Pair of Marcel Breuer Art Deco Architectural Lamps, Paris Exposition
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of the architectural table lamps based on the design by Marcel Breuer for the The International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris, held in Paris, Fran...
Bronze, Nickel
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
Marcel Breuer Art Deco Table Lamps, Nickel-Plated Brass, Hungary, 1925
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Impressed manufacturer's mark to base of each example ‘Marcel Breuer Exposition Paris 1925’. Stamped manufacturer's mark to underside of one example ‘Exposition Paris 1925’.
Brass, Nickel
Bauhaus Desk Lamp Signed Marcel Breuer Exposition, Paris, 1925
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Morazzone, Varese
This beautiful desk lamp comes from the series of lamps designed from Marcel Breuer, which were presented during the exhibition in Paris in 1925. Marcel Breuer, well known for the...
Nickel
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H 21.5 in W 12.25 in D 5.88 in
Antique Art Deco Brass Table Lamp by Marcel Breuer for 1925 Paris Exposition
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Detroit, MI
This antique Art Deco brass table lamp by Marcel Breuer is dated from 1925. This exceptional and historical lamp was designed by famed German Bauhaus architect and designer Marcel Br...
Brass, Nickel
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H 22.05 in W 5.12 in D 9.85 in
Very Rare Bauhaus Commemorative Brass Table Lamp by Marcel Breuer, 1925
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A very rare Bauhaus brass table lamp, stamped 'Marcel Breuer/Exposition/Paris 1925' (on the base).
Brass
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H 11.42 in W 10.24 in D 5.91 in
Brass Bauhaus Art Deco lamp by Marcel Breuer, Paris exposition 1925
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Zaandam, NL
Wonderfull large brass desk lamp by Marcel Breuer for the 1925 Paris exposition, stamped.
Brass
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H 19.3 in W 11.03 in D 5.12 in
Brass Bauhaus Art Deco lamp by Marcel Breuer, Paris exposition 1925
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Zaandam, NL
Wonderfull large brass desk lamp by Marcel Breuer for the 1925 Paris exposition, stamped and marked underneath the base. we believe this is to be a later edition ca 1980s.
Brass
Modernist Table Lamp by Marcel Breuer, France, 1925
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Roma, IT
Modernist Table Lamp, model exhibited “Exposition Marcel Breuer, Paris 1925”. Golden brass.
Bronze
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H 19.69 in W 14.97 in D 5.12 in
Brass Bauhaus Art Deco architectural desk or table lamp attributed Marcel Breuer
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Zaandam, NL
Gorgeous example of a Bauhaus desk lamp with the design attributed to Marcel Breuer. We have made the attribution to Breuer has we also have listed a larger version ( different model...
Brass
Exposition de Paris Brass Desk Lamp by Marcel Breuer, signed, Paris 1925
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Marked on the plinth with engraved round seal "Exposition Paris 195 Marcel Breuer".
Brass
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H 22.84 in W 9.06 in D 7.88 in
Marcel Breuer table lamp, Exposition of Paris 1925, Made in Germany Bauhaus
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
Composed of brass plated nickel and stamped “Exposition Paris 1925”. Made in Germany, designer Marcel Breuer one of the most important Bauhaus designer.
Brass
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H 22.05 in W 5.12 in D 9.85 in
Exceptional Pair of Brass Table Lights by Marcel Breuer, Paris Exhibition, 1925
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
They both are stamped on the base: Marcel Breuer Exposition Paris, 1925.
Brass
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H 22.05 in W 5.12 in D 9.85 in
Exceptional Pair of Brass Table Lights by Marcel Breuer, Paris Exhibition, 1925
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
They both are stamped on the base: Marcel Breuer Exposition Paris, 1925.
Brass
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H 20.87 in W 13.39 in D 5.91 in
Exceptional Pair of Brass Table Lights by Marcel Breuer, Paris Exhibition, 1925
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
They both are stamped on the base: Marcel Breuer Exposition Paris, 1925.
Brass
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H 16.54 in W 7.88 in D 5.12 in
Marcel Breuer Table Lamp, Paris Exposition 1925, Made in Germany, Nickel
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
Designed by Marcel Breuer for the International Exposition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts, in Paris of 1925 Made in Germany, Breuer was a member of Bauhaus movement Compo...
Brass, Nickel
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H 22.45 in W 5.52 in D 9.45 in
Marcel Breuer Nickel Table Lamp, Exposition Paris 1925, Made in Germany
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
Rare table lamp design by Marcel Breuer for the exposition of Paris, 1925.
Nickel
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H 19.69 in W 6.3 in D 7.88 in
Marcel Breuer Nickel Lamp, Exposition of Paris 1925, Made in Germany
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
Beautiful nickel table lamp, design by Marcel Breuer for the Exposition of Paris of 1925.
Nickel
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H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 6.3 in
Marcel Breuer Table Lamp, Nickel, Exposition of Paris 1925, Made in Germany
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
Beautiful nickel table lamp made for the Exposition of Paris of the 1925. Designed by Marcel Breuer Bauhaus movement design Italian plug.
Nickel
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
Brass
Pair of Pierre Yves Rochon Nickel Plated Brass French Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Pierre Yves Rochon nickel plated brass French sconces. Specially made for a prestigious palace in Paris. In the style of Rulhman. US rewired and in working condition. 2 S...
