French Modernist Desk Lamp with Parchment Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic French modernist desk lamp with parchment shade. Dimensions listed (10 in. diameter x 18 in. tall) are the overall dimensions of the lamp base plus the shade.
Aluminum
$2,527Sale Price|20% Off
Desk Lamp Attributed to Gino Sarfatti
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Munich, DE
It´s the second time i see such a lamp in 20 years. The first i saw on a design fair had an old Arteluce sticker inside and you could see, that the sticker was not clued later..... B...
Metal
Showy Nickel and Jeweled Student Desk Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of the more ornate student desk lamps we have offered. It highly ornate with decorative stamping and 16 cut glass multi color jewels.
Nickel
$2,141 / 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.
Metal
$2,141 / item
Pink Profiles Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink Profiles Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 16 x H 40.5 cm.
Metal
$2,141 / item
Red Profiles Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Red Profiles Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 16 x H 40.5 cm.
Metal
$2,141 / item
Sand Profiles Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Sand Profiles Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 16 x H 40.5 cm.
Metal
$2,141 / item
Black Profiles Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Profiles Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 16 x H 40.5 cm.
Metal
$2,141 / item
Blue Profiles Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Profiles Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 16 x H 40.5 cm.
Metal
$2,141 / item
Sand Profiles Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Sand Profiles Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 12.3 x H 34.5 cm.
Metal
Kaiser Leuchten desk lamp, 1950s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Beautiful large desk lamp in brass and metal. The shade is original yellow, but some primer shows through.
Metal, Brass
$2,141 / item
Red Profiles Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink Profiles Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 12.3 x H 34.5 cm.
Metal
$2,141 / item
Pink Profiles Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink Profiles Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 12.3 x H 34.5 cm.
Metal
$2,141 / item
Blue Profiles Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Profiles Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 12.3 x H 34.5 cm.
Metal
$2,141 / item
Black Profiles Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Profiles Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 12.3 x H 34.5 cm.
Metal
$2,141 / item
White Profiles Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
White Profiles Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 12.3 x H 34.5 cm.
Metal
Modernist Machine Age Art Deco Chrome Desk Lamp, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Original modernist chrome desk lamp of substantial quality, fully chromed so is in lovely condition, no pitting or tarnishing.
Metal, Enamel, Chrome
Vintage circa 1970s Fase Desk Lamp
By Fase
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice heavy metal body built vintage Fase table lamp. Made in Spain.
$2,726 / item
White Hat Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
White Hat Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 19 x W 33 x H 45 cm.
Metal, Brass
$2,726 / item
Black Hat Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Hat Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 19 x W 33 x H 45 cm.
Metal, Brass
$1,590 / item
Hala Pinocchio Desk or Wall Lamps
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Washington, DC
Hala Zeist Pinocchio lamps by H.Th.J.A. Basque. These function as a table or wall light. The light can be directed by adjustment to the metal tripod base with the colored metal shade...
Metal
$1,509 / item
Silver Brass Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver Brass Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 20.5 x H 51.2 cm.
Brass
$1,954 / item
Triangle Box Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Triangle Box Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 12 x W 15 x H 43 cm.
Metal
“Cobra” desk lamp by Cosack brothers – Germany 1955
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Girona, Girona
Fully adjustable desk lamp, coral lacquered sheet metal and brass.
Brass, Sheet Metal
Vintage Design Cream Lacquer Desk Lamp, 80s
Located in Marseille, FR
Vintage design cream lacquer desk lamp from the 80s, height 22 cm for a diameter of 10 cm.
Sheet Metal
$220Sale Price|20% Off
Multitask Multidirectional Petite Postmodern Table Desk Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
Swing arm desk table lamp circa 1980's multidirectional enameled shade finish with ceramic socket and polished chrome arm with off/on the switch at the base. nice working condition.
Chrome
Vintage Adjustable Desk Lamp in Metal, Plastic & Chrome, 1970s
By Arteluce, Jonathan Adler, Joe Colombo, Pierre Cardin
Located in San Diego, CA
Bold, sculptural, and undeniably playful, this authentic 1970s adjustable desk lamp embodies the era's fascination with functional design elevated through vibrant color and clean geo...
Metal, Chrome
$1,427 / item
Silver Desk Light II by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver Desk Light II by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 20.5 x H 49 cm.
Metal
Grey Desk, Table Lamp by Luxo
By Luxo
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel construction grey laquered by Luxo from the 1960s.
Steel
Casella Polished Brass Desk Lamp / Cedric Hartman
By Casella Lighting
Located in Chicago, IL
Casella Polished brass desk lamp. The switch cover appears to be missing.
Brass
$280Sale Price|30% Off
Grey Desk, Table Lamp by Luxo
By Luxo
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel construction grey lacquered by Luxo from the 1960s.
Steel
$290Sale Price|25% Off
Red Desk, Table Lamp by Luxo
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel construction red lacquered by Luxo from the 1970s.
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
Postmodern Multidirectional Chrome Desk Lamp by Walter Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare multidirectional desk lamp by Nessen Studios in chrome finish and steel, shade shown that rotates side to side, and the classic Nessen arm retractable system. the ...
