Funky Retro Table Lamp
Hand Painted Exceptional Single Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Funky table lamp made of plaster, raisin and metal, hand painted depicting sport truck with
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1980s American Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Metal
Groovy 1960's Cast Metal Op Art Lamp with Milk Glass Orb
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super funky table lamp, or is it art? The base is a black and white op art decorated cube with
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Metal
Large 1960s Rocket Table Lamp Chrome & Acrylic, Funky Mid-Century
Located in Andernach, DE
Absolutely unusual and impressive 1960s space age rocket lamp, made from chrome & acrylic in funky
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Chrome
1970's Funky Red Hat Lamp
Located in Brecht, BE
Quirky object this red hat lamp, made and stamped by TIF Switzerland, in good vintage condition
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Late 20th Century Swiss Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Resin
Cool and Funky Industrial Robotic Style Table Lamp
By Lumina
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Cool and funky Industrial robotic style table lamp. The lamp has an organically new handmade shaped
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Metal
Italian Table/Wall Lamp, 1975 - 2000
Located in Ljubljana, SI
the top and white at the bottom. Can be used as a table lamp or wall lamp. With on and off button on
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1970s Italian Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Plastic
Italian Metal Art Deco Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
A funky Italian 1960s table lamp designed with a black shade and base and a dark red stem. This
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1960s Italian Art Deco Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
Unique Midcentury Smoked Lucite and Chrome Tall Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Very tall and funky Mid-Century modern smoked lucite and chrome table lamp from the 1970s elegantly
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Chrome
Set of 2 Midcentury Table Lamps by Lidokov, Czechoslovakia
By Josef Hurka, Lidokov
Located in Zohor, SK
Set of two beautiful table lamps by Lidokov company, designed by Josef Hurka. Produced in 1960s
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Steel, Stainless Steel
Modern Vintage Table Lamp Chromed Metal Spring Harvey Guzzini 1970s
By Heinz Brenker, Harvey Guzzini
Located in Vienna, AT
the cable.
The chromed circular base shows the company´s label.
This table lamp features great funky
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Metal
Glass Cubosfera Table Lamp by Uno Westerberg for Pukeberg, Sweden, 1960s
By Uno Westerberg
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual and space age funky glass Cubosfera table lamp by Uno Westerberg for Pukeberg, Sweden
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Glass
Large mid-century fully white acrylic mushroom table lamp XL, 1970
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
Very funky and very large mid-century mushroom shaped table light with an acrylic white shade and
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Metal
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H 24.81 in Dm 14.97 in
Pair of Monumental Size Mid-Century Modern Pieri Tullio Table Lamps
By Pieri Tullio
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Fun and funky pair of large table lamps from 1975 by Italian designer, Pieri Tullio. These heavy
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Plaster
Mid-Century Modern Tall Brass and Cork Table Lamp by Underwriters Labs
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a funky vintage Mid-Century Modern lamp by Underwriters Laboratories. Has a funky base
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Table Lamp in Red Orange Opaline Glass, Designed by Stepan Tabery
By Stepan Tabera
Located in Vienna, Austria
A beautiful red orange, opaline glass table lamp produced by OPP Jihiava and
designed by Stepan
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Opaline Glass
Pair of Aztec Motif Carved Wood Tiki Lamps
By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in New York, NY
Pair of carved wood tiki, or Aztec style TOTEM lamps. Fun, funky and chic, working original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Smoked Glass & Wood 1970s Lamps
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
We presents a pair of 1970's funky wood and smoked glass table lamps. They also light up in the
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Smoked Glass, Wood
Pair of Cari Zalloni Oversized "Facette" Ceramic Lamps in Red Glaze
By Cari Zalloni
Located in Norwalk, CT
grandeur to your side table or nightstand - or as funky floor lamps with massive shades, elevating your
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid Century Modern Olympia Lunar 1 Indoor/Outdoor Globe Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Olympia Lunar 1 Indoor/Outdoor Globe Lamp
Vintage MCM fun and funky
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Acrylic
1980s Square Travertine Coffee Table, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
smooth stone table would serve as lovely coffee table or a low side table for books, vases or a funky
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Travertine
Mid-Century Modern Phone Table in Wood, Black & White, 1950s, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this one of a kind Mid-Century Modern Phone Table made in the fifties is a
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Plywood
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H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 23.63 in
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Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Surfboard Shaped Marble Top Cocktail Table, 1955
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple yet elegant surfboard shaped cocktail table in carrara Marble. Four walnut legs with brass sabots for support. Marble sits on a plywood base. In excellent vintage con...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Carrara Marble, Brass
H 16 in W 60 in D 20 in
1980s Large Female Head Sculpture by Austin
By Austin Productions
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A large plaster female bust in the 1980s vibe reminiscent of Studio 54 in satin white on a wooden base, signed to the back neck area Austin Products 1987, Fischer.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Plaster
1967 Vintage Hobie Hawaii model Pintail Surfboard
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Vintage 1967 Hobie Hawaii model surfboard. Features a pintail shape design with white pigment and bright blue pinstriping. Very low production Hobie Hawaii model logo. As seen in “Th...
