$2,800
H 15.76 in W 15.76 in D 12.2 in
Art Deco Adjustable Counterweight Table Lamp Brass Nickel, France, circa 1935
Located in Vienna, AT
Nickeled counter-balance table lamp unattributed in very good condition, France, circa 1935 Fine
Brass, Nickel
$725Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.34 in W 38.59 in D 8.67 in
Counter Balance Desk Lamp Hustad Luchten, 1980s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice counter balance Hustadt Luchten Desk lamp Halogen 1980s 2 light modes. Adjustable in
Plastic
$475
H 35 in W 4 in D 26 in
Vintage 1980s Hustadt Leuchten Counter Balance Post Modern Table Desk Lamp
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage 1980s Hustadt Leuchten counter balance desk lamp. This chic post modern desk lamp is a
Metal
$1,876
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 7.88 in
Minimalist Black and Chrome Table Lamp, Counter Balance Swiss 1970's
By Swisslamps International AG
Located in London, GB
The counter balance architect's table Lamp is a rare find attributed to Laszlo Nigrini for Swiss
Metal, Chrome
$514
H 11.42 in W 12.6 in D 4.34 in
Midcentury adjustable diabolo counter balance architectural desk lamp, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Zaandam, NL
patinated condition. The diabolo shade can be adjusted as can be seen in the pics. The lamp is fitted of
Metal, Brass
$2,500
H 22 in W 30 in D 6 in
Italian Midcentury Brass Articulating and Counter-Balance Desk Lamp, Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Dramatic Italian Mid-Century Modern style desk or table lamp in the style of Angelo
Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Metal
Counter Balance Task lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Articulating counter balance task lamp
Steel, Chrome
William Lescaze Counter Balance Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
plated metal counter balance lamp.
Metal
Counter Balance Architect Desk Lamp, 1980s
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Black metal Architect desk lamp with counterweight and red details, reminiscent of the Memphis
Metal, Enamel
Hadrill and Horsemann Counter Balance Desk Lamp
Located in Stockport, GB
counter balance features the cast H & H monogram and a retractable magnifier. The unique design of the
Steel
Rare French Counter Balance Table Lamp
By Disderot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Counter Balance Table Lamp
Brass, Steel, Aluminum
Brass Counter Balance Table Lamps
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous set of two brass counter balance table lamps with dome shade. Each lamp is easily
Vintage Italian Diabolo Counter Balancing Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Unusual mid century counter balancing table lamp with a diabolo shaped lamp shade. Beautiful
Aluminum, Brass
French Counter Balance Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Weighted table lamp
Brass
Rare Lightolier Counter Balance Table Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table Lamp
Brass, Metal
Tiffany Studios New York "Counter Balance" Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York "Counter Balance" glass and bronze lamp. Featuring a Favrile glass
"Turtleback Tile Counter Balance" Desk Lamp by Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
An extremely rare American Art Nouveau "Turtleback Tile" counter balance table lamp by Tiffany
Bronze
"Turtleback Tile Counter Balance" Desk Lamp by, Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
A Fine and extremely rare American Art Nouveau "Turtleback Tile" Counter Balance Table Lamp by
Bronze
Sold
H 27.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Robert Sonneman Counter Balance White Metal and Chrome 1980s Table Desk Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A 1980s Robert Sonneman counter balance table lamp. This modern table lamp features a very chic 80s
Chrome
Sold
H 45.5 in W 30 in D 4.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Tizio Metal Table Lamp Richard Sapper Artemide 1970s, Italy
By Artemide, Richard Sapper
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an original Tizio, counter balance table lamp, by Richard Sapper for
Metal
Tiffany Studios Counter Balance Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
An American Art Nouveau "Counter Balance" desk lamp by, Tiffany Studios decorated with a Tiffany
Bronze