Chrome
Pair of Original 1955 Industrial Adjustable Desk Lamps, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
An impressive pair of original industrial desk lamps dating from 1955, featuring black-painted metal construction, glossy dome-shaped shades, and articulated adjustable arms.
Metal
$4,197Sale Price|25% Off
A Large Desk Lamp by Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1900 A fine large desk lamp by Majorelle, the wrought iron base decorated with incised dots and diagonal lines, of tripod form with large circular wrought iron shelf d...
Wrought Iron
Large Modernist Desk Lamp in Patinated Brass 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Large Modernist Desk Lamp in Patinated Brass 1930s. Wonderful and large bauhaus style modernist desk or table lamp in patinated brass.
Brass
Leather Desk Lamp by the Famous French Maker Devereux
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Leather desk lamp by the famous French maker Devereux. Rewired and PAT tested to UK standards
Leather
Chrome Desk Lamp with Adjustable Shade, 1930s
By Daalderop KDM Royal Holland
Located in Delft, NL
Chrome desk lamp with adjustable shade, 1930s The desk lamp is rewired The measurements are: 40 cm high, 24 cm wide and the depth is 20 cm (the shade) The weight is 1737 gram.
Chrome
Armaturhantverk Tibro, Brass, Adjustable Desk Lamp, Sweden, 1960s
By Armatur Hantverk Tibro
Located in Stamford, CT
Armaturhantverk Tibro, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Brass, Adjustable Desk or Table Lamp, Sweden, 1960s A brass and lacquered wood adjustable desk or table lamp designed and produced...
Brass
Art Nouveau Brass Piano or Desk Lamp, Circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, GB
Art Nouveau Brass Piano or Desk Lamp, Circa 1900 A particularly charming early 20th-century Art Nouveau brass piano or desk lamp, beautifully designed with flowing botanical forms an...
Brass
$2,059 / item
Alouette Slanted Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Alouette Slated Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 22 x W 46 x H 40 cm.
Metal
$2,059 / item
Alouette Slanted Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Alouette Slated Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 22 x W 46 x H 40 cm.
Metal
$1,626 / item
Alouette Slanted Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Alouette Slated Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 22 x W 46 x H 40 cm.
Metal
$1,626 / item
Alouette Slanted Desk Light by Atelier Areti
Located in Geneve, CH
Alouette Slated Desk Light by Atelier Areti Dimensions: D 22 x W 46 x H 40 cm.
Metal
$220Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Space Age Lightolier Desk Table Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in San Diego, CA
Adjustable desk table desk lamp made in Japan with rotating shade and goes up and down, in perfect working condition.
Chrome
$292 / item
3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
Located in Geneve, CH
3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi Dimensions: D 16 x W 48 x H 25 cm Material: Lacquered recycled plastic, aluminum, stainless steel.
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
$292 / item
3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
Located in Geneve, CH
3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi Dimensions: D 16 x W 48 x H 25 cm Material: Lacquered recycled plastic, aluminum, stainless steel.
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
$292 / item
3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
Located in Geneve, CH
3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi Dimensions: D 16 x W 48 x H 25 cm Material: Lacquered recycled plastic, aluminum, stainless steel.
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
$292 / item
3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
Located in Geneve, CH
3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi Dimensions: D 16 x W 48 x H 25 cm Material: Lacquered recycled plastic, aluminum, stainless steel.
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
1970's Black and Acrylic Desk Lamp
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Great 1970's desk lamp. This is a well made lamp. I have been unable to find another example of this light but it does have a Italian feel to it.
Metal
Stilnovo Milano Table or Desk Lamp, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Renens, CH
Very nice and practical desk lamp that doesn’t take any room on the desk space itself, since it has to be clamped onto the side of the worktop.
Metal
$1,440 / item
Adjustable Desk Lamp SF 27 by Tecnolumen
By Tecnolumen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the 1920s, there was a series of similar desk lamps that could all be moved or rotated at various function points.
Metal
Stilnovo Joe Colombo Desk or Task Lamp
By Joe Colombo
Located in Montréal, QC
Iconic Joe Colombo for Stilnovo desk/task lamp. Includes both clamp and table base. 60 watts E-26 Edison medium base incandescent bulb recommended or higher if.
Aluminum, Enamel, Steel
Industrial Workshop Black Enamel Desk Lamp, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial table lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s.It features a black enamel shade with white enamel interior, an iron base and a chrome plated arm with three adju...
Enamel, Chrome, Iron
Metal American Industrial Cast Iron Table Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brown American goose neck desk light. Flexible arm with metal shade. Cast iron base.
Metal, Iron
American Victorian Brass Desk Lamp and Calendar
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian large brass rectangular desk lamp with adjustable calendar display on a rectangular base supporting a large brass shade.
Brass
1930s Art Deco Bauhaus Brass Desk Lamp
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful original Art Deco/Bauhaus desk lamp made from brass with a glass base. Typical smart Art Deco design with lovely patinated brass.
Brass
Mid Century Modern Dutch Enameled Metal Desk Lamp
By Egon Hillebrand, Hala Zeist, Gispen, Christian Dell
Located in Houston, TX
Mid Century Modern Dutch Enameled Metal Desk Lamp. This sculptural orange enameled designer lamp is an artful way to light your desk.
Metal
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.
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