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1950s Laurel Lamp Sculptural Desk Task Light Modern Brass Flair
By Laurel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Desk lamp
1950s Laurel desk lamp task light classic sculptural midcentury design
Delightful
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Richard Sapper for Knoll Desk Task Executive or Conference Chair - Brown Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer Richard Sapper for Knoll the desk chairs in rich dark brown Spinneybeck leather, fully
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 36.63 in W 24.75 in D 26.5 in
Set desk and chair Derk Jan De Vries 1980 circa
By Maisa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
keen attention to detail, this desk showcases a light oak wood structure and tabletop, creating a warm
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Grey Painted Writing Desk in the Style Gustavian from the 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
A grey painted writing desk in the Gustavian style from the 1840s is a captivating piece that
Category
Antique 1840s Danish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Stunning Late 19th Century Campaign or Travelers Desk Attr. to Thomas Potter
By Thomas Potter
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique quarter-sawn, two piece oak campaign desk.
This may very well be the most beautiful and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Desks
Materials
Brass
Free Shipping
H 44.9 in W 34.6 in D 17.3 in
Antique Vintage Industrial Adjustable Metal & Brass Desk Table Task Lamp Light
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique vintage Industrial adjustable metal and brass desk, table lamp or light.
Category
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Vintage Industrial Dugdills Brass Table Desk Task Factory Lamp Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A rare and early example of a brass daisy joint table lamp by the illustrious John Dugdill, circa 1920.
- This scarce lamp features the trademark 'daisy head’ joints in three place...
Category
Early 20th Century British Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Enamel
H 37.41 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Modernist & Architectural / Post Modern Clamp Task Desk Lamp
Located in Oakland, CA
Post Modern design in this clamp desk lamp chromed wire architecture with a cord tension for
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Brown Mid-Century Modern Metal Desk Library, Desk or Task Lamp in Brown
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Mid-Century Modern brown task lamp or library lamp. Featuring an elongated top with long light and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950s Scandinavian Swan Neck Gooseneck Task Desk Lamp Black & Brass Midcentury
By Erik Wärnå, Ewå Värnamo
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
, which makes it the perfect light for reading, or to provide spot illumination for tasks. The cone shape
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
H 20.48 in W 4.73 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Antique Louis Kalff Black Table Desk Task Lamp For Philips
By Louis Kalff
Located in Sale, GB
- A stylish black adjustable desk lamp by designer Louis Kalff for Philips, The Netherlands circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Nessen Brass Task Desk Table Lamp Original Metal Diffuser Shade Finial
By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Lighting
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage, mid century modern table or task lamp designed by Walter Von Nessen in the 1930's and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Post-War Helion Bakelite Desk Task Lamp East German Industrial 1950s MidCentury
By Helion Arnstadt, VEB Leuchten
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
1950s desk lamp designed for Helion VEB Leuchtenbau in the city of Arnstadt, East Germany
Category
Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
H 16.15 in Dm 7.09 in
Mid Century Modern Anders Pehrson Tube Desk Task Table Lamp, Sweden, 1970's
By Anders Pherson
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid Century Modern tubular task desk lamp designed by Swedish designer Anders Pehrson for Ateljé
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
H 15.5 in W 31.5 in D 6.5 in
Midcentury Kaiser Idell Desk Task Lamp by Christian Dell Model 6782 German 1950s
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
desk lamp, sat on green baize, is in very good period condition, with light patina to the brass arm and
Category
Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
German Space Age Modern Pair Desk/Shelf Clip-on Task Lights Roger Tallon Erco
By ERCO Leuchten, Roger Tallon
Located in Miami, FL
German Space Age Modern Pair of Desk/Shelf Clip-on Lights by Roger Tallon (1929-2011), world re
Category
Vintage 1970s German Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Bendable Post Modern Tube Desk Task Lamp in the Style of Anders Pehrson, 1980's
By Anders Pherson
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Post Modern tubular task desk lamp in the style of Swedish designer Anders Pehrson. This highly
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
H 12.5 in W 36.25 in D 6.5 in
Lale, Tulip Geometric Metal Lamp, Floor Light and Desk Light