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1960s American Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Softwood, Foam, Fiberglass
Mid Century Modern Surfboard Coffee Table by Mersman, c1960s
By Mersman
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Embrace the timeless elegance of mid-century design with this exquisite vintage Surfboard Coffee Table by Mersman, circa 1960s. Meticulously refinished to showcase its sleek lines an...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Walnut
1980s Vintage Local Motion Artwork Surfboard
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Vintage 1980s Local Motion surfboard. Features neon airbrushed tribal artwork design with glass-on on thruster (tri-fin) setup. A great example of a unique 1980s Local Motion surfboa...
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1980s Australian Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
George Nelson "Half Nelson" Adjustable Table Lamp for Koch and Lowy
By George Nelson, Koch & Lowy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Half Nelson table lamp, designed by George Nelson for Koch and Lowy. A thoughtful design, featuring a pivoting shade made from spun aluminum, that offers customizable illumination. T...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Metal
Luigi Tiengo Surfboard Back Gondola Sofa for Cimon
Located in Hanover, MA
Strikingly sculptural vintage early 1960s gondola sofa with floating surfboard upholstered back designed by Luigi Tiengo for Cimon Ltée of Montreal in 1964. Loose seat cushion. Walnu...
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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Walnut, Wool
Mid-Century Moss Green Ceramic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of genie bottle shaped moss green speckled glazed ceramic lamps with dark bronze fittings and a clear glass orb. Lamps have been rewired for use in the USA with brown silk cords.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Bronze
Rare table lamp by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
A rare table lamp designed by Just Andersen in 1934. A classic piece of Danish design history for a beautiful home.
* A round metal lamp with vertical lines and a beige fabric sha...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Metal
Art Ceramic Surfboard Bowl Dish by Rogier Vandeweghe for Perignem Studio
By Rogier Vandeweghe
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Art Ceramic Surfboard model bowl / dish by Rogier Vandeweghe for Perignem / Amphora Studio. Made in Belgium, 1960's. Rare dish with surfboard shape. Marked on the ...
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1960s Belgian Brutalist Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Ceramic
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H 0.99 in W 16.54 in D 3.94 in
Mid-Century Modern Terrazzo Marble and Walnut Cocktail Table by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Terrazzo table with walnut blocks pierced through. Surfboard shaped table is 1.5 inches thick. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Top does have a few very mi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Terrazzo, Walnut
H 15.5 in W 73 in D 22.25 in
Cupola Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Milk Glass Table Lamp
By Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
Table lamp of milk white mouth blown Murano glass designed in 1992 by Carlo Moretti.
60 watt incandescent bulb, 42 watt ecolamp socket E27.
Carlo Moretti: An artisan factory...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Chrome
Gramercy Park Hotel Floor Lamp with Milk Glass Shade
By Tim Byrne
Located in Oakville, CT
The original floor lamp featured in the rooms of The Gramercy Park Hotel. Cast-iron trumpet base, steel pole, goose-neck arm, brass socket and vintage milk glass shade. Metal shade a...
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2010s American Industrial Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Iron, Metal, Brass, Steel
Abstract Art Ceramic Surfboard Bowl Dish by Perignem Studio, Belgium 1960's
By Perignem
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Abstract Art Ceramic Surfboard shape bowl dish from the Perignem Studios. Made in Belgium, 1960's. Rogier Vandeweghe was the most famous of this art pottery studio...
