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Brass, Double Knuckle Desk/ Draftman's Lamp, by Faries Co. ca. 1910
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
height and width. It has a nice brown patina. This lamp can be used anywhere for good light, and have
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Iron, Brass
Brass Double Knuckle Desk/Draftman's Lamp by Faries Co. ca. 1910
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
adjusting the angles. This lamp can be used anywhere for good light, and have become increasingly popular
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Iron, Brass
Banker's/ Desk Lamp by "Pittsburgh Lamp Co." Reverse Painted Shade, ca. 1920's
By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company
Located in Petaluma, CA
This beautiful little lamp can be used as a desk lamp by just adjusting the lower knuckle to the
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1920s American Edwardian Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal
H 15 in W 8.5 in D 7.5 in
Desk Lamp/Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Desk Lamp/Table Lamp, 1970s
Period: 1970s
Style: midcentury modern design
Colour: white, black
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1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Desk Lamp/Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Desk lamp/table lamp, 1970s
Period: 1970s
Style: midcentury modern design
Colour: beige
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1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Desk Lamp/Table Lamp, 1970s Pair
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Desk Lamp/Table Lamp, 1970s pair
Period: 1970s
Style: midcentury
Colour: Dark Red
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1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Iron
Maurizio Tempestini Desk Lamp
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in San Francisco, CA
A desk lamp for Lightolier that has been rewired for use in the United States. Often attributed to
Category
1960s Finnish Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Brass
Desk Lamp by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Dronten, NL
Adjustable desk lamp by Stilnovo.
Stilnovo, a hallmark of the mid-20th-century Italian design
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1960s Italian Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Original Lamp
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' corner/writing desk, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Steel
1920's Industrial Desk Lamp
By Dugdills
Located in Downham Market, GB
An early English industrial desk lamp.
A particularly good articulated desk lamp in dark nickel
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1920s British Industrial Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Brass
Original Vintage Anglepoise Desk Lamp
By George Carwardine
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering a genuine design classic of a desk lamp, the original Vintage "Anglepoise" aluminum lamp
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1930s English Art Deco Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Yellow metal vintage 1960s design lamp/desk lamp
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this lovely yellow metal vintage 1960s design lamp/desk lamp. This vintage desk lamp is
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1960s Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal
Casella 1970s Brass Desk Lamp
By Casella Lighting
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A 1970s Casella of San Francisco brass desk lamp, which retains it's original label. It has 2
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1970s American Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hala Zeist desk lamp
By Hala Zeist
Located in Harderwijk, NL
design.
Considering its age, this vintage Hala lamp is still in good condition with normal traces of use
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1960s Dutch Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal
Vintage Bakelite Desk Lamp, 1940s
By Eric Kirkham Cole
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
This antique goose neck industrial desk lamp was designed by Eric Kirkman Cole, for the E.K. Cole
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1940s Czech Art Deco Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Bakelite
Vintage Italian Desk Lamp, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
of the diffuser, the rest of the lamp is original.
Standard E27 bulb, also for US use.
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal
French Empire Tole Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 19th century French oil lamp with original painted finish wired for electrical use
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19th Century French Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal
60s 70s lamp light table lamp desk lamp metal space age
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light table lamp desk lamp metal space age
Object: table lamp
Manufacturer
Category
1970s German Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal
Swedish Modern Desk Lamp by ASEA
By ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare desk lamp by ASEA, Sweden, model E-1267. The base and shade have a beautiful original cream
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Brass
Black Gooseneck Desk Lamp by Tensor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Tensor gooseneck desk lamp that is perfect for a minimalist or 1980s inspired home or office
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal
1970's Desk Lamp by Lidokov
By Lidokov
Located in Brno, CZ
This desk lamp was designed in the late 1970's, and was produced by Lidokov in former
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal, Steel, Aluminum
Vintage Black Sunnex Gooseneck Desk Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage black Sunnex gooseneck desk lamp that is perfect for a Minimalist, Mid-Century Modern, or
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal
Large French 1950s Brass Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
This unusual one off brass desk lamp was made in France in the 1950s. It has an elegant curved arm
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Chrome Anglepoise Desk Lamp
Located in Devon, England
international customers we can provide an adaptor plug so you can use the lamp without having to re-wire. Height
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Chrome
Elio Martinelli, Dobermann Desk Lamp, 1970
By Elio Martinelli
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Dobermann desk lamp - Elio Martinelli
Edition Martinelli Luce
Circa 1970
Metal
Dimensions: H
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1970s European Bohemian Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal
60s 70s lamp light table lamp desk lamp Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light table lamp desk lamp Space Age Design 60s
Object: desk lamp
Manufacturer
Category
1970s European Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal
Antique Industrial Dugdills Desk Lamp, 1930s
By Dugdills
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Industrial Dugdills desk lamp
A scarce early Dugdills lamp reclaimed from a military
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Steel
Modernist Machine Age Chrome Desk Lamp
Located in Devon, England
Original modernist chrome desk lamp of substantial quality, dating we think to mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Deco Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Chrome
French Midcentury Jacques Adnet Desk Lamp
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Willows, CA
Leather” style. This lamp has been lovingly used with only minor wear to the leather with only some tiny
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Brass, Metal
Dazor Desk Lamp Model 2008, 1950s
By Dazor
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Beautiful modernist desk lamp by Dazor.
