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

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 Table Lamps

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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 Cristal glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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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. Overall Dimensions (inches

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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 white opaline glass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Oxidation

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

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

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A light grey-glazed ceramic and metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear

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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. Wear

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Alabaster, Brass

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

An off-white ceramic 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 Lamp, Brass, Acrylic, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Acrylic, France, 1950s

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

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable brass and black acrylic 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, 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 etched glass 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

Brass

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A green leather or vinyl 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, Glass, Metal, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamps, Glass, Metal, France, 1950s

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

$2,800 / set

H 7.5 in W 3.5 in D 2.75 in

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

Located in High Point, NC

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

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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 green-glazed ceramic 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 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. Oxidation present to brass

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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, black and red-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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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 metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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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, black and cream-white lacquered metal table lamp likely designed and produced

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, 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

A light-grey glazed ceramic, brass and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c

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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 small table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950s French Table Lamps Blue White & Yellow France
1950s French Table Lamps Blue White & Yellow France

1950s French Table Lamps Blue White & Yellow France

$2,500 / set

H 12.75 in W 6 in D 6.25 in

1950s French Table Lamps Blue White & Yellow France

By Pierre Guariche

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents Dainty French table lamps Vintage France 1950s Brass on blue painted metal wood

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

French Designer, Table Lamps, Ceramic, Fabric, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamps, Ceramic, Fabric, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamps, Ceramic, Fabric, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of green-glazed ceramic and light pink fabric table lamps designed and produced in France, c

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable brass and rattan table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Oxidation

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

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

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Brass

Tall Pair French Style Brass, Lucite & Walnut "Scroll" Table Lamps, 1950's
Tall Pair French Style Brass, Lucite & Walnut "Scroll" Table Lamps, 1950's

Tall Pair French Style Brass, Lucite & Walnut "Scroll" Table Lamps, 1950's

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Pair of sculptural french style scrolled Brass Wire and Walnut Table Lamps. Featuring four joined

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sycamore Lamps. France 1950's
Pair of Sycamore Lamps. France 1950's

Pair of Sycamore Lamps. France 1950's

Located in New York, NY

Round carved solid sycamore table lamps. 12x7 Base Only

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

Materials

Sycamore

Brown "Grenade" Ceramic Lamps, France 1950's
Brown "Grenade" Ceramic Lamps, France 1950's

Brown "Grenade" Ceramic Lamps, France 1950's

Located in New York, NY

Pair of blue & brown glazed table lamps with a geometrical pattern reminiscent of a grenade. Base

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

Materials

Ceramic

Tripod Brass & Leather Lamp, France 1950's
Tripod Brass & Leather Lamp, France 1950's

Tripod Brass & Leather Lamp, France 1950's

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

Leather-covered two-part stem lamp on a tripod bronze base

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

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

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of French 1950's Adjustible Tripod Lamps by Disderot
Pair of French 1950's Adjustible Tripod Lamps by Disderot

Pair of French 1950's Adjustible Tripod Lamps by Disderot

By Disderot

Located in Hanover, MA

Fine example of 1950's French whimsical lighting design from the house of Disderot. Probably

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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Black & White Ceramic Lamp, France 1950's
Black & White Ceramic Lamp, France 1950's

Black & White Ceramic Lamp, France 1950's

Located in New York, NY

Teardrop shaped lamp with a raised pattern dual glaze. Base size only 18x9

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

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Ceramic

Exclusive Pharaoh Toetanchamon Table Lamp, France 1950s
Exclusive Pharaoh Toetanchamon Table Lamp, France 1950s

Exclusive Pharaoh Toetanchamon Table Lamp, France 1950s

Located in Voorburg, NL

Exclusive, unique and exotic Toetanchamon table lamp from the 1950s and made in France. This

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

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Cast Stone, Brass

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

1950's Blue 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 Dimensions given without shade / No

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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Leather

Estate French Gold Bronze and Tole Bouillotte Lamp, Circa 1950's.
Estate French Gold Bronze and Tole Bouillotte Lamp, Circa 1950's.

