Fase Madrid Tulip Ashtray, 1970s
By Fase
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An ashtray with tulip base by Fase Madrid, Spain. Made of chrome and black lacquered metal. Wear on
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Chrome, Metal
Fase Madrid Tulip Ashtray, 1970s
By Fase
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An ashtray with tulip base by Fase Madrid, Spain. Made of chrome and black lacquered metal. Wear on
Chrome, Metal
Fase Madrid Table Lamp model PAJARITA 1974
By Fase
Located in Lisboa, PT
Fase Madrid Table Lamp model PAJARITA 1974 The Pajarita Table Lamp, produced by Fase Madrid in
Metal, Chrome
Fase Madrid Bordeaux Red Chrome Desk Lamp, 1960s Spain
By Fase
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Iconic vintage desk lamp by Fase, Madrid. Red garnet metal shade and base. Fully adjustable. Fully
Steel
Vintage Mid-Century Fase, Madrid Presidente Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage Fase, Madrid "Presidente" lamp, circa 1960s, Mid-Century.
Metal
Fase Madrid Desk Lamp
By Fase
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel construction white painted and chromed fitted with one E27 socket made by Fase in the
Steel
Fase Madrid table lamp model SAUCE by Tomás Díaz Magro, 1969
Located in Lisboa, PT
The SAUCE Table Lamp, designed by Tomás Díaz Magro for Fase Madrid in 1969, is a remarkable piece
Metal, Chrome
$1,076Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 14.97 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
Spanish Postmodern Pair of "Scorpio" Table Lamps by Fase, Madrid, 1980s
By Fase
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Madrid by “Fase”. And there was sort production of this model "Scorpio". “Fase” original label still
Metal
$3,390Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.72 in W 13.39 in D 4.53 in
Fase Madrid model GEISHA Grey version, by Luis Pérez de la Oliva, 1967
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Fase Madrid Model GEISHA in the grey version, designed by Luis Pérez de la Oliva in 1967, is a
Metal
$930Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 21.66 in D 11.82 in
BOOMERANG 2000 Desk Lamp by Luis Perez de la Oliva for Fase Madrid, 1960's Spain
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Boomerang 2000 Desk Lamp, designed by Luis Perez de la Oliva for Fase Madrid in the 1960s, is
Metal
$1,937Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.46 in W 14.57 in D 7.09 in
Fase Madrid model HADA, by Carmen Ramos Flores. 1971. Spain
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Hada Table Lamp, designed by Carmen Ramos Flores for Fase in 1971, is a remarkable piece of
Metal, Chrome
Fase Madrid Model GRECIA, by Luiz Pérez de la Oliva, 1967
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Model Grecia Table Lamp, designed by Luis Perez de la Oliva for Fase in 1967, is an elegant
Metal
Fase Boomerang 2000 Black and Grey Table Lamp, 1960s
By Fase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Desk lamp model "Boomerang 2000" designed and manufactured by Fase, Madrid, 1960s. Made in dark
Metal, Enamel, Steel, Chrome
$4,245 / item
H 17.13 in W 18.12 in D 5.91 in
Tomás Diaz Magro "Torpedo" Desk Lamp for Fase, Spain, 1969 - Matching Pair
By Fase
Located in TORQUAY, AU
legendary Spanish manufacturer, Fase Madrid. Fase lamps are icons of Mid-Century European design, celebrated
Metal, Chrome
$3,487Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.72 in W 13.39 in D 4.34 in
Mid-Century Gold and Black Metal "Geisha" Table Lamp by Fase, 1967
By Fase, Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Geisha Table Lamp in the gold version, designed by Luis Pérez de la Oliva for Fase Madrid in
Metal
FASE of Madrid Burgundy & Gold UFO Desk Lamp
By Fase
Located in Hanover, MA
This is a very rare color combination on this Iberian icon with space age lines and articulating Star Trek head with glass reflector and swivel base.