Tiffany Studios "Counter Balance" Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York glass and bronze “Counter Balance” desk lamp, featuring a blue and green
Blown Glass
"Counter Balance" Desk Lamp by, Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
An American Art Nouveau "Counter Balance" desk lamp by, Tiffany Studios decorated with a Tiffany
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Counter Balance Linen Fold Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Art Nouveau circa 1900 Desk or table lamp This lamp has a beautiful golden glow
Bronze
CEDRIC HARTMAN Counter Balance Brass Desk LAMP
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Vintage CEDRIC HARTMAN Counter Balance Brass Desk Lamp Made in United States, Omaha c. 1970s–80s
Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 44.5 in W 8 in D 11 in
Brass Table Lamp with Counter Balance by Stilnova Adjustable Height & Direction
Located in Kansas City, MO
Large Italian counter-balance table or desk lamp by Stilnova. The height is adjustable as is the
Brass, Steel
Tiffany Studios New York "Counter Balance" Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
“Damascene” shade with iridescent decoration atop a single arm counter balance base, circa 1900. A similar
Tiffany Studios New York "Counter Balance" Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York patinated bronze "counter balance" desk lamp featuring a yellow pulled
Tiffany Studios New York "Counter Balance" Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York Favrile glass and patinated bronze desk lamp with an iridescent gold
Art Nouveau "Counter-Balance" Desk Lamp by Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
An American Art Nouveau bronze & favrile glass"Counter-Balance" Desk Lamp by, Tiffany Studios
Bronze
Sold
H 15.25 in Dm 8.25 in
Tiffany Studios New York Counter Balance Damascene Bronze and Favrile Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
A Tiffany Studios New York Favrile glass and patinated bronze "Counter Balance" desk lamp with an
Bronze
Sold
H 45.5 in Dm 4 in
Pair of Self-Balancing Wavelength Table Lamps in Brass, Netherlands, circa 1975
By Jean Royère
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An incredible pair of counter balance 'wavelength' table lamps, each with a lyrically bent frame in
Brass, Steel
Tiffany Studios Counter Balance Table Lamp
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios counter balance bronze and pulled feather Favrile art glass shade table or desk
Bronze
Tiffany Studios "Counter Balance" Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York "Favrile" glass and patinated bronze desk lamp with a highly rare
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Counter Balance" Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York patinated bronze "counter balance" desk lamp featuring a green damascene
Sold
H 22 in W 22 in D 11.81 in
Mauro Martini Adjustable Counterweight Table Lamp Picchio, Italy, circa 1965
By Fratelli Martini, Mauro Martini
Located in Vienna, AT
Dark green counter-balance table lamp by Mauro Martini, Italy, circa 1965 Mauro Martini
Steel
Hadrill & Horstmann Industrial Counter Balance Lamp
By Hadrill & Horstman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Carwardine invented the spring loaded 'Anglepoise' lamp in 1932 for Herbert Terry. Since
Cedric Hartman Counter Balance Brass Desk Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Westport, CT
Cedric Hartman original brass counter balance desk lamp all original.
Wire, Brass
Hadrill & Horstmann Counter Balance Lamp, circa 1930
Located in Culver City, CA
Hadrill & Horstmann counter balance lamp, with magnifying lens and original factory paint
Tiffany Counter Balance Desk Lamp with Associated Shade
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Petaluma, CA
In simple terms what we have here is a wonderful Tiffany counter balance bronze base with a period
Bronze
Sold
H 17.72 in W 7.09 in D 17.72 in
1930 Vintage Retro Hostman Industrial Adjustable Counter Balance Lamp
By Hadrill & Horstman
Located in Markington, GB
Art Deco / vintage retro Horstman Industrial adjustable counter balanced lamp. Fully functional
Metal
A 1970's Articulated Counter Balance Table Lamp By Sonneman
By Sonneman Lighting
Located in New York, NY
A 1970's Articulated counter balance Table Lamp by Sonneman
1980s Metal Counter Balance Table Lamp Very Rare
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Beautiful desk lamp with counter balance repositioning frame. Very rare table lamp!
