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Rare Midcentury Table Lamp By Josef Hurka For Napako, 1960s
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful mid-century table lamp designed by famous Czech lamp designer Josef Hurka. Produced by
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Metal, Stainless Steel

Czech Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Copper, Czech Republic, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A small copper and glass table lamp, designed and produced in the Czech Republic, 1960s.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Copper

Floor Lamp Czech Functionalism, 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
This rare floor lamp made of painted sheet metal and chromed tubular steel was made by OPP/Vyskov
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Vintage Floor Lamp Czech Functionalism, 1970s
Floor Lamp Czech Functionalism, 1970s
H 61.03 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
1950s Hand Painted Table Lamps Bohemian Czech Glass
By Bohemia
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Sculptural pair table lamps white gold and green glass floral hand paint Vintage Bohemian
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Glass, Paint

Midcentury Red Glass Table Lamp, Czech Republic, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Glass table lamp produced in the Czech Republic in the 1960s. Very good condition. Measures
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Glass

Czech Modernist Desk Lamp by Helena Frantova, 1953
By Helena Frantova
Located in Vienna, Austria
Midcentury lamp designed by Helena Frantova for Okolo in 1953. This lamp can be used as a table
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Metal

Mid-Century Czech Minimalist Table Lamp from Pokrok, 1960s
By Pokrok
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid-Century table lamp from the Czech manufacturer Pokrok. The design convinces with its
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Metal

Restored Mid-Century Floor Lamp, Steel, Copper, Czech, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Mid-Century floor lamp comes from Germany from the 1960s. It is made of steel and
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Steel, Copper

Restored Bauhaus Table Lamp, New Electrification, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus table lamp. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Chrome-plated steel, aluminium (lamp
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Czech Lamps

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Chrome, Aluminum, Steel

Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, Beech, New Electrification, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Art Deco floor lamp comes from Czechoslovakia from the first half of the 20th century
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Czech Lamps

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Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Czech Modernist Desk Lamp by Helena Frantova for Okolo
By Helena Frantova
Located in Vienna, AT
Solid brass table or wall lamp with a torch shaped design from the 1950s. Fitted with one E14
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Brass

Czech Modernist Desk Lamp by Helena Frantova for Okolo
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass copper plated table or wall lamp with a torch shaped design in the 1950s by Helena Frontova
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Brass, Copper

Preciosa Top quality pristine Bohemian Crystal Table lamp Czech Republic
By Preciosa
Located in Den Haag, NL
Top quality pristine Bohemian Crystal Table lamp .Made in Czech Republic by Preciosa glass
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1980s Czech Hollywood Regency Vintage Czech Lamps

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Crystal

Czech Midcentury Metal Floor Lamp, 1950s, New Electrification, Original Patina
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Style: Midcentury. Source: Czech Period: 1950-1959. New electrification.    
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Metal

Czech Iron and Crystal Table Lamp with Multicolor Grape Shades
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This a fabulous five-light table lamp with clustered grapes as shades, handblown applied leaves on
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20th Century Czech Vintage Czech Lamps

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Crystal, Iron

Original Art Deco Table Lamp, Chrome, New Electrification, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
In pristine original condition, the item has been professionally cleaned, and its polish has been revived by our refurbishing team in Czechia. This item feat...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Czech Lamps

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Steel, Chrome

1970's, Chrome, Industrial Table Lamp from Helago, Czech Republic
Located in Vienna, Austria
This is an unusual table lamp from the 1970's. It may have been used for industry . Its real use
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1970s Czech Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Metal

1960s Czech wood veneer tripod lamp by Stanislav Kučera for ÚLUV
Located in München, DE
1960s wood veneer tripod lamp on wooden legs. The entire shade is made of oiled birch veneer
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Birch

Restored Mid-Century Floor Lamp, Beech, Chrome, Textile, Czech, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has fully restored it according to the original process. It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional r...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Steel, Chrome

Restored Mid-Century Brass Floor Lamp, By Kamenický Šenov, Czech, 1960s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Period: 1960-1969 Source: Czech Material: Fully cleaned brass This item features classic Art Deco
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Brass

Restored Bauhaus Floor Lamp, by Hana Kučerová-Záveská, Walnut, Czech, 1930s
By Hana Kucerova-Zaveska
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Bauhaus Floor Lamp. Architect: Hana Kučerová-Záveská Material: Chrome-plated Steel
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Czech Lamps

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Steel, Chrome

Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, Beech, Chrome-Plated Steel, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This avant-garde Art Deco floor lamp with a minimalist design comes from Czechoslovakia from the
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Czech Lamps

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Steel, Chrome

Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, Walnut, Brass, New Electrification, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Art Deco floor lamp Origin: Czech Period: 1930-1939 Material: Walnut, Brass, Milk glass
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Czech Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Bauhaus Red Metal and Aluminium Czech Table Lamps, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful pair of Bauhaus red table lamps produced during the 1930s in Czech Republic. They are
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Czech Lamps