Nickel, Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$4,283Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 6.7 in
Paavo Tynell, pair of 1950s ceiling/wall lamps, Idman Oy
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover the timeless elegance of this pair of 1950s Paavo Tynell lamps by Idman Oy, featuring an adjustable fixture through brass joints. Perfect for versatile placements, these fix...
Aluminum, Brass
French Art Deco Chandelier Signed by J Robert
By J. Robert
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco chandelier signed by the French artist J. Robert. Four glass panels with geometric and floral design. Rest in a matching brass frame having geometric and floral desig...
Glass
Wrought Iron Martini Table, Small
Located in London, GB
A wrought iron martini table, hand made in England inspired by a 1940s original design. Shown here finished with a natural bronze patina. Available in bronze or black finishes. Dim...
Wrought Iron
$16,881 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$4,500
H 20.08 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Walnut Burl and Cowhide, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Prague, New Town
Art Deco stool, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno, Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Frame in solid beech with walnut burl veneer. Recently restored and reuphols...
Cowhide, Walnut, Burl
$4,157
H 35.04 in W 78.75 in D 30.32 in
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in London, GB
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, with Mahogany Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery with Leather Trim. Usable condition. Bespoke quote can be provided for re-upholstery.
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
$6,500 / set
H 32.5 in W 28 in D 27.5 in
Hermes Inspired Saddle Stitched Brown Green Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980s, France
By Roche Bobois
Located in New York, NY
Roche Bobois vintage brown green leather lounge chairs, 1980s, France Beautiful and heavy 1980s lounge chairs. The green leather is in very good condition and sturdy throughout. The...
Leather, Ultrasuede
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 22 in W 128 in D 36 in
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in Excellent Original Condition, ca. 1960’s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional example of the work of Adrian Pearsall, this sofa is in excellent original condition showing only light cosmetic wear normal and consistent with age. Rarely seen Cloud so...
Upholstery, Walnut
$19,616
H 41.74 in W 91.74 in D 18.51 in
Guillerme and Chambron, Rare Early Period Sideboard for Votre Maison", 1955.
By Robert Guillerme, Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Paris, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Sideboard in Oak from the early period of French company "Votre Maison". France, Circa 1955. Here is an oak Credenza designed by French creator duo Rober...
Brass, Iron
Cannes Tall Iron Drink Table in Iron Finish
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Cannes tall iron drink table in iron finish Inspired by the antique version, this tall drink table is forged iron with a round tabletop. Offered in either the dark iron finish, or a...
Iron
$1,680
H 23.63 in Dm 24.81 in
Danish Modern, Side Table in Lacquered Beech, Fritz Hansen, "Model 1535", 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
A Danish Modern round side table, "Model 1535," designed by Fritz Hansen in the 1940s. Crafted in beech, it features a minimalist silhouette with clean lines. The lower shelf is wove...
Cane, Beech
French Directoire Style Fireplace Screen
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Directoire style dark grey iron paneled fireplace screen with X frame panels centered with gold rosettes and raised on paw feet. Dimensions 38" W x 9" D x 30" H.
Iron
Arne Bang, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in High Point, NC
A fluted brown-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1930s.
Stoneware
The architect and designer Marcel Breuer was one the 20th century’s most influential and innovative adherents of modernism. A member of the Bauhaus faculty, Breuer — like such colleagues as the architects Walter Gropius and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and the artists and art theoreticians László Moholy-Nagy and Josef Albers — left Europe in the 1930s to champion the new design philosophy and its practice in the United States.
Born in Hungary, Breuer became a Bauhaus student in 1920 and quickly impressed Gropius, the German school’s founder, with his aptitude for furniture design. His early work was influenced by the minimalist Dutch design movement De Stijl — in particular the work of architect Gerrit Rietveld.
In 1925, while he was head of the Bauhaus furniture workshop, Breuer realized his signature innovation: the use of lightweight tubular-steel frames for chairs, tables and sofas — a technique soon adopted by Mies and others. Breuer’s attention gradually shifted from design to architecture, and, at the urging of Gropius, he joined his mentor in 1937 on the faculty of Harvard and in an architectural practice.
In the 1940s, Breuer opened his own architectural office, and there his style evolved from geometric, glass-walled structures toward a kind of hybrid architecture — seen in numerous Breuer houses in New England — that pairs bases of local fieldstone with sleek, wood-framed modernist upper floors. In his later, larger commissions, Breuer worked chiefly with reinforced concrete and stone, as seen in his best-known design, the brutalist inverted ziggurat built in New York in 1966 as the home of the Whitney Museum of American Art.
Breuer’s most famous furniture pieces are those made of tubular steel, which include the Wassily chair — named after Wassily Kandinsky and recognizable for its leather-strap seating supports — and the caned Cesca chair.
Breuer also made several notable designs in molded plywood, including a chaise and nesting table for the British firm Isokon and a student furniture suite commissioned in 1938 for a dormitory at Bryn Mawr College. Whether in metal or wood, Breuer’s design objects are elegant and adaptable examples of classic modernist design — useful and appropriate in any environment.
Find vintage Marcel Breuer seating, storage cabinets and lighting on 1stDibs.
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.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.