Metal
Counter Balance Lamps
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Work top mounted counter balance desk lights, English, 1950s. Two available, price is per
Enamel
Italian Counter Balance Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Counter Balance Lamp . C: 1950s Designer unknown. Brass and Painted Metal
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern counter balance desk lamps, pair
Located in London, GB
Perfect mid century modern counter balance desk lamps, pair available. Or $600 each
Iron
Pair of Articulating Counter Balance Task Reading Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of tension adjustable crane form counter balance halogen task and reading lamps in light
Metal
$7,138 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$2,340Sale Price|51% Off
H 29.52 in W 39.37 in D 17.71 in
Brass and Glass Console Table Romeo Rega, Italy, 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass and chrome console table with a glass top, Italy mid-century Very well preserved console table with inwards turned bundle pillar feet. Very good overall condition, no chips ...
Brass, Chrome
$1,550 / item
H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in
Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
By Seth Premo, Arvo Ray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...
Brass, Silver Leaf, Steel
$1,600
H 29.25 in Dm 20 in
Cesare Lacca Style Stainless Steel & Round Glass Tripod Side Table, Italy, 1950
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Miami, FL
Minimalist and elegant Mid-Century Modern side, end or drink table attributed to Cesare Lacca and designed in Italy in the 1950s. It is made of stainless-steel has a polished finish ...
Stainless Steel
Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
By Difane, Colección Estudio
Located in Mexico City, MX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
Hardwood
Counterbalance Brass Desk Lamp, Midcentury style
By Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite desk lamp with a solid brass counterbalance is designed to enhance your workspace without taking up room on your desk. Its twin bulb system in the shade provides both ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$2,340 / item
H 32.6 in W 20 in D 32.6 in
Large Pierre Guariche 'G25' Articulating Wall Lamp for Sammode Studio
By Sammode, Pierre Guariche
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Pierre Guariche 'G25' articulating wall lamp for Sammode Studio. Originally designed by Pierre Guariche, this iconic wall lamp is newly produced in an authorized re-edition b...
Brass, Aluminum, Steel
Scandinavian Wall Light in Patinated Copper
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall light, copper, Scandinavia, 1960s A stunning and well-executed wall light of the 1960s made in Scandinavia. The manufacturer used copper for this specific design that obtained ...
Copper
1930s Art Deco Table Lamp by Electrolier
By Electrolier Manufacturing Co., Gilbert Rohde, Rembrandt Lamp Company, Raymond Loewy
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare bold , art deco , machine age , streamline chrome table lamp by Electrolier , North America . Solid well made construction. Nice deep chrome finish from the 30s Contain...
Metal, Chrome
$2,177
H 21.66 in Dm 17.72 in
Moana chromed metal table/floor lamp by Luigi Massoni for DH Guzzini, Italy 1970
By Luigi Massoni, D. H. Guzzini
Located in Renens, CH
Moana table lamp designed by Luigi Massoni around 1968 Produced by D.H (Design House) Guzzini, Italy 1968 Tulip shaped base and structure in chromed metal wire with metacrylate sha...
Chrome
Pair of Joe Colombo 'Fresnel' Outdoor Wall Lamps in White for Oluce
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Joe Colombo 'Fresnel' outdoor wall lamps in white for Oluce. Executed in lacquered aluminum and glass, this is one of the most refined Minimalist Italian designs of the midc...
Aluminum
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
Swedish Art Deco Desk Lamp
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Swedish art deco chrome plated brass desk lamp. Bauhaus style. Green spherical shade painted white on the inside. Shade diameter: 29 cm. Base with green ring at the stem. On/Of...
Brass
Swedish Erik Chambert art deco desk, 1940
Located in Uccle, BE
A mid 20th century birch art deco desk with 7 drawers and key included. Date of manufacture stamped: 20 12 1940 Designed by Erik Chambert (1902-1988) who was a pioneering interior d...
Birch
Art Deco Modernist Double Shade Table Lamp
Located in Devon, England
Originating from France is this very stylish 1930s Art Deco Modernist table lamp. Looks as equally attractive switched on or off. Features a chrome circular stepped base with central...
Chrome
Unique Console Table by Goons
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique console table by Goons Dimensions: W 120 x D 27 x H 74 cm Materials: Wood Dimensions can be adjusted +/- 10 cm Goons is located in Paris, France. All of their designs are ma...
Wood
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.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
