Gilbert Rhode Style Chrome Plated Desk Lamp, 1930s / Classic Art DECO
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
Gilbert Rhode Style Chrome Plated Desk Lamp, 1930s / Classic Art DECO / Machine Age design.. Great quality. Tested and working perfectly. Nice original condition.
Chrome
Gilbert Rohde Style Midcentury Desk Lamp
Located in Highland, IN
This elegant little desk lamp has an early midcentury or streamline moderne aesthetic in the manner of Gilbert Rohde.
Brass, Steel
Modernist, Machine Age Stainless Steel / Metal Industrial Desk Lamp, Art Deco
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual modernist, machine age stainless steel / metal industrial desk lamp, circa 1930s, reminiscent of glorious designs of Gilbert Rhode, KEM Weber. Warren McArthur etc. Beautiful ...
Metal, Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Chrome Desk Lamp by Gilbert Rohde for Mutual Sunset Lamp Company, 1933
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A low chrome desk lamp consisting of three chrome tubes set on a flat, rectangular base the center tube arcing up over the base suspending a cantilevered cylindrical shade. No identi...
Metal
Art Deco Modernist Desk and Table Lamp. USA 1930´s
By Donald Deskey, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Modernist Desk and Table Lamp. USA 1930´s Art Deco Modernist Desk and Table Lamp. Restored with many useful features. The lamp is fully adjustable moving forward and back, ...
Metal
Unusual Vintage Deco Brass Desk Lamp
By Nessen Lighting, Gilbert Rohde, Kem Weber
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual Vintage Deco Brass Desk Lamp. Designer unknown. Quite possibly by Kem Weber or Walter Von Nessen.
Metal
Art Deco Machine Age Desk Lamp after Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Denver, CO
Superb sculptural machine age desk lamp in avocado green alloy and brass tubing with the original pull chain attributed to the iconic machine age master, Gilbert Rohde.
Brass, Steel
Unavailable
H 7 in W 12 in D 3.5 in
Machine Age Art Deco Adjustable Desk Lamp in Manner of Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde, Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Machine Age Art Deco adjustable desk lamp in manner of Gilbert Rohde. Unsigned, stylistically similar to Rohde's "C" desk lamp for Mutual Sunset ( MSLC ).
Enamel, Chrome
Unavailable
H 6.75 in W 16.75 in D 3 in
Original Machine Age Adjustable Desk Lamp in the Manner of Pfisterer, Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde, Peter Pfisterer, Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Unsigned, possibly Mutual Sunset or Kurt Versen. Terrific fluted shade, in manner of Nessen, is fully rotating to direct light. Pen tray base similar to Pfisterer's goose-neck lamp...
Vintage Streamline Machine Age Desk Lamp
By Gilbert Rohde, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Dallas, TX
Very cool original design with high quality construction. Early Art Deco Walter Von Nessen styled fluted socket housing, Gilbert Rohde styled tubular arm, Kurt Versen like balls and...
Red Enamel Desk Lamp in the Style of Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite art deco enameled desk or table lamp in the style of Gilbert Rohde, c.1930s.
Brass, Enamel
Sold
H 14.25 in W 9 in D 6.63 in
Rare Gilbert Rohde Machine Age Chrome, Enamel and Wood Desk or Table Lamp
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a rare and handsome desk or table lamp by the American master designer, Gilbert Rhode. This chrome, enamel and lacquer example epitomizes machine age style is dates from arou...
Metal, Enamel, Chrome
Art Deco Machine Age Chrome Desk Lamp Manner of Gilbert Rhode
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Deco machine age chrome desk lamp. Manner of gilbert Rhode. Classic Art Deco, 1930s design. Triple stacked metal base separated by machined steel discs, cantiliver chrome standar...
Chrome, Metal
Gilbert Rohde Chrome Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Chrome
Classic Art Deco / Machine Age Desk Lamp by Gilbert Rohde
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co., Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Art Deco / Machine Age Desk Lamp by Gilbert Rohde for The Mutual Sunset Lamp CO...
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 7.25 in W 11.5 in D 3.25 in
Art Deco Machine Age Metal and Brass Desk Lamp after Gilbert Rohde, circa 1940s
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Littleton, CO
Art Deco Machine Age metal desk lamp after Gilbert Rohde, circa 1940s tilts slightly either way as shown in the last image.
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Machine Age Table or Desk Lamp Attributed to Gilbert Rohde
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co., Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Deco Machine age table or desk lamp attributed to Gilbert Rohde for Mutual Sunset Lamp Co., circa 1930s, wonderful original finish, painted metal and brass, push on /off button w...
Brass, Metal
Gilbert Rhode Style Chrome Plated Desk Lamp, 1940s
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Streamline Moderne Gilbert Rohde style all chrome desk lamp. Featuring an arched Chrome plated Brass neck, rotating cylindrical head connecting to triple cylindrical tubes, center tu...
Brass, Chrome
Streamline Moderne Chrome Desk Lamp, circa 1940
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Norwood, NJ
A superb example of Streamline Moderne design, this chrome desk lamp dates to around 1940 and embodies the sleek sophistication of late Art Deco aesthetics.
Brass, Chrome
Elegant, Sleek, Simple French Art Deco Alabaster, Nickel and Wood Desk Lamp
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning French Art Deco alabaster. Nickel and wood desk lamp. Elegant, simple streamline design, predecessor to famed American machine age designs by Gilbert Rohde, Donald Deskey etc.
Alabaster, Nickel
Machine Age Desk Lamp
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Small, adjustable desk lamp of tubular brass-plated metal and enameled steel.
