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Italian Table Lamp
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian Table Lamp with Adjustable Shade Connected to Brass Poles and Glass Base. Fontana Arte
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

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Brass, Enamel

Italian Table Lamp
Italian Table Lamp
H 14 in Dm 9 in
Italian table lamp.
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Tall Italian table lamp in bronze, decorated with masks and guirlandes. Grey shade in linen with a
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Antique 1860s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Italian table lamp.
Italian table lamp.
H 41.74 in Dm 19.69 in
Italian Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian table lamp in original condition . Smaller size but nice design . Lamp is in good working
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Italian  Table Lamp
Italian  Table Lamp
H 11 in W 6 in D 8 in
Italian Table Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian table lamp, Ceramicas Olarca. Diameter:34 cm. Height:60 cm The shade of the table lamp is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Leather, Fabric

Italian Table Lamp
Italian Table Lamp
H 23.63 in Dm 13.39 in
Midcentury Italian Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian table lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 19" Height to shade rest: 29
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

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Ceramic

1960s Italian Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian table lamp , the lamp has not the shade and is rewired USA. The condition is
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Antique 1630s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

1960s Italian Table Lamp
1960s Italian Table Lamp
H 20 in W 9 in D 7 in
Italian Table Lamp Design, 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian table lamp design, 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Italian Table Lamp Design, 1970s
Italian Table Lamp Design, 1970s
H 17.72 in W 21.66 in D 9.85 in
Pair of Italian Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opaline glass and brass Italian table lamps.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Table Lamps
Pair of Italian Table Lamps
H 21.5 in Dm 11.5 in
1950s Italian table lamp
Located in Medesano, Parma
Immerse your home in the charming sophistication of Italy with our 1950's Italian table lamp. This
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

1950s Italian table lamp
1950s Italian table lamp
H 27.56 in Dm 15.75 in
Midcentury Italian Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Superb 1950s Ferrari red Italian table lamp with an adjustable shade on a V-shaped base connected
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Sheet Metal, Brass

Midcentury Italian Table Lamp, 1950s
Midcentury Italian Table Lamp, 1950s
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H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in
Mid-Century Italian Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Italian Table Lamp, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Italian Table Lamp, 1960s
Mid-Century Italian Table Lamp, 1960s
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Marble Italian Table lamp, circa 1970s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Rare pyramid marble shaped Italian table lamp, circa 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Marble Italian Table lamp, circa 1970s
Marble Italian Table lamp, circa 1970s
H 15.5 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Mid-Century Italian Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Italian Table Lamp, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

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Marble

Pair of Vintage Italian Table Lamps
By Stilnovo
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Vintage Italian Table Lamps. Attributed to Stilnovo or Arredoluce
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Bamboo Italian Table Lamps circa 1970s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Italian table lamps circa 1970s bamboo, vienna straw. Good vintage condition.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Bamboo, Straw

Bamboo Italian Table Lamps circa 1970s
Bamboo Italian Table Lamps circa 1970s
H 17.5 in W 9.75 in D 9.75 in
2 italian table lamps around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Italian table lamps around 1960s Brass parts polished and stove enameled Aluminium blackened
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass

2 italian table lamps around 1960s
2 italian table lamps around 1960s
H 8.67 in W 4.34 in D 4.14 in
Italian Table Lamp by Lumen, Italy, 1950s
By Lumen
Located in Milan, IT
Italian table lamp by Lumen, Italy 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Marble, Aluminum, Brass

Italian Table Lamp by Lumen, Italy, 1950s
Italian Table Lamp by Lumen, Italy, 1950s
H 14.18 in W 11.03 in D 6.7 in
Italian Table Lamp by Sergio Asti
By Sergio Asti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Table lamp by Sergio Asti. Brushed steel and chrome tips fab light in your direction.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

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Chrome, Steel

Italian Table Lamp by Sergio Asti
Italian Table Lamp by Sergio Asti
H 30.5 in W 6.5 in D 26 in
Hand Painted Italian Table Lamps
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Wonderful old new stock hand painted Italian table lamps. New wiring and socket. Signed and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Petite Italian Table Lamp, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique petite Italian table lamp from the 1960s in brass and black and off-white enameled metal, on
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Metal