Steel
$1,222
H 22.05 in W 8.47 in D 14.97 in
Chrome and Aluminium Fase desk lamp Modelos patentados Madrid Espana
By Fase
Located in London, GB
by the prestigious Spanish company Fase in Madrid. Fase, founded in the 1960s, is synonymous with
Aluminum, Chrome
$1,222
H 22.05 in W 8.47 in D 14.97 in
Chrome and Aluminium Fase desk lamp Modelos patentados Madrid Espana
By Fase
Located in London, GB
by the prestigious Spanish company Fase in Madrid. Fase, founded in the 1960s, is synonymous with
Aluminum, Chrome, Metal
$804Sale Price|44% Off
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
20th Century Spanish Articulated Desk Lamp by Fase, 1970s
By Fase
Located in LEGNY, FR
. Very good quality. The light manufacturer Fase was founded in Madrid in 1964 by the Industrial
Steel
$1,247
H 18.12 in W 26.38 in D 11.03 in
Fase Falux designed by Luis Perez de la Oliva and Pedro Martin in the 70's
By Fase, Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Spanish company Fase and design by Luis Perez de la Oliva and Pedro Martin. Fase, founded in Madrid in the
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Desk Lamp by Fase Madrid, 1960s
By Fase
Located in Vienna, Austria
Copper colored table lamp by Fase Madrid, Spain in the 1960s. The lamp is adjustable. One bulb E27
Chrome
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 22.05 in D 11.82 in
Midcentury Black and Chrome 'Boomerang' Lamp from Fase, Madrid, circa 1960
By Fase
Located in London, GB
Exquisite black and chrome desk manufactured by Fase, Madrid in the 1960s. Formed of a chrome
Steel, Chrome
1970s Fase Madrid Foldable Desk Lamp in Gold and Chrome
By Fase
Located in Dallas, TX
Fase mini desk lamp, designed and manufactured by Fase Madrid in the 1970s. Folds almost completely
Steel
Futuristic Table Lamp Fase Madrid, Spain, 1960s
By Fase
Located in Berlin, DE
This desk lamp was designed futuristically by Fase from Madrid / Spain in the 1960s. The tilting
Aluminum, Chrome
Pair of 1960s Fase of Spain Table Lamps in Red and Silver
By Fase
Located in Portland, OR
by Fase Madrid, Spain, articulating head, two bulb set up behind original glass diffuser, on/off
Chrome
FASE 1960s Desk Lamp
By Fase
Located in London, GB
twisted silk flex. FASE was established in Madrid in 1964. Featured in numerous films, TV series
Metal
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 20.87 in D 13 in
Midcentury Spanish Space Age President Lamp from Fase, 1960s
By Fase
Located in London, GB
This President table lamp was produced by Fase in Madrid in the 1960s. The lamp is made of plastic
Metal
Midcentury Fase 520-C Bauhaus Design Red Articulated Desk Lamp
By Fase
Located in Valencia, Valencia
Midcentury Fase 520-C Bauhaus design red articulated desk Lamp. Produced by Fase Industries in
Metal
1970s Midcentury Barnaba Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto for Fase
By Fase, Angelo Brotto
Located in Valencia, Valencia
Barnaba table lamp, by Italian designer Angelo Brotto for Spanish manufacturer, Fase. Torrejón de
Brass, Gold
Fase Madrid Desk Lamp
By Fase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant chrome and enameled metal desk lamp by Fase Madrid, Spain, articulating head, two bulb set
Metal, Chrome
Fase Madrid Desk Lamps
By Fase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of elegant enameled metal desk lamps by Fase Madrid, Spain, articulating head, two bulb set up
Chrome, Metal
Fase Madrid Desk Lamp, 1964
By Fase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant chrome and enameled metal desk lamp 'Model 520 C' by Pedro Martin for Fase Madrid, Spain
Chrome, Metal
Fase Madrid Model Teide Floor Version by Gabriel Teixido, 1974
By Fase
Located in Lisboa, PT
Fase Madrid model TEIDE Floor Red Version by Gabriel Teixido, 1974 The Teide Floor Lamp, designed
Metal, Chrome
Fase Madrid Midcentury Oak and Gold Desk Lamp, 1960s
By Fase
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful midcentury Spanish desk lamp from Fase Madrid from the 1960s. The Spanish lighting
Aluminum, Brass
Golden Fase Madrid Desk Lamp, 1960s
By Fase
Located in Haderslev, DK
Designed and produced in the 1960s Spain by Fase Madrid. It screams Mid-Century Modern when you
Chrome
Geisha deluxe lamp by Tomas Diaz Magro for Fase Madrid 1960
