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French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ceramic lamp by Louis Giraud, Vallauris, France, 1950's
Ceramic lamp by Louis Giraud, Vallauris, France, 1950's

Ceramic lamp by Louis Giraud, Vallauris, France, 1950's

$3,483Sale Price|20% Off

H 17.13 in W 5.12 in D 4.73 in

Ceramic lamp by Louis Giraud, Vallauris, France, 1950's

By Louis Giraud

Located in Paris, FR

Ceramic black table lamp by Louis Giraud, signed, 1950's

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A crystal-glass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pink and purple-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A purple-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A blue green-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Designer, Table Lamp, Iron, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Iron, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Iron, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A black-lacquered iron table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Oxidation present to

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

French Designer, Table Lamps, Wood, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamps, Wood, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamps, Wood, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of dark brown-lacquered wood and brass table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1950s

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A red-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist Oak Lamp, France 1950's
Brutalist Oak Lamp, France 1950's

Brutalist Oak Lamp, France 1950's

$3,500

H 22 in Dm 18 in

Brutalist Oak Lamp, France 1950's

Located in New York, NY

Solid wood base heavily carved in natural patterns with a dark patina. Base size only 14x6x6. As shown 18x24.

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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950s Large French Ceramic Table Lamp
1950s Large French Ceramic Table Lamp

1950s Large French Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage ceramic lamp from France, 1950s. Glazed ceramic base in blue, grey, and green tones with

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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

1950's Ceramic Lamp by French Artist Accolay
1950's Ceramic Lamp by French Artist Accolay

1950's Ceramic Lamp by French Artist Accolay

By Accolay Pottery

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's ceramic lamp by French artist Accolay France Signed.

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Vintage 1950s European Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1950's Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet Dimensions given without shade No shade

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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Blue Poterie du Marais Ceramic Lamp, France 1950's
Blue Poterie du Marais Ceramic Lamp, France 1950's

Blue Poterie du Marais Ceramic Lamp, France 1950's

Located in New York, NY

Pale blue glazed gourd lamp with a slight ring decor 20x16 Base 12x6

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1950's Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet

$4,904

H 18.51 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

1950's Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet France Newly re-wired

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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1950's Stitched Leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched Leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet

$4,617

H 14.97 in W 7.09 in D 8.27 in

1950's Stitched Leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet France Newly re-wired

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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950's Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet Dimensions given without shade No shade

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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Oak

French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Brass, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Brass, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Brass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A green-lacquered metal and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

French 1950's Saddle Stitched Leather Square Column Lamp
French 1950's Saddle Stitched Leather Square Column Lamp

French 1950's Saddle Stitched Leather Square Column Lamp

Located in Hanover, MA

French 1950's saddle stitched leather square column lamp attributed to Longchamps and in the style

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and green-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dramatic

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Leather, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Leather, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Leather, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brown leather and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina on

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Parchment, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Parchment, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Parchment, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A carved wood and dried floral-decorated parchment paper table lamp designed and produced in France

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

French Designer, Table Lamp, Copper, Glass, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Copper, Glass, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Copper, Glass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable copper and pink glass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Some

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Paper, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Paper, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Paper, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A red parchment paper and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A metal and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Minor stains to

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Designer, Table Lamp, Teak, Brass, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Teak, Brass, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Teak, Brass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A teak and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable brass and purple fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable metal and blue-colored opaline glass table lamp designed and produced in France, c

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Brass, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Brass, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Brass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained wood and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Table Lamps, Wood, Brass, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamps, Wood, Brass, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamps, Wood, Brass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of wood and brass table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A black, red-lacquered metal and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Minor

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Fabric, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Fabric, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Fabric, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and off-white fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Fabric, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Fabric, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Fabric, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and off-white fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Designer, Table Lamp, Mirror, Brass, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Mirror, Brass, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Mirror, Brass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A mirror glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dramatic oxidation

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Mirror

French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A blue-colored blown glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Alabaster, Brass, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Alabaster, Brass, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Alabaster, Brass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

An orange alabaster and brass table lamp likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Iron, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Iron, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Iron, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A black-painted iron table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Bronze, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Bronze, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Bronze, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A glass and bronze or bronze-colored brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Brass, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Brass, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Brass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A red-glazed ceramic and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dramatic

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Creuze Artisans, Table Lamp, France, 1950s
Creuze Artisans, Table Lamp, France, 1950s

Creuze Artisans, Table Lamp, France, 1950s

Located in PARIS, FR

Stunning ceramic La Borne style table lamp from the 1950s and wool tapestry lampshade by Creuze

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wool

Midcentury Vintage French Table Lamp, 1950s
Midcentury Vintage French Table Lamp, 1950s

Midcentury Vintage French Table Lamp, 1950s

$616Sale Price|20% Off

H 15.75 in W 4.34 in D 14.97 in

Midcentury Vintage French Table Lamp, 1950s

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

This vintage midcentury table lamp was manufactured in France in the 1950s. It is made of grey

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Brass, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Brass, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Brass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable brass, red and black lacquered metal table lamp or desk light likely designed and

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A white opaline glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and glass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable brass and light blue-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable brass and blue-lacquered table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Metal, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Metal, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Metal, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A blown glass and metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Designer, Table Lamps, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamps, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamps, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of metal and glass table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950's Torch desk lamp
1950's Torch desk lamp

1950's Torch desk lamp

$285

H 11.5 in W 7 in D 7 in

1950's Torch desk lamp

Located in Montréal, QC

Torch light desk lamp made in France. Polished brass base, perspex cone shade. 40 watts E-26 Edison

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s

$3,600 / set

H 18.75 in W 12.5 in D 5 in

French Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of brass and white opaline glass table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1950s

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Ceramic, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Ceramic, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Ceramic, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A green black-lacquered metal and green-glazed ceramic table lamp with removable ashtray designed

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Brass, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Brass, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Brass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A blue-glazed ceramic and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A black-lacquered metal and beige fabric band table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable red-lacquered metal and brass table lamp likely designed and produced in France, c

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Glass, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A metal and glass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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French 1950s Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French 1950s table lamp for your home. Each French 1950s table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and ceramic. There are many kinds of the French 1950s table lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each French 1950s table lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one French 1950s table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jacques Adnet, Jacques Blin and Jean Boris Lacroix produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a French 1950s Table Lamp?

The average selling price for a French 1950s table lamp at 1stDibs is $2,017, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $23,450 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.