Petite Italian Table Lamp, 1960
Petite Italian Table Lamp, 1960
H 6 in W 7.5 in D 3 in
Italian Table Lamp from the 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Italian table lamp from the 1950s brass and black lacquered aluminium shade. Screen can be turned
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Aluminum

Italian Table Lamp from the 1950s
Italian Table Lamp from the 1950s
H 11.82 in Dm 11.82 in
Italian Table Lamp in Bronze, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A stylish Italian table lamp in bronze, circa 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Bronze

Mid-Century Italian Table Lamp
By Fontana Arte
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Italian table lamp. High quality construction and attention to detail comprising a cut
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Table Lamp
Mid-Century Italian Table Lamp
H 28 in W 17.75 in D 12 in
Italian Table Lamp in Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Italian table lamp in opaline glass shade A beautiful Italian table lamp with a big opaline
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Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

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Opaline Glass

Italian Table Lamp in Opaline Glass Shade
Italian Table Lamp in Opaline Glass Shade
H 25.6 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Italian Table Lamp NOS with Ceramic Shade
Located in Berlin, DE
Italian Table Lamp NOS with Ceramic Shade, Italy 1980s.
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Vintage 1980s Table Lamps

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Metal

Italian Table Lamp NOS with Ceramic Shade
Italian Table Lamp NOS with Ceramic Shade
H 16.93 in W 9.06 in D 23.63 in
Italian Table Lamp Steel Curved Silver, 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian table lamp steel curved silver, 1970s. 1 Light Bulb E27 max 80 Watt.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Steel

Italian Table Lamp Steel Curved Silver, 1970s
Italian Table Lamp Steel Curved Silver, 1970s
H 14.18 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in
1970s Italian Table Lamp by Stilux
By Stilux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian table lamp by Stilux Milano. The lamp is made with plexiglass shade , brass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Pair of Italian Table Lamps Small
By G.C.M.E
Located in Red Lion, PA
A pair of beautiful Italian Table Lamps by G.C.M.E with enameled black painted base and white cones
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Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass

Italian Table Lamp in Coral Murano Glass
Located in London, GB
Italian table lamps in coral Murano glass with bubbles and gold inclusion in the style of Barovier
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Italian Table Lamps Large
By G.C.M.E
Located in Red Lion, PA
A pair of beautiful Italian Table Lamps by G.C.M.E with enameled black painted base and white cones
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Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Italian Table Lamps Large
Pair of Italian Table Lamps Large
H 18.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Italian Table Lamp in the Style of Reggiani
By Valenti, Studio Tetrarch, Reggiani
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Italian table lamp in the style of Reggiani. A highly architectural and quintessentially
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

1970s Italian Table Lamp in Steel and Iron
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Italian table lamp in steel and iron.
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Late 20th Century Italian Table Lamps

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Steel, Iron

1970s Italian Table Lamp in Steel and Iron
1970s Italian Table Lamp in Steel and Iron
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Mid Century Italian Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1950's Italian table lamps in a swirling pattern. Measurements: Height of body
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Mid-Century Made In Italy Table Lamp 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Made in Italy table lamp 1950s Intact and in good condition, small signs of aging. E14
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

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Metal

Large Blanc de Chine Reticulated Italian Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage large Blanc de Chine reticulated Italian table lamp. A very imposing and beautiful piece.
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20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Reggiani, Pair of Italian Table Lamps in Chrome
By Reggiani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reggiani, pair of Italian table lamps in chrome. Shades in black linen Measures: Base diameter 6".
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Vintage 1970s European Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mercury Glass Globe Italian Table Lamp from the 1970s
Located in Brussels , BE
Mercury glass globe Italian table lamp 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Mercury Glass

1960s Modern Ceramic and Walnut Italian Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
1950s modern walnut and ceramic Italian table lamps with hand-painted detail. Height to light
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Walnut

Two Colors Italian Table Lamp in Murano Glass 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Two colors Italian table lamp in Murano glass.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Pair of Italian Table Lamps in Bronze, circa 1980
Located in London, GB
An original pair of Italian table lamps in bronze with the base in glass, circa 1980s.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Bronze

Italian Table Lamp Brass and Glass Valenti Design 1970
By Valenti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Particular Italian table lamp brass and glass Valenti design, the bubble has internal cracks due to
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Vintage Midcentury Italian Table Lamp by Vistosi Murano, Italy
By Vistosi
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Midcentury Italian Table Lamp by Vistosi, Murano, Italy. Vintage spherical in patterned
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Blown Glass