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1960s Belgian Brutalist Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Ceramic
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H 0.99 in W 16.54 in D 3.75 in
Truba Carlo Moretti Mouth Blown Murano Clear and Milk Glass Floor Lamp
By Carlo Moretti, Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
Floor lamp of clear mouth blown Murano glass illuminating body and rod, the illuminating body is adjustable in height, metal base in anthracite painted iron. The lamp was designed in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Iron
1990s Vintage Dale Velzy balsawood longboard
By Dale Velzy
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Mid-1990s Velzy balsawood longboard shaped by the late Dale Velzy (1927-2005). Features a 5-stringer design with gorgeous wood fin and tail-block. A superb example of Dale Velzy shap...
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1990s American Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Fiberglass, Hardwood, Softwood
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English Urn Form Buffet Lamps of a Petite Size, a Pair
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A funky pair of pewter finished and patinated silver buffet lamps. Purchased in England in the
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Late 20th Century English Georgian Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Metal
Fabulous and Funky Pair of Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two mod table lamps having white glazed stucco pottery vessel shaped bases with teak stands and
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
Pair Of Miniature Giraffe Table Lamps
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful funky pair of ceramic table lamps ,hand painted .
Probably made by California artist
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1960s American Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Ceramic
Stunning Cheerful Murano Table Lamp, 1960s
By Formia Murano
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Funky and fabulous Murano table lamp, from 1960s Italy. Gorgeously created delicate touches of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Blown Glass
70's Handblown Glass Table Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
Fun, funky, fabulous color! Purple hand-blown glass with a rakish ribbon of apple green, topped by
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1970s Italian Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Acrylic Spaghetti Globe Table Lamp, circa 1960s
Located in Chattanooga, TN
globes. This iconic retro lamp is a funky mid-mod dream. Turn the switch to light one, two or all three
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Walnut
Hollywood regency Romeo Rega Mid-Century Chrome and brass table Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century modern Romeo Rega (attributed) lamp
Chrome central globe, gilded brass wires.
a funky
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Large Orange Ceramic Table Lamp Verner Panton Style 1970s
By Verner Panton
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an awesomely funky and fun, large table lamp, made of vibrant orange
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Ceramic
Vintage Murano Lamps
Located in Toronto, ON
A fabulous and funky pair of 70's Murano glass lamps
with a "smokey" swirl finish.
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1970s Italian Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Blown Glass
Porcelain "Elephant" Lamps.
Located in Toronto, ON
and wired as lamps....Funky and fabulous!
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Late 20th Century Italian Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Porcelain, Acrylic
Fagerhults Cobra Desk Lamp 1975
By Fagerhult
Located in 'S-GRAVENHAGE, ZH
Fagerhults Cobra desk lamp 1975.
Rounded and balanced, with a funky vintage orange. The goose
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Plastic
Murano Style Lavender Colored Lamp
Located in Toronto, ON
A large funky glass ball lamp with a new clear glass base has a striking look for any glamorous
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1960s American Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Glass
French Wood Floor Lamp after Alexandre Noll
Located in Toronto, ON
A fabulous, funky, French floor lamp with a sculptural quality
that makes this truly a special
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1960s French Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Wood
Pair Italian Coastal-Style Urn & Fruit Lamps
Located in Pasadena, CA
bring out the slightly funky, Palm Beach aesthetic of the lamps. Both lamps are in very good condition
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1960s Italian Neoclassical Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Pottery
Pair of Pink "Murano" Glass Lamps From Italy
Located in Toronto, ON
These funky and fabulous "pink" colored ball lamps with clear glass twist can be modified to fit a
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Glass
Pair of Grifo Lamps by H. Tew for Artemide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Funky pair of space-age style lamps designed by H.Tew for Artemide. Attachable metal rod legs on
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1960s Italian Funky Retro Table Lamp
Pair of Tripod Desk Lamps by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950s
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Funky pair of desk lamps by Louis Kalff for Philips.