Estate French Gold Bronze and Tole Bouillotte Lamp, Circa 1950's.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Estate French Gold Bronze and Tole Bouillotte Lamp, Circa 1950's.

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Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

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Metal, Bronze

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

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

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Marble, Metal, Brass

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A brass, beige rubber and beige-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A brass, black-lacquered metal and beige brown fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Metal

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A brass, beige rubber and beige-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

French Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Onyx, Rattan, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Onyx, Rattan, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Onyx, Rattan, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of patinated brass, green, black onyx and rattan table lamps designed and produced in France

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Onyx, Brass

Jacques Biny, Table Lamp, Brass, France, 1950s
Jacques Biny, Table Lamp, Brass, France, 1950s

Jacques Biny, Table Lamp, Brass, France, 1950s

$1,600

H 11.25 in W 4.75 in D 6.5 in

Jacques Biny, Table Lamp, Brass, France, 1950s

By Jacques Biny

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable brass table lamp attributed to Jacques Biny for Lumanlite, France, c. 1950s. Heavy

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

mid century ceramic table lamp in the style of George Jouve, 1950's , France
mid century ceramic table lamp in the style of George Jouve, 1950's , France

mid century ceramic table lamp in the style of George Jouve, 1950's , France

By Georges Jouve

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Striking French mid-century ceramic table lamp from the 1950s, featuring a highly sculptural “siren

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable red, beige-glazed ceramic, brass and glass table lamp designed and produced in France

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French 1950’s anglepoise lamp in the style of Gras
French 1950’s anglepoise lamp in the style of Gras

French 1950’s anglepoise lamp in the style of Gras

$903

H 19.69 in W 5.52 in D 13.39 in

French 1950’s anglepoise lamp in the style of Gras

By Bernard-albin Gras

Located in London, GB

French 1950’s black metal articulating anglepoise clamp lamp. Rewired with red silk flex.

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

Materials

Metal, Iron

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of metal, glass and off-white fabric table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1950s

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of brass, glass, beige plastic and white fabric table lamps designed and produced in France

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Table Lamps, Chrome, Glass, Acrylic, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamps, Chrome, Glass, Acrylic, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamps, Chrome, Glass, Acrylic, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of chrome metal, beige glass and acrylic table lamps designed and produced in France, c

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A white, green-glazed ceramic, brass and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Table Lamps, Acrylic, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamps, Acrylic, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamps, Acrylic, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of brass, acrylic and cream-white fabric table lamps designed and produced in France, c

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Audoux Minet rope lantern lamp, 1950's
French Audoux Minet rope lantern lamp, 1950's

French Audoux Minet rope lantern lamp, 1950's

$1,058

H 17.13 in W 8.67 in D 7.88 in

French Audoux Minet rope lantern lamp, 1950's

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in BELFORT, FR

Rare and beautiful lantern lamp attributed to Audoux Minet, France, in the 1950's. It is made of

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rope

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A brass, off-white lacquered metal and paper 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, Brass, Ceramic, Acrylic, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Ceramic, Acrylic, France, 1950s

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

Located in High Point, NC

A black-glazed ceramic, brass and beige acrylic band table lamp designed and produced in France, c

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Arlus, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Arlus, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s

Arlus, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s

By Arlus

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and opaline glass "Aladdin" table lamp produced by Arlus, France, 1950s. Overall

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A brass, green-glazed ceramic and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s

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Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Designer, Table Lamp, Copper, Resin, Fabric, France, 1950s
French Designer, Table Lamp, Copper, Resin, Fabric, France, 1950s

French Designer, Table Lamp, Copper, Resin, Fabric, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

France, c. 1950s. Brand new lampshades. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 8.1"H x 12.5"W x 4.125

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

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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.