1990s Postmodern Crinkle Lamp by Lyn Godley and Lloyd Schwan for Godley-Schwan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An original-production Crinkle Lamp by Lyn Godley and Lloyd Schwan, made by Godley-Schwan in 1996.
Metal
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H 13.25 in W 4 in D 8.75 in
Postmodern Candelabra by Lyn Godley and Lloyd Schwan for Godley-Schwan
By Lyn Godley and Lloyd Schwan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning postmodern candlestick holder designed by Lyn Godley and Lloyd Schwan for their furniture, tabletop, and jewelry design company Godley-Schwan (1984-1998).
Metal
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H 7.25 in W 7.25 in D 13 in
1970s Constructivist Table Lamp in Folded Aluminum by Godley-Schwan MoMA NY
By Lyn Godley and Lloyd Schwan
Located in Oakland, CA
Godley-Schwan began in 1984 when Lyn Godley and her husband, Lloyd Schwan (1955-2001), began selling a small collection of costume jewelry.
Aluminum
Table Lamp 'Crinkle' by Lyn Godley and Lloyd Schwan, MOMA , USA, 1990s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Table Lamp 'Crinkle' by Lyn Godley and Lloyd Schwan, MOMA , USA, 1990s Crinkle lamp by Lyn Godley and Lloyd Schwan 1996 MOMA.
Steel
Lyn Godley & Lloyd Schwan, Hand Formed Clear PVC Crinkle Lamp, MOMA Collection
Located in St. Louis, MO
Bio/History The last piece designed collaboratively by Lyn Godley and Lloyd Schwan under the company Godley-Schwan.
Steel
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
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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