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Metal, Aluminum

20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chrome Floor Lamp, by Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Period: 1930-1939. Origin: Czech (Czechoslovakia) Made by Hynek Gottwald, a company credited with
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Czech Lamps

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Chrome, Steel

Original Mid-Century Floor Lamp, by ÚLUV, Ash Wood, Czech, 1960s
By ULUV Krásná jizba
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Original Mid Century Floor Lamp. Source: Czechia Period: 1960-1969 Material: Ash Very well
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Ash, Lacquer

Restored Art Deco Table Lamp, by NAPAKO, New Electrification, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Art Deco Table Lamp. Material: Chrome-plated Steel Source: Czech Period: 1930-1939 The
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Czech Lamps

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Steel, Chrome

Large 1960s Czech wood veneer tripod lamp by Stanislav Kučera for ÚLUV
Located in München, DE
Large 1960s wood veneer tripod lamp on wooden legs. The entire shade is made of oiled birch veneer
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Birch

Set of 2 Mid-Century Czech Minimalist Table Lamps by Josef Hurka
By Josef Hurka
Located in Hamburg, DE
Two Mid Century table lamps in a special color combination from the Czech manufacturer Drukov, Brno
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Metal

Restored Pair of Czech Midcentury Red Chrome Floor Lamps, 1960s, Kamenický Šenov
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Completely restored Style: Midcentury. Period: 1960-1969 Source: Czech Material: Chrome New
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Chrome

Set of Two Table Lamps from Kamenicky Šenov, Czech Republic, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of two table lamps from Kamenicky Šenov. The items are made of glass. Good condition.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Glass

Streamline Moderne Art Deco Chromed Metal Vintage Table Lamp 1930 Czech Republic
Located in Vienna, AT
manufactured 1930s Czech Republic. The table lamp shows no damage and is in original condition. The main cable
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1930s Czech Streamlined Moderne Vintage Czech Lamps

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Metal

Bohemian Brass and Hand Blown Art-Glass Globe Floor Lamp Czech Republic 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Bohemian Brass and hand-blown art-glass globe floor lamp Czech Republic 1960s This Brass and
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Brass

Beautiful original 1960s metal chrome floor lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako Czech
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original Mid Century Modern metal chrome floor lamp. Designed by the well-known designer
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Great Mid Century Modern tripod table lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako Czech
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in München, DE
Great Mid Century Modern tripod table lamp by Josef Hurka. Beautiful 50s design in the typical
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Metal, Iron

Set of 2 Mid-Century Czech Ussr Glass Table Lamps from Lustry Kamenický, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century table lamps from the Czech manufacturer Lustry Kamenický Šenov from Soviet times
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Metal

Restored Art Deco Floor Lamp, by J. Halabala for UP Závody, Walnut, Czech, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
original rattan lampshade. The lamp has been fully restored, with the original wood finish revived. It has
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Czech Lamps

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Steel, Chrome

Original 1920s Lrg European Czech Czechoslovakian Glass Bronze Fruit Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Rare Important Antique Bohemian Czechoslovakian beaded glass fruit lamp, circa 1920s
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Czech Lamps

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Bronze

Original 1920s Lrg European Czech Czechoslovakian Glass Bronze Fruit Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Rare Important Antique Bohemian Czechoslovakian beaded glass fruit lamp, circa 1920s
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Czech Lamps

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Bronze

Pair Of Czech Bohemian Ruby Red Glass Electrified Table Candelabras
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Czechoslovakian Bohemian Glass Pair of Candelabras. It depicts an electrified pair of candelabras made of gilded ruby red glass decorated with enamel flowers and leaves. Bo...
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20th Century Czech Bohemian Vintage Czech Lamps

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Art Glass

Bauhaus desk lamp
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bauhaus desk lamp in very nice original cndition with signs of use.
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Czech Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Bauhaus desk lamp
Bauhaus desk lamp
H 15.75 in Dm 13.39 in
Vintage Table Lamp, Medical Lamp By Astralux, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage medical lamp made by Astralux in the 1960's, in former Czechoslovakia. Made of metal and
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Metal

Floor Lamp from the 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
The original floor lamp manufactured in Kamenicky Senov by Preciosa (Czech Rep.). The frame is made
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1970s Czech Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Brass, Steel

Floor Lamp from the 1970s
Floor Lamp from the 1970s
H 27.56 in Dm 7.88 in
Josef Hurka Desk Lamp
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model L194 task lamp in slate gray, designed by Josef Hurka for Lidokov. A sleek and functional
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Metal