Original label and original switch.
Consists of and
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1950s North American Space Age Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal, Brass
Floor Lamp Lamp Lumina Tangram W. Monici Italy Design Desk Lamp
By Lumina
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
Floor lamp Lamp Lumina Tangram W. Monici Italy design desk lamp
Object: table lamp
Category
Early 2000s Italian Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal
Italian 1950's Ministeriale Desk Lamp
Located in Montréal, QC
1950's Ministeriale Desk Lamp
Rewired with a new E-12 candelabra base socket, 18/2 black plastic
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Brass, Steel, Enamel
1980s Red & Black Metal Desk Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Perfectly straddling the line between mid-century modernism and postmodernism, this desk lamp has
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal
60s 70s lamp light table lamp desk lamp Space Age Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light table lamp desk lamp Space Age Design 60s
Object: table lamp
Manufacturer
Category
1970s German Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal
1950s Gooseneck Desk Small Table Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Small, 1950s brass gooseneck, desk lamp with black paint base and shade
Very nice brass accent and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal, Brass
60s 70s Lamp Light Desk Lamp Flexible Design Germany
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light desk lamp flexible design Germany 50s 60s
Object: table lamp
Manufacturer
Category
1970s German Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal
50s 60s Lamp Light Desk Lamp Helo Leuchten Germany
By Helo Leuchten
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
50s 60s lamp light desk lamp Helo Leuchten Germany 50s 60s
Object: table lamp
Manufacturer
Category
1950s German Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal
Unique Banded Mirror Articulating Desk Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
rewired using a new socket and antique style twisted black fabric covered cord.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Vintage desk lamp adjustable gooseneck lamp, 70s 80s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
F Line Brooklyn black desk lamp vintage retro mcm.
Vintage chrome and black metal desk lamp.
Black
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Heathfield & Co. Torun Antique Brass Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
This brass desk lamp by Heathfield & Co has an impressive design that would elevate any living
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Brass
Stilux Milano Desk / Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo, Stilux
Located in London, GB
An elegant adjustable desk lamp, made by Stilux Milano, Italy in the 1960s. With a marble base
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Marble, Brass
Patinated Brass Art Nouveau Table Lamp or Desk Lamp, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Nouveau table lamp or desk lamp.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s
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Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Brass
Commander desk lamp by Bruno Chiarini, 1958
By Chiarini Milano
Located in UTRECHT, NL
A rare desk lamp called Commander. It was designed and made by a small Milanese company named Bruno
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Stone, Metal, Brass
Mod Space Age Flex Arm Desk Lamp
By Lightolier, Fagerhult
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Post Modern, Space Age flex arm desk lamp with orb form hood shade. The lamp is in a tan
Category
Late 20th Century American Space Age Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1980s 'Work-Sun' Halogen Desk Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 'Work-Sun' halogen desk lamp by Euro licht, 1983. An IF Design Award winner with white
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal
Desk Lamp Brass Glass, Italy Midcentury
By Fontana Arte, Arredoluce
Located in Vienna, AT
from brass and a polished glass base. It is in good vintage condition, showing minor traces of use and
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Brass
Dazor Model 1000 Industrial Desk Lamp 1950s
By Dazor
Located in Tilburg, NL
lamp with TL-lamps can be used on a desk, but can also be enjoyed in a living room. The goose neck is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal
Table Lamp Lumina Tangram W. Monici Italy Design Desk Lamp
By Lumina
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
Table Lamp Lumina Tangram W. Monici Italy design desk lamp
Object: table lamp
Manufacturer
Category
Early 2000s Italian Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal
Desk Lamp by Helo Leuchten Germany, 1950s
By Helo Leuchten
Located in Schwerin, MV
entirely of brass and only partially painted; the inside of the shade is white. The desk lamp provides a
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Desk Lamp by Gilardi & Barzaghi
By Gilardi & Barzaghi
Located in London, GB
A desk Lamp by Gilardi & Barzaghi c.1955
Gilt tubular brass base and cream lacquered shade
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Art Deco Desk Lamp by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray, Maison Jumo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic desk lamp has its original pastel blue finish. We have rewired and refurbished the lamp
Category
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Steel
Stilnovo Milano Table or Desk Lamp, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage metal table lamp produced by Stilnovo Italy during the 1960s. Very nice and practical desk
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal
Authentic Vintage Swiss Produced Desk Lamp, 1950s
By BAG Turgi
Located in Renens, CH
Authentic vintage Swiss produced desk lamp, 1950s.
This lamp features an aluminum lampshade and
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Aluminum
Mid century desk lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1960´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century desk lamp, associated with “Brussels period” and world-renowned EXPO58. It was made in
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Sheet Metal
Vintage Italian Stilnovo Milano Desk Lamp, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage metal desk lamp produced by Stilnovo Italy during the 1960s.