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Lamp. This stunning floor light and desk light combines geometric design, superior craftsmanship, and a
Category
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Red Enameled Task Lamp by Napako
By Napako
Located in Los Angeles, CA
directional light to a desk or side table. In original condition with visible wear and scratching consistent
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Brutalist Metal Task Lamp in the Style of Gino Sarfatti and Rodchenko
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Palm Desert, CA
. This sculptural lamp would be a wonderful addition to any interior, perfect for desk task lamp! This
Category
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Jielde Desk Light by Jean-Louis Domecq c.1950-1960-FREE SHIPPING
By Jielde
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Original Jielde two arm, three jointed desk lamp mounted on a heavy steel base. Designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
H 50 in W 8 in D 7 in
Marianne Brandt Desk Lamps, 1950
By Marianne Brandt, Kandem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Kandem task lamps for Leuchtenbau Leipzig, post WWII Model manufactured with original
Category
Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
O. C. White Industrial Desk Lamp
By O.C. White
Located in Buffalo, NY
O C White Industrial desk lamp with additional light fixture. Fully adjustable. Retains original
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel
Modern, Articulated, Copper & Walnut Timber, Mortar & Pestle Table & Desk Lamp
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
the light to articulate. This articulation makes this lamp perfect for a desk or other task lighting
Category
2010s South African Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper, Steel
H 20.48 in W 31.5 in D 7.88 in
Lytegem Spherical Desk Lamp by Michael Lax for Lightoiler
By Lightolier, Michael Lax
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Lytegem desk lamp in off-white with spherical metal shade, cube base and chrome arm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Zinc, Steel
Black Minimalist Desk Lamp by Designer Robert Sonneman, '80s
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
A designer black desk, task, or nightstand table lamp/light, Minimalist design period, 1988. Lamp
Category
Vintage 1980s American Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Gilt Metal Italian Adjustable Desk Lamp
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A gilt metal and plastic desk lamp designed and manufactured in Italy in the seventies in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
French "Fare" Desk/Banker's Lamp Chrome Adjustable Art Deco from 1930s
By Art Decor
Located in Beirut, LB
Vintage from the 1930s.
Materials: chrome, marble base.
Classic vintage French "Fare" desk lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Chrome
H 23.63 in W 7.49 in D 7.29 in
Lumina LED Flo Desk Lamp by Foster and Partners in STOCK
By Foster + Partners, Lumina
Located in New York, NY
Flo desk
6W LED
2-step push button dimming
on the head
Foster and Partners
Task LED light in
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mahogany Genothalmic Cabinet by General Optical Co Roll Top Medical Work Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mahogany Genothalmic Cabinet by General Optical Co. Roll Top Medical Work Desk Station
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
H 59.25 in W 30 in D 18.75 in
1970s Space Age Orange and Black Italian Desk Lamp by Targetti Sankey
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Aci Castello, IT
captivating focal point in any space. Functionally, the desk lamp is designed to provide task lighting for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 7.09 in
European 18th Century Tall Secretary with Slant Front Desk and Old Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
glass doors, slant front desk and five graduated drawers. Discover elegance and functionality
Category
Antique 18th Century European Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 86 in W 46 in D 22 in
Lumina LED Flo Desk Lamp in Metallic Bronze by Foster and Partners in STOCK
By Foster + Partners, Lumina
Located in New York, NY
Flo desk
6W LED
2-step push button dimming
on the head
Foster and Partners
Task LED light in
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Arteluce Table Lamp Model A400 by Bruno Gecchelin, 1970s
By Arteluce, Bruno Gecchelin
Located in Ferndale, MI
weighted metal desk lamp has an articulating head for task lighting. The supporting reflector head holds
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Cast Aluminium Small Industrial Spot Lighting by HRLM
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
, dining tables, desks. Anywhere you want directional down lighting or task lighting.
With authentic
Category
Early 2000s Chinese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
21st Century Cleveland Table Lamp Marble and Brass
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
light through a cylindrical smoked glass shade.
Whit versatile uses such as task lighting at your
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage Ajusco Articulating Industrial Lamp c.1930-FREE SHIPPING
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Price is per piece.