Josef Hurka Desk Lamp
Josef Hurka Desk Lamp
H 20 in W 10 in D 20 in
Designer vintage small floor lamp or table lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1970s.
Located in Praha, CZ
The lamp is made of lacquered metal, brass, and a glass shade The metal part shows signs of use
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Metal, Brass

1970s, Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of plastic, wood There are defects on the surface of the lamp that
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Plastic, Wood

1970s, Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia
1970s, Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia
H 59.45 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Lighting / Floor Lamps / Art Deco Floor Lamp by Jindřich Halabala for Up Závody
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This elegant Art Deco floor lamp from the 1930s was designed by renowned Czech designer Jindřich
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Vintage Czech Lamps

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Chrome

Vintage Table Lamp, Medical Lamp from Chirana, 1970s
By Chirana
Located in Praha, CZ
It was originally used as an illumination emitting infrared light, using a special bulb. With a regular bulb, it can be used as an ordinary, but beautiful light source.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Metal

Adjustable Mid-Century Floor Lamp
Located in Praha, CZ
Adjustable wooden floor lamp from 1970s, Adjustable Height and angle of shade (see photo) Elegant
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Metal

Adjustable Mid-Century Floor Lamp
Adjustable Mid-Century Floor Lamp
H 57.09 in W 19.3 in D 20.48 in
Midcentury Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal - Fully functional - 1x E26 or E27 socket - Good, original condition.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Metal

Midcentury Floor Lamp, 1970s
Midcentury Floor Lamp, 1970s
H 44.49 in W 16.15 in D 5.52 in
Art deco bakelite desk lamp, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very stylish bakelite bauhaus style desk lamp which was produced in the Czech Republic. The arm
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1950s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Czech Lamps

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Bakelite

Art deco bakelite desk lamp, 1950s
Art deco bakelite desk lamp, 1950s
H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 15.75 in
1960s Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Cleaned, repolished and rewired.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Metal

1960s Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia
1960s Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia
H 61.42 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Table Lamp by Napako
By Napako
Located in Vienna, AT
The lamp is made of steel and the lacquered shade is adjustable, from the 1970s.
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1970s Czech Vintage Czech Lamps

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Steel

Table Lamp by Napako
Table Lamp by Napako
H 21.66 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in
Art Deco Floor Lamp, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Deco floor lamp made in Czechoslovakia One opaline shades has small dent on edge. Very good
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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Czech Lamps

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Brass, Steel

Art Deco Floor Lamp, 1940s
Art Deco Floor Lamp, 1940s
H 63.39 in W 22.05 in D 25.99 in
1960s Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of plastic, chrome, metal. Re-polished. US adapter included. With aged patina. Good original condition. We can install the cable in the plug. 2xE27 or E2...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

1960s Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia
1960s Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia
H 55.52 in W 13 in D 13 in
All Glass Table Lamp, 1990s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of glass in Czech Republic in 1990s. Very good original condition, 1x40W, E25-E27 bulb US plug
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1990s Czech Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Metal

All Glass Table Lamp, 1990s
All Glass Table Lamp, 1990s
H 13.39 in Dm 7.09 in
1970s Red Table Lamp
Located in Praha, CZ
- rewired - 2x E26-E27 bulb - US wiring compatible - good original condition with minor signs of use
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Czech Lamps

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Metal

1970s Red Table Lamp
1970s Red Table Lamp
H 15.75 in W 12.21 in D 13 in
1930s Bauhaus Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Restored - cleaned and rewired - US wiring compatible - W: 40 D: 53 H: 165 cm
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Czech Lamps

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Metal

1930s Bauhaus Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia
1930s Bauhaus Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia
H 59.06 in W 16.15 in D 21.66 in
1930s Bauhaus Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Restored - cleaned and rewired - US wiring compatible - W: 41 D: 55 H: 150 cm
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Czech Lamps

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Metal

1930s Bauhaus Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia
1930s Bauhaus Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia
H 59.06 in W 16.15 in D 21.66 in
1930s Bauhaus Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Restored - cleaned and rewired - US wiring compatible
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1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Czech Lamps

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Metal

1930s Bauhaus Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia
1930s Bauhaus Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia
H 71.26 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
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Vintage Czech Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage Czech lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage Czech lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and iron. Vintage Czech lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage Czech lamps made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Vintage Czech lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Elektrosvit, Kamenicky Senov and Josef Hurka are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Czech Lamps?

Prices for vintage Czech lamps start at $121 and top out at $3,831 with the average selling for $320.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Vintage Czech Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage Stiffel lamps, first check a piece for any markings. Nearly all Stiffel lamps have a marking at least on the switch, but some also feature large foil stamps on their bases or bulb sockets. By comparing the marks on your lamp to images and descriptions published on trusted online resources, you can often determine approximately when Stiffel produced your lamp. If your lamp is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage. Older Stiffel lamps are antiques, and newer ones are contemporary. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find an assortment of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.

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