Condition: Vintage, lamp
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal
Nessen lighting co.Swing Arm Desk Lamp
By Nessen Studio
Located in Westport, CT
Polished chrome and black swing arm desk lamp by Nessen Company Bronx partial original label in
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Articulated Wall or Desk Lamp, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Charming Industrial articulated wall or desk lamp salvaged from a hospital.
This Industrial lamp
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1960s French Industrial Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Chrome
60s 70s table lamp desk lamp by Heinz Pfänder for Hillebrand
By Heinz Pfaender, Hillebrand
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s table lamp desk lamp by Heinz Pfänder for Hillebrand
Object: table lamp
Manufacturer
Category
1960s German Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal
French Leather Desk Lamp by Le Tannuer
Located in New York, NY
Tan leather desk lamp by Le Tanneur. France, circa 1950. Signed/stamped on underside.
Features
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Steel
Italian Desk Lamp Nice Sleek Design, 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Beautiful white colored desk lamp with brass details.
The base and the shade are made of metal
Category
1960s Italian Desk Lamp Used
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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Desk Lamp Used For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic desk lamp used available at 1stDibs. Each desk lamp used for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and chrome. Your living room may not be complete without a desk lamp used — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each desk lamp used bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made desk lamp used over the years, but those crafted by Christian Dell, Fase and Stilnovo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Desk Lamp Used?
The average selling price for a desk lamp used at 1stDibs is $1,188, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $55,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
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Questions About Desk Lamp Used
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Davenport desk is used for writing and is typically favored by women. The desk features a slanted top leather insert, a cupboard, slides and drawers to carry writing essentials. You’ll find a selection of antique Davenport desks on 1stDibs.
- What are desk blotters used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Desk blotters are used to protect the top of a table or desk. It helps prevent scratches and absorbs dripped or spilled ink and paint. Desk pad is another name for a blotter. You'll find a selection of vintage and antique desk blotters on 1stDibs.
- What is a buffet lamp used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A buffet lamp can be used on a buffet, bedroom dressers, hall console tables, sofa tables, etc. They are identified by their long narrow necks and tiny shades. Find a variety of buffet lamps on 1stDibs to meet your requirements.
- What lamps do artists use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Artists can use a variety of lamps in their studios. Desk lamps with adjustable arms and shades are popular because they allow artists to direct light where they need it. Similarly, floor lamps that can be adjusted as necessary can also benefit artists. Shop a selection of lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.
- What are table lamps used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A gooseneck lamp is used for pointing illumination at a spot or subject that needs it. It can be used for night time reading, or on a larger scale, in construction sites for spot illumination. You’ll find a variety of gooseneck lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A banker’s lamp was traditionally used on bankers’ desks or in libraries or other office-type settings. The green-tinted shade helped keep the eyes feeling comfortable and protected from the glare of the bulb. Browse a collection of banker’s lamps from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.
- What is a good desk lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A good desk lamp is going to make a substantial difference in any home, office or studio. The ideal desk lamp should provide apt task lighting, be easy to use, and also be aesthetically pleasing. Find a wide range of unique and elegant desk lamps on 1stDibs today.
- Who invented the desk lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
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. - What is the best desk lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021The best desk lamp is a matter of preference — the right fixture can help you work more efficiently while also reducing eye strain. LED desk lamps in the 2700K to 4500K color temperature range often provide a warm and pleasing light under which to work. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and modern desk lamps from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- How do you use a brass oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How you use a brass oil lamp may vary based on the design of the piece. However, generally, you fill the lamp with vegetable, sesame or similar plant-based oil. Use tweezers to raise and lower the wick and trim away burned ends with scissors. Then, use a match to light the lamp. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oil lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022People began using early versions of oil lamps for spiritual purposes during ancient times. References to oil-burning lamps are found in both the Torah and the Bible. Oil lamps became popular for everyday use lighting homes and businesses in the late 19th century with the advent of the kerosene lamp. Shop a selection of antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
- How do I use a hanging oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use a hanging oil lamp, remove the oil font from the base and fill it three-quarters of the way with clear lamp oil. Return the font and close the base. Twist the knob to raise the wick until it is a little less than 0.25 inches above the burner. Light with a match or lighter. After extinguishing and allowing time for cooling, trim the burned end off of the wick. You'll find a collection of hanging oil lamps on 1stDibs.
- Are oil lamps still used?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, oil lamps are still used today. However, most people utilize oil lamps while camping or during power outages in the U.S. It is uncommon for Americans to light their homes only with oil lamps. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique oil lamps.
- What is the best LED desk lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021There are many types of best LED desk lamps for your home — it's really a matter of preference. On 1stDibs, there are modern, mid-century modern desk lamps and other lighting to choose from.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The desk lamps with the green shade are called banker’s lamps. Banker’s lamps are green because it is believed the color helps to encourage concentration and is mentally soothing. It is also said that green helps with eye strain. You can shop a selection of banker’s lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022British 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The safest way to burn a kerosene lamp is outdoors, but if you do want to use one inside, opt for K-1 kerosene in an indoor-specific lamp. Do not burn red kerosene in an indoor lamp because the fumes from the red dye can be toxic to inhale.
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