Greta Grossman Cobra Lamp for Ralph O. Smith
By Ralph O. Smith, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Greta Grossman Cobra lamp for Ralph O. Smith, Ca. The table lamp is nicknamed the Cobra lamp as it
Steel
$1,815
H 23 in W 15 in D 15 in
Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Cobra Desk Lamp Greta Grossman Atomic Era 1950s
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Peoria, AZ
Original 1950 Greta Grossman Cobra Lamp Fiberglass Shade Rare Prototype or Pre-patent Competitor
Metal, Brass
$3,199Sale Price|20% Off
H 23 in W 15 in D 15 in
RARE! Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Cobra Lamp Greta Grossman Prototype 1950s
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Peoria, AZ
Original 1950 Greta Grossman Cobra Lamp Fiberglass Shade Rare Prototype or Pre-patent Competitor
Metal, Brass
1960s Cobra Desk Lamp Style of Greta Grossman
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Desk lamp Faded brown vintage desk lamp, Greta Grossman Cobra Style. USA 1960s Los Angeles
Metal
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' Floor Lamp in Black
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' Floor Lamp for GUBI in Black. Designed in 1950 by Grossman, this
Aluminum, Steel
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' Table Lamp in Black
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' Table Lamp in Black The 'Cobra' table lamp was originally
Steel, Aluminum
Greta M. Grossman Cobra Table Lamp Warm Grey for GUBI
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
The authentic Cobra Table Lamp is of the most iconic designs by Greta M. Grossman. The table lamp
Steel
Greta M. Grossman Cobra Table Lamp Dusty Blue for GUBI
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
The authentic Cobra Table Lamp is of the most iconic designs by Greta M. Grossman. The table lamp
Steel
$749 / item
H 13.59 in W 11.42 in D 16.74 in
Greta M. Grossman Cobra Table Lamp Anthracite Grey for GUBI
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
The authentic