel for Kaiser Leuchten Model 6878 , 1960s
By Klaus Hempel, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century desk lamp by Klaus Hempel for Kaiser Leuchten Model 6878 , 1960s Minimalistic desk
Metal
Industrial DDRP Desk or Wall Lamp by Curt Fischer for Midgard, 1930s
By Midgard, Curt Fischer
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Industrial workshop table lamp produced by Midgard in Germany during the 1930s. - Designed by
Iron
Mid-Century Industrial Desk Lamp by V.E.B NARVA, Light Grey Enamel, Steel
By VEB Narva, Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial desk lamp manufactured by V.E.B NARVA Leuchten showcases the refined simplicity of East
Metal, Enamel, Steel
Black Industrial Bauhaus Wall or Desk Lamp by Marianne Brandt, Kandem, 1930s
By Marianne Brandt
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This wall or desk lamp was designed by Bauhaus Icon Marianne Brandt. It was manufactured by German
Steel
Mid-Century Stilnovo Style Desk Lamp by V.E.B NARVA, Light Gray Enamel
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Desk lamp manufactured by V.E.B NARVA Leuchten embodies the clean lines and functional elegance of
Metal, Enamel, Steel
Marianne Brandt Table Desk Lamp for Kandem with Adjustable Arm and Shade
By Kandem
Located in Chicago, IL
Artist, sculptor, designer and teacher Marianne Brandt's desk lamp by Kandem is a classic, Bauhaus
Metal
Vintage President Desk Lamp Model 6631 by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell 1950s
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original vintage President table lamp model no. 6631 designed by German Bauhaus artist Christian
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Stilnovo Desk or Table Lamp Brass Black Enameled Metal, Iataly, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Midcentury Stilnovo two-light desk or table lamp in brass with black enameled metal base and shade
Metal, Brass
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Seneca Chrome Cantilever Desk Lamps with Domed Shade, circa 1960s
By Federico Seneca
Located in Chicago, IL
Uncommon pair of chromed steel desk lamps by Seneca, Sweden. Cantilever dome shade and weighted
Steel, Chrome
$3,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Postmodern Desk Lamps in the manner of Memphis Milano, Set of 2
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant set of two extremely rare Postmodern metal Table Arc Lamps. Exceptional functionality
Chrome, Metal
Rare 1960s Hala Zeist Desk Table Lamp Black Lacquer with Mobile Chrome Airplane
By Hala Zeist
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare desk lamp by Hala Zeist, Germany with special gimmick - a mobile airplane. Manufactured ca
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Art Deco WMF Table, Desk Lamp, Red, Orange, White Black Glass and Chrome Sphere
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and artful Art Deco original vintage glass lamp is from the fine and noted German
Nickel
Black Industrial Bauhaus Desk or Wall Lamp by Marianne Brandt, Kandem, 1930s
By Marianne Brandt
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Industrial architect desk or wall light designed by Bauhaus Icon Marianne Brandt. It was
Aluminum, Steel
Space Age Design Spot Desk Lamp by Terence Conran for Erco Leuchten, 1970's
By ERCO Leuchten, Sir Terence Conran
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Space Age Design Chrome Spot Desk or Table Lamp by Terence Conran for Erco Leuchten. Made
Metal, Chrome
1950s Cosack Cobra Black Mid-Century Brass Desk or Table Lamp, Stilnovo Style
By Gebrüder Cosack, Stilnovo, Cosack Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Mid-Century modern Stilnovo-Style „Cobra“ table or desk lamp from the 1950s, executed
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
Vintage Brass & Brushed Steel Maison Jansen Style Table Desk Lamp, circa 1980s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
High quality Maison Jansen style table lamp in polished brass and brushed steel, circa 1980s. This
Brass, Steel
Industrial Work-Light 'Desk Lamp' in Silver-Grey with Concealed Screw-Down Base
Located in Verviers, BE
rigid curved end-section with the lamp mounted on a ball-fitting to provide easy and direct hand
Enamel, Chrome
Industrial Bauhaus Art Deco Period Black Metal Desk or Banker's Lamp by Erpees
By Erpees
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful and stylish Erpees table lamp from 1920-1930. If you have an Art Deco or midcentury desk
Metal, Chrome, Iron
Desk Lamp in the style of Christian Dell for Bros. Kaiser & Co. 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Desk Light in the style of Christian Dell, former director of the metal workshop at Bauhaus until
Metal, Chrome
0ne (of 2) Uchiwa desk or wall lamp designed by Ingo Maurer for M Design 1973
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
one Uchiwa III bamboo desk lamp, which can also be installed as a wall scone. A 2nd lamp is
Bamboo, Paper
Cosack Chrome 70ies Desk Light
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in DOORWERTH, NL
Constructivist desk lamp from the 1970ies. Made by Cosack, Germany. Excellent vintage condition
Metal
Desk Tablelamp Christian Dell for Kaiser
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A black enameled steel adjustable desk lamp. Design by Christian Dell for Idell Kaiser Germany
Enamel
$1,462 / item
Silver Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 20.5 x H 51.2 cm. Materials: Black powder-coated
Metal
$2,936 / item
Alouette Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Alouette Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 22 x W 22 x H 45 cm. Materials: Powder-coated
Metal
$1,497 / item
Alouette Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Alouette Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 22 x W 22 x H 45 cm. Materials: Powder-coated
Metal
$2,936 / item
Alouette Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Alouette Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 22 x W 22 x H 45 cm. Materials: Powder-coated
Metal
$1,497 / item
Alouette Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Alouette Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 22 x W 22 x H 45 cm. Materials: Powder-coated
Metal
$1,138 / item
Octopus Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Octopus Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 22.8 x H 39 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal
Metal
$1,138 / item
Octopus Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Octopus Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 22.8 x H 39 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal
Metal
$4,565 / item
Linetype Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Linetype Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 15 x W 48 x H 48 cm. Materials: Brushed brass
Brass
$1,773 / item
Column Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Column Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 20 x W 20 x H 43 cm. Materials: Brushed brass
Metal, Brass
$1,254 / item
Twin Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Twin Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 15 x W 15 x H 60.5 cm. Materials: Powder-coated
Metal, Brass
$2,193 / item
White Profiles Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
White Profiles Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 16 x H 40.5 cm. Materials: Powder-coated
Metal
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.
No one knows for sure who invented the desk lamp, as many engineers worked on designs for lamps during the 1920s. Many experts cite the Anglepoise lamp, however, as the earliest iteration of the modern desk lamp. Since its 1934 debut, this ingenious task light has become one of the most celebrated examples of industrial design.
How the Anglepoise came to be is the stuff of design legend: In 1932, a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine joined forces with a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons, to create a mechanism by which opposed springs would, as Carwardine explained, exert a “unidirectional constant force” on a pivoted lever that could counteract the force of gravity.
This invention was not destined for an auto but for a lamp Carwardine was developing. The innovation would allow the piece’s articulated arm to be moved with ease to almost any position and remain there. As the product of engineering acumen rather than fashion, the Anglepoise soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted it as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.”
The Angelpoise's rivals include the 1930 Bestlite, which was one of the earliest Bauhaus-influenced designs, created by Robert Dudley Best, who had studied under Walter Gropius at the Bauhaus in Dessau. German modernist Karl Trabert’s 1930s desk lamp for Schanzenbach & Co. was notable for its domed shade above a hinged arm.
Find vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
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