Striking Dutch design from the fifties
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Spun Acrylic Ribbon Teak Petal Sputnik Spaghetti Globe Planter Lamp
Located in Chattanooga, TN
hovering above a bed of Sputnik spotlights. The lamp is a funky mid-mod dream.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Acrylic, Teak
H 33 in W 24 in D 24 in
Orange and Green Spaghetti Lucite Super Goop Pendant Swag Lamp
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Super funky spaghetti lucite pendant lamp. Orange and green are the perfect mid-mod colors! These
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Metal
Table Lamp, circa 1970s
Located in Norwalk, CT
A funky table lamp, circa 1970s. Add a little pop and pizzaz to your living space with this retro
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Mahjong Table Lamps
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Funky pair of table lamps made of vintage tiles of Mahjong game, put together
In a very crafty
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1960s Chinese Funky Retro Table Lamp
Pair of Purple Holmegaard Table Lamps, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two funky purple opaline glass Holmegaard lamp bases, 1960s. They feature a secondary armature
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
Pair of 1970s Table Lamps, Austria, circa 1977
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Unique Pair of 70s Designer Table Lamps from Austria. The table lamps are not only common lightning
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Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Ceramic, Fabric
Italian Pair of Adjustable Table Lamps in Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Table lamps, brass, Italy, 1950s
Round shaped pair of table lamps in brass. These interesting
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Brass
Great 1960s Print Block Letters Collage Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $650.
A 1960s table lamp with a mounted collage of printers wood block letters. At
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Masonite
Mid-Century Table Lamp in Orange Opaline Glas, Designed by Stepan Tabery , 1970s
By Stepan Tabery
Located in Vienna, Austria
A beautiful orange, opaline glass table lamp produced by OPP Jihlava and designed by Štepán Tabery
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Opaline Glass
H 10.63 in Dm 7.09 in
Opalescent Blown Glass Lamp with Teardrop Crystals, Vintage Hollywood Regency
Located in Topeka, KS
This fabulous Hollywood Regency lamp is in wonderful vintage condition. Blown opalescent glass and
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Crystal, Metal
Desk Lamp with Pen-Holders in Bright Plastic, Chrome and Enameled Parts '1960s'
Located in Verviers, BE
functionality in minimum space. Typical of the 1960s it's funky orange color gives your desk a hit of period
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Chrome, Sheet Metal
H 16.14 in Dm 5.11 in
Vintage 1980s Bentwood Oak and Glass Cocktail / Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cocktail table (or side/ lamp table) has a dynamic structure of bentwood legs, a flat bottom
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1980s American Post-Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Glass, Oak, Bentwood
Luigi Massoni Dressing Vanity Cabinet Bar Stool Ottoman Mobile Fur Navy 1970
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
and a really fun, funky, dressing/vanity table or bar/drinks cabinet that will liven up any interior
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1970s Italian Space Age Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Faux Fur
Funky Sunfish Midcentury Television Lamp
Located in Portland, OR
emitting from the radio dial would damage their eye sight. So, charming Radio Lamps became popular, adding
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
Funky Pair of 1950 Table Lamps-Great Red Color
Located in Hudson, NY
Blood red and off white lacquer paint on this pair of table lamps. They have their original finials.
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1950s American Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Iron
Pop Art Murano Glass Table or Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s.
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Westmaas, NL
Funky Murano Glass Table / Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Italy.
Made of mouth blown white
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Chrome
70's Stacked Ball Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Funky pair of chrome yellow stacked ball lamps located at ABC Home 212-473-3000 x519
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1970s American Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Steel
Fun and Elegant Chrome Column Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
These lamps are a classic style with a funky new look in chrome.
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1950s American Funky Retro Table Lamp
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Chrome
Pair of Multi Orb Space Age Chrome Lamps
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of funky, chrome space age lamps that are newly rewired in the style of Robert Sonneman.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Funky Retro Table Lamp
Whimsical Brushed Aluminum Suitcase
Located in Woodbury, CT
We love old suitcases as bedside or occasional tables stacked and topped with a funky lamp. This
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1950s French Funky Retro Table Lamp
Materials
Steel
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Funky Retro Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the funky retro table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A funky retro table lamp — often made from glass, metal and wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a funky retro table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right funky retro table lamp, those designed in mid-century modern and neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. Formia Murano, Pieri Tullio and Underwriters Laboratories each produced at least one beautiful funky retro table lamp that is worth considering.
How Much is a Funky Retro Table Lamp?
The average selling price for a funky retro table lamp at 1stDibs is $975, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $3,246 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.
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