Steel
2 Gilbert Rohde desk lamps/ priced individually
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of brass table lamps with green painted details.
Brass, Metal
Gilbert Rohde Table Lamp
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare Gilbert Rohde Deco, machine age desk/ table lamp produced by Troy Sunshade Company.
Brass, Steel
Gilbert Rohde Machine Age Art Deco Chrome and Copper Table Desk Lamp
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Oakland, CA
Restored decorative Art Deco lamp attributed to celebrated designer, Gilbert Rohde. This original lamp has been sought after by collectors and has been included in books on Machine A...
Metal, Copper
Sold
H 12 in Dm 6 in
American Art Deco Small Adjustable Shade Desk or Table Lamp by Gilbert Rohde for the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company.
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co., Gilbert Rohde
Located in Port Hope, ON
This rare American Art Deco chrome plate and black lacquer desk or table lamp with its adjustable cased shade is a very early example of Gilbert Rohde's work for the Mutual Sunset La...
Chrome
Gilbert Rohde Machine Age Desk Lamp
Located in Southfield, MI
This lamp along with four others were removed from their original location and are being offered this week in as found condition. This is perhaps the best of the lot, chrome fittings...
Gilbert Rohde for Mutual Sunset Desk Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Minimal!
Gilbert Rohde American Art Deco Streamline Desk Lamp
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This sweet American art deco desk lamp designed by Gilbert Rohde sits on a block of Brazilian rosewood.
Rosewood
Gilbert Rohde Cerused Oak and Brass Desk Lamp
Located in Southfield, MI
Removed from it's original location, this lamp, along with four others are being offered this week in their original as found condition. It is an adjustable neck desk lamp with a sol...
Brass
Tubular Chrome Desk Lamp by Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tubular chrome desk lamp, arced sideway U-shaped, with pivoting chrome bulb shade, by Gilbert Rohde, United States circa 1930.
Chrome
$1,043Sale Price|25% Off
H 20.87 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
1930s American Modernist Nickel Plated Table Lamp
Located in Wien, Au
1930's American Modernist nickel plated Table Lamp
Midcentury German Table Lamp, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Germany - Made of metal, steel - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Metal, Steel
$637
H 15.75 in Dm 13.78 in
Czech Chrome Bauhaus Table Lamp, Original Condition and Electrified, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of Czech Bauhaus lamps. Original very well preserved condition. New electrification. Period: 1930-1939 Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Material: Chrome-plated steel.
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Desk Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Mid-Century Modern desk lamp features a red base and shade and a chromed arm. Both the arm and the shade are adjustable.
Metal
German Designer, Table Lamp, Chrome, Germany, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome-plated metal table lamp likely designed and produced in Germany, c. 1920s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Oxidation and tarnish t...
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Mid-century table lamp was designed and produced in Italy, during the 1950s. It has a light green base where a brass curved rod is attached. With a light green painted lampshade...
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Design Table Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany, circa 1980s - Good original condition.
Milk Glass
$2,261
H 12.21 in W 13.59 in D 6.11 in
Florian Schulz Mid-Century Vintage Modernist Chrome 1990s Adjustable Table Lamp
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern vintage German table lamp or desk lamp model 'Cervantes' designed by Florian Schulz in the 1970s. This lamp was made circa 1990s and was produced by Reim...
Metal, Chrome
MId-century Banker's Desk Lamp c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A mid-century industrial banker's desk lamp featuring a textured brown metal finish, a tilting rectangular hood shade, and a heavy base connected by twin posts. Push button o...
Chrome
Mid-Century German Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare mid century desk lamp. Probably from Kaiser from the 50s/60s. The lamp convinces with its elegant design language and materiality. A wide -out arm that is kept flexibly in...
Metal
Koch & Lowy Chrome Desk Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
An elegant desk lamp in polished chrome by Koch & Lowy; the tent shade articulates on a ball and socket and further adjusts on a swing-arm.
Koch & Lowy Chromed Articulating Desk Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a wonderful and original signed Koch & Lowy pivoting chromed desk lamp with tent shade diffuser. Single Edison socket.
Chrome
Mid-Century German Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare mid century desk lamp. Probably from Kaiser from the 50s/60s. The lamp convinces with its elegant design language and materiality. A wide -out arm that is kept flexibly in...
Metal
Chrome Office Desk Lamp Attributed to Baltensweiler, 1970
By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler, Baltensweiler AG
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant chrome desk lamp attributed to the Swiss designers Rosemarie and Rico Baltensweiler. It can easily be adjusted in height and is in very good condition with electricals in ori...
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Brass Metal Table Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This Mid-Century metal table lamp, originating from Germany in the 1960s, embodies the classic elegance and functional design of the era. The metal has developed a rich, warm patina ...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Adjustable Table Lamp, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany. Made of lacquered metal, chrome. With aged patina New cabling 1xE27 or E26bulb Original condition US adapter included.
Metal, Chrome
$2,064 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$7,000 / set
H 23.63 in W 20.08 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Wood Nightstands, Art Deco Period, France, circa 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of wood nightstands. Art Deco Period, France, circa 1940.
Wood
$6,300 / item
H 16 in W 58 in D 32 in
Organic Shaped Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut, natural finish Table one: 58" x 32" x 16"H Table two: 46" x 25" x 13.5" If not in stock, current productio...
Hardwood, Walnut
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$16,466 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$44,000
H 37.5 in W 59 in D 17.75 in
Gio Ponti for Giordano Chiesa Rare Ash Wood Console, Italy, 1950s
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti for Giordano Chiesa rare and important ash wood console table with two drawers and six legs ending in brass sabots, Italy, circa 1955. This exquisite sculptural console has...
Brass
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
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