By Fase
Located in Diest, BE
Rare geisha deluxe lamp designed by Tomas Diaz Magro for Fase Madrid 1960's. Calendar (spanish) and
Metal
Sold
H 20.48 in W 7.09 in D 14.97 in
Orange Midcentury Adjustable Desk or Table Lamp by Fase Madrid Spain
By Fase
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic orange lacquered Desk Lamp produced by Fase Madrid Spain in the 1960s, the Model is called
Metal, Iron
Fase Madrid model PARALEX by Tomás Diaz Magro, Spain 1970's
By Fase
Located in Lisboa, PT
Fase Madrid model PARALEX by Tomás Diaz Magro 1960's Spain The Paralex Table Lamp, designed by
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 20.48 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
Lampada da tavolo Boomerang, Luis Pérez De La Oliva, Fase Madrid
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Lampada da tavolo Boomerang, versione grigia, Luis Pérez De La Oliva, Fase Madrid, anni ’70, stile
Metal
Midcentury Spanish Fase Madrid Desk Lamp
By Fase
Located in Marbella, ES
Midcentury Spanish desk lamp with swivel arm, Madrid from the 1960s. Labelled on the base FASE, in
Steel
Midcentury Spanish Fase Madrid Desk Lamp
By Fase
Located in Vienna, AT
Midcentury spanish desk lamp with swivel arm, Madrid from the 1960s. Labelled on the base FASE, in
Steel
Midcentury Spanish Fase Madrid Desk Lamp
By Fase
Located in Vienna, AT
Midcentury spanish desk lamp with swivel arm and a switch at the base of the lamp head, Madrid from
Steel
Fase Madrid Desk Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
metal desk lamp with articulating head and glass diffuser
two bulb set up
Chrome
Fase Madrid Desk Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
metal desk lamp with articulating head and glass diffuser
two bulb set up
Metal, Chrome
Fase Madrid Desk Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
metal desk lamp with articulating head and glass diffuser
two bulb set up
Chrome
Fase Madrid Desk Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
adjustable desk lamp
two bulb, hi-lo
Metal
Fase Madrid Desk Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
adjustable hood desk light
Metal
Fase 520 C Table Lamp from Fase Madrid
By Fase
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
founded in Madrid in 1964 by industrial designer Pedro Martin. Fase has been known as a lighting
Metal
Sold
H 16.93 in W 11.82 in D 19.69 in
Gold Brown Metal and Chrome Midcentury Desk Lamp Mod. 520 by Fase Madrid Spain
By Fase
Located in Vienna, AT
Rotating light golden brown enamelled Metal Desk lamp from the Spanish lighting manufacturer Fase
Metal
Fase Madrid table lamp model SAUCE by Tomás Díaz Magro, 1969
Located in Lisboa, PT
The SAUCE Table Lamp, designed by Tomás Díaz Magro for Fase Madrid in 1969, is a remarkable piece
Metal, Chrome
Fase Madrid Model Torpedo by Tomás Díaz Magro, 1969
By Fase
Located in Lisboa, PT
This table lamp was designed by Tomás Diaz Magro for Fase, in Spain, in 1969. It is “a beautiful
Metal
Rare Fase Madrid Desk Lamp 1960s Swivel Base Wood Frosted Glass
By Fase
Located in Berlin, DE
rotating). Manufactured and designed in the early 1960s by Fase. Label attached. Frosted glass application
Chrome
Fase Madrid table lamp model TORPEDO by Tomás Díaz Magro, 1969
By Fase
Located in Lisboa, PT
This table lamp, designed by Tomás Díaz Magro for Fase in 1969, is a remarkable example of Spanish
Metal
Fase Madrid Design Desk Lamp, Luis Pérez de la Oliva, Spain, 1970s
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva, Fase
Located in Vienna, AT
Fase in Madrid, Spain. This iconic piece retains its original finish in a beautiful golden tone
Metal, Chrome
Black and Chrome Fase Boomerang Table Lamp, Spain, 1960s
By Fase
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful black and chrome boomerang table lamp, executed in the 1960s by Fase, Madrid. Have a
Black Presidente S/C Table Lamp by Fase, Spain, 1960's
By Fase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Desk lamp model Presidente S/C manufactured by Fase, Madrid, Spain. 1960's. Walnut wood and chromed
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 22.45 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Desk lamp in Teak and black lacquered metal President Model by Fase 1960.