1970s Italian Table Lamp Raw Edge Travertine Stainless
By Paul Evans
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Italian Table Lamp Raw Edge Travertine and Stainless Steel Rough Cut Modern Table Lamp Italy
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Travertine, Stainless Steel

Pair of Amazing Italian Table Lamps, 1970s, by Tommaso Barbi
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of amazing Italian table lamps, 1970s, by Tommaso Barbi.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Italian Table Lamps in Murano Glass
Located in Vilnius, LT
This pair of Italian table lamps are made of transparent Murano glass. The base is made of
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Minimal Italian Table Lamp Brass Gold Marbe Base Square 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal Italian table lamp brass gold marbe base square 1970s base cm.16x16.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Marble, Brass

Pair of Italian Table Lamps in Light Green Murano Glass
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Italian table lamps in light green Murano glass. E27 bulbs compatible US E26  
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Italian Table Lamp in Green Marble and Bronze, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
An elegant Italian table lamp in green marble from Alps with bronze hardware Circa 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Marble, Brass

Daphne Brass Italian Table Lamp
By Cristina Celestino
Located in Geneve, CH
Daphne brass Italian table lamp. Daphne- lamp made entirely of brass and glass with our “Pulegoso
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2010s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Daphne Brass Italian Table Lamp
Daphne Brass Italian Table Lamp
H 47.25 in Dm 11.82 in
1960's Murano Glass Italian Table Lamp By Camer
By Camer Glass
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1960s Murano glass Italian table lamp made by Camer Glass, in vintage original condition
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Vintage Italian Table Lamp in Porcelain and Glass
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Vintage Italian Table Lamp in Porcelain and Glass Made in porcelain and glass with crystal lustres
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Vintage 1970s Belle Époque Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Vintage Italian Table Lamp by Nuova Elleluce
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and well made vintage Italian table lamp by Nuova Elleluce. It was made in Italy and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Steel

Pink & Gold Murano Art Glass Mushroom Shape Italian Table Lamp Nice
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pink & gold Murano glass mushroom shape Italian table lamp Nice.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Italian Table Lamp Pop Art Selenova Steel and Murano Glass 1970s
By Selenova
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian table lamp pop art selenova steel and murano glass 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Italian Table Lamp Curved Plexiglass Harvey Guzzini Design 1960s Orange White
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian table lamp curved plexiglass Harvey Guzzini design 1960s orange white.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Italian Table Lamp in the Style of Stilnovo, 1960s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An Italian table lamp made in the 1960s. The lighting has an exceptional design. The light
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Italian Table Lamp in the Style of Stilnovo, 1960s, Italy
Italian Table Lamp in the Style of Stilnovo, 1960s, Italy
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H 11.03 in W 5.52 in D 7.88 in
Italian Table Lamp in the Style of Stilnovo, 1960s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An Italian table lamp made in the 1960s. The lighting has an exceptional design. The light
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Table Lamp in the Style of Stilnovo, 1960s, Italy
Italian Table Lamp in the Style of Stilnovo, 1960s, Italy
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H 13.78 in W 9.06 in D 11.03 in
Large Italian Table Lamp in Opal Glass and Wood and Brass
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Large Italian table lamp from the 1950s. The lamp has an oval shaped opal glass light cover with a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Large Italian Table Lamp in White Opaline Glass, 1960s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Vintage Italian table lamp in white opaline glass, 1970s. Period: 1960s Style: Space Age, Mid
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Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Pair of Contemporary Italian Table Lamps
Located in London, London
Table lamps Turned wood Shade included Made in Italy Contemporary These contemporary Italian
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Wood

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Italian Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Italian table lamp available at 1stDibs. Each Italian table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. There are 41574 variations of the antique or vintage Italian table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 5921 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Italian table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Italian table lamp, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one Italian table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Artemide, Stilnovo and Fontana Arte produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an Italian Table Lamp?

The average selling price for an Italian table lamp at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $39,906,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right table-lamps for You

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.

Questions About Italian Table Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.

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Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.

Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?

Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.

With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production

Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.

Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales

The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.

Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room

This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.

NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection

In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.

This Handsome Leather Pendant Light Is Crafted Using Saddle-Making Techniques

The Doma by L’Aviva Home nods to Colombia’s equestrian heritage.