Wall or desk mounted steel task lamps with three articulating joints
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Circus Table Lamp Designed by Corinna Warm for Warm In Black/Bronze
By Corinna Warm, WARM
Located in Santa Monica, CA
functionality between ambient light and task light. This allows for its minimal aesthetic without interruptions
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Everyday Brass Pendant
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
of the reading light next to our beds in our childhood homes, or the lamp above the teacher’s desk in
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Everyday Black Pendant
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
of the reading light next to our beds in our childhood homes, or the lamp above the teacher’s desk in
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Everyday Brass Ceiling/Wall Lamp
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
of the reading light next to our beds in our childhood homes, or the lamp above the teacher’s desk in
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Circus Table Lamp Designed by Corinna Warm White/Bronze
By WARM, Corinna Warm
Located in Santa Monica, CA
and task light. This allows for its minimal aesthetic without interruptions of the form by unsightly
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
A 1950s Industrial American Table Lamp by Dazor
By Dazor
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A Dazor floating fixture metal industrial desk lamp number 2324, in original conditions. Consistent
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Hans Agne Jakobsson Model B-54 Lamp for Markaryd
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
downcast illumination from the conical enamel shade, so ideal for use as task light. Wire feeds through the
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel
Acrilica Portoro Marble Table Lamp by Joe Colombo for Oluce
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
thickness and curvature allows for significant conduction properties allowing for the light to travel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Industrial Taske Table Lamp Midgard by Curt Fischer, 1950s
By Curt Fischer
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A jointed fully adjustable German table light by Industrial designer Curt Fischer who was hugely
Category
Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Joe Colombo Spider Arc Lamp by O-Luce, 1967
By Joe Colombo
Located in Dronten, NL
tilt.
This arc desk task Spider lamp is clamped to a table or other surface. It comes from the first
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rare! Mid Century Modern Lightolier Twin Articulating Lamp Gerald Thurston 1955
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
while the other can be used for reading, writing or other tasks.
Light age appropriate wear to the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 25 in W 16 in D 16 in
Vintage Dutch wall unit
By Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Brooklyn, NY
home or tackling tasks, this desk is designed to meet your needs.
4. **Light Bar:** Illuminate your
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Superlight Table Lamp in White by Pablo Designs
By Matthew Boyko, Peter Stathis, Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
maximal function. Superlight is a task light reduced to its essence. A gestural line in space resulting in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Superlight Table Lamp in Black by Pablo Designs
By Matthew Boyko, Peter Stathis, Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
maximal function. Superlight is a task light reduced to its essence. A gestural line in space resulting in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Kila Red Dog Rolling Table Lamp by Harry Allen for IKEA
By Harry Allen, IKEA
Located in Topeka, KS
accolades worldwide for its fabulous design. Harry’s inspiration for this rolling task light was his life
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
'PK-11' Armchairs by Poul Kjærholm for EKC, Set of Six, Denmark c. 1957, Signed
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
want to see. Very light and attractive patina to both the steel and leather, however with no damage or
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.25 in W 25 in D 26.75 in
"Angelika's Pets, " Wood Engraving by Robert Franz Von Neumann
By Robert Franz Von Neumann
Located in Milwaukee, WI
woman sitting at a desk, working on a wood engraving. Two large cats sit near her and look out a window
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Industrial Desk Lamp, Cast Iron and Steel Adjustable
By Get Back, Inc.
Located in Oakville, CT
Table task lamp, cast iron and steel American adjustable desk light, vintage Industrial. Base
Category
2010s American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Iron, Enamel, Steel
Industrial Desk Lamp - Cast Iron and Steel Adjustable
Located in Oakville, CT
Table task lamp, cast iron and steel American adjustable desk light, vintage Industrial. Base
Category
2010s American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel, Steel, Iron
Vietnam Era Tank Destroyer Scope Aluminum and Brass Custom Base
Located in New York, NY
destroyer had little or no protection for the crew. They were assigned with the task of eliminating the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Desk Accessories
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Spectacular Modernist Art Deco Desk Lamp by Donald Deskey
By Donald Deskey
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Superb Chrome Art Deco Desk lamp that pivots and allows you to adjust the light beneficial to your
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Barry Table Light in Black with Brass Detail
By Delightfull
Located in New York, NY
fine bedroom table lamp. Going as high as 13’, this is a fantastic task and reading light for bed.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
LED Industrial Desk Lamp or Table Lamp with Clock
By Van Dusen Clockworks
Located in Dallas, TX
adjustable task light, as well as a chrome base that is lit internally with red LED lighting. Each lighting
Category
2010s American Steampunk Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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Desk Task Light For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal desk task light for your home. A desk task light — often made from metal, iron and steel — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a desk task light — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right desk task light, those designed in Industrial and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made desk task light has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jean Louis Domecq, Jielde and Nanbu Ind. Co. LTD are consistently popular.
How Much is a Desk Task Light?
Prices for a desk task light can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $175 and can go as high as $2,950, while the average can fetch as much as $1,350.
Questions About Desk Task Light
- What is a task light used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Task lighting is used for seeing small or low-contrast objects. It provides extra lighting for specific tasks in a room that may already have some ambient lighting. Task lighting includes table lamps, desk lamps and other practical fixtures. It can be used for a variety of activities such as reading, writing, working, cooking, and applying makeup. Shop a range of antique and vintage task lighting fixtures on 1stDibs.
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