By Fase
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb old desk lamp designed by Fase Madrid in the 1960s. A counterweight mechanism allows you to
Steel
60's Spanish Desk Lamp by Fase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
60's Spanish chrome desk lamp by Fase - Madrid Please call or use the contact dealer link below
Metal
Torpedo Desk Lamp by Tomas Diaz Magro for Fase, Spain, 1969
By Fase
Located in Haderslev, DK
Fase Madrid, Spain. Torpedo is the name and probably one of the most rare desk lamps produced by
Hardwood, Lacquer
Desk Lamp by Fase, Spain, 1960s
By Fase
Located in London, GB
Stylish and architectural desk lamp by Fase of Madrid, Spain, 1960s. The lamp has a metal body
Metal
Pair of Fase Chrome and Glass Table Lamps
By Fase
Located in Chicago, IL
, before successfully establishing a factory in Torrejón de Ardoz in the outskirts of Madrid. Fase
Chrome
Red Mid-Century Fase Falux Table Lamp from Spain
By Fase
Located in Haderslev, DK
Spainish made elegant table or desk lamp by Fase of Madrid in 1960s. The model is called Falux
Metal
Pair of Fase Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Desk Lamps, Spain
By Fase
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of Fase (from Madrid), Mid-Century Modern chrome and enameled black metal desk lamps from a
Chrome
Sold
H 18.9 in W 24.41 in D 10.63 in
1970s Large "Falux" Desk Table, Mahogany, Steel, Fase, Metal Sheet, Spain
By Fase
Located in Girona, Girona
glass. Model: Falux E-18 Maker: Fase (original label) Spain, Madrid 1970.
Steel, Sheet Metal
Sold
H 18.12 in W 26.38 in D 11.03 in
Fase Falux designed by Luis Perez de la Oliva and Pedro Martin in the 70's
By Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Spanish company Fase and design by Luis Perez de la Oliva and Pedro Martin. Fase, founded in Madrid in the
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 12.21 in
Fase Consul 66 designed in 1966 by Luis Perez de la Oliva a versatility icon
By Fase, Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in BARCELONA, ES
, seamlessly blending form with practicality. About Fase: Founded in Madrid in the early 1960s, Fase quickly
Chrome
Sold
H 18.12 in W 26.38 in D 11.03 in
Fase Falux designed by Luis Perez de la Oliva and Pedro Martin in the 70's
By Fase, Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Spanish company Fase and design by Luis Perez de la Oliva and Pedro Martin. Fase, founded in Madrid in the
Metal, Chrome
Fase Madrid President Pendulum Desk Lamp
By Fase
Located in Vienna, AT
Desk lamp designed by Fase Madrid in the 1960s, comes in a black finish. A counterbalance mechanism
Stainless Steel
Fase Madrid Mid Century Oak and Gold Desk Lamp, 1960s
By Fase
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful midcentury Spanish desk lamp from Fase Madrid from the 1960s. The Spanish lighting
Aluminum, Brass
Black Midcentury Desk Lamp Boomerang 64 by Fase Madrid Spain
By Fase
Located in Vienna, AT
This adjustable black metal desk lamp from the Spanish lighting manufacturer Fase Madrid has been
Steel
Sold
H 17.72 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Fase Madrid Mid-Century Black and Gold Desk Lamp, Special Edition, 1960s
By Fase
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare and unique midcentury Spanish desk lamp from Fase Madrid from the 1960s. The Spanish
Steel
Sold
H 17.72 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Fase Madrid Mid-Century Black and Gold Desk Lamp, Special Edition, 1960s
By Fase
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare and unique midcentury Spanish desk lamp from Fase Madrid from the 1960s. The Spanish
Steel
Rare Fase Madrid Desk Lamp
By Fase
Located in Vienna, AT
, Madrid from the early 1960s. Labelled on the base Fase.
Chrome, Steel
Postmodern Pair of "Scorpio" Table Lamps by Fase, Madrid, 1980s
By Fase
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Rare pair of table lamps by Fase, from 1980s. These pieces were made during the 1980s in Madrid by
Metal
Fase Chromed Desk Lamp
By Fase
Located in Vienna, AT
Fase Madrid from 1960s. Chrome adjustable head, two bulb desk lamp with frosted glass diffuser.
Chrome, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Desk Lamp by Fase, Spain
By Fase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, futuristic, enameled steel, "Boomerang" desk lamp by Fase, Madrid Spain
Steel
Spanish Fase Boomerang 64 Grey Enamel Desk Lamp, 1960s
By Fase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Desk lamp designed and manufactured by Fase, Madrid, 1960s. Made in dark grey and clear grey
Chrome, Enamel, Metal, Steel
$4,800
H 22.25 in W 23.25 in D 1 in
Framed Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty Kesi Peacock Third Rank Badge
Located in Atlanta, GA
A silk civil rank badge panel beautifully framed in a gilt Baux bamboo carved wood frame circa Qing dynasty mid-19th century. The square rank badge is known in Chinese as Buzi which ...
Silk
$3,632
H 9.85 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Very nice large 12-armed Mid Century Modern Brass Sputnik ceiling lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large mid-century modern brass sputnik ceiling lamp with 12 arms in very good, unrestored original condition. Made in Germany. Beautiful minimalist design with downward-cur...
Metal, Brass
$4,238
H 11.42 in W 5.91 in D 7.88 in
Rare & Adjustable Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Wall or Table Lamp Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern table / wall lamp by Stilnovo, Itlay, 1950. With adjustable diffusor in original green color. Executed in brass and painted aluminiu...
Aluminum, Brass
$2,966
H 19.3 in W 11.62 in D 12.6 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turquoise Metal Brass Table Lamp Stilnovo 1950s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage teal turquoise table lamp or desk lamp from metal and brass, 1950s Italy. A wonderful table lamp or desk lamp by Stilnovo made from metal and brass detail...
Metal, Brass
$221 / item
H 9.45 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in
Small Black Horse Head Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The special work of the horse head creates an elegant and dignified aura from compressed marble, while at the same time re-emphasizing the elegance of the horse, one of the most aest...
Statuary Marble
$6,495 / set
H 31 in W 25 in D 28 in
Vintage Stainless Steel "Z" Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning pair of vintage lounge chairs designed by legendary modernist Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the 1970s. These iconic pieces exemplify Baughman’s innovative approach to...
Chrome, Stainless Steel
Vintage Green Murano Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian blown glass tree shaped chandelier with 12 lights. Measurements: Height of body: 50" Diameter: 39.5"
Murano Glass
A Pair of Mintons Pâte-sur-pâte Peacock Blue Moon Flasks
By Minton
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Mintons Pâte-sur-pâte Peacock Blue Moon Flasks, Decorated by Marc-Louis-Emmanuel Solon (1835–1913). Date cypher for 1890. Recorded as shape no. 1819. Each signed 'L(ouis)...
Porcelain
$1,249 / item
H 16.7 in Dm 11.2 in
Christian Dell 'Kaiser Idell 6631-T' Table Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Gloss Black
By Christian Dell, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Christian Dell 'Kaiser Idell 6631-T' Table Lamp for Fritz Hansen in Gloss Black. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining tim...
Metal, Chrome
$865
H 5.91 in Dm 7.88 in
White and red Flowerpot pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Denmark
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Flowerpot pendant lamp was designed by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen in 1968. A beautiful design classic that is still in production. This lamp is an early version and has a wh...
Metal, Enamel
Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Red Upholstery
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Cinova, sofa or daybed model 711, red leatherette, steel, laminated wood, Italy, 1968. Cubic sofa that can be transformed into a daybed by Italian designer Tito Agno...
Steel
$2,034
H 26.78 in Dm 15.75 in
Mid-Century Itsu Ceiling Lamp Model ER 86/3 in Brass and Glass, Finland 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and delicate Finnish mid-century ceiling lamp model ER 86/3 by Itsu, one of the leading lighting manufacturers in Finland. The lamp features three lightbases with hand pa...
Brass
Exceptional 19th Century Gustavian Sofa
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Allerum, SE
Exceptional, elegant and unusually long 19th century Gustavian sofa in it's original condition. Signed by Ephraim Sthal (1767-1820). Supplier to the Royal Court and one of the most s...
Wood
Fine Japanese Hibachi Lacquer with Inlays Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Japanese wood Hibachi with copper insert circa 1900-30s end of Meiji to Taisho Period. It can be used as a unique planter or to showcase an ikebana design. Hibachi means "fir...
Copper
Vintage Boho Distressed Architectural Model
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite vintage architectural model is a captivating piece of craftsmanship, featuring intricate classical columns, detailed window cutouts, and a beautifully distressed finis...
Metal
French Art Deco Bed Frame
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Exotic walnut and cherrywood. “Majorelle Nancy.” Part of suite, France, 1930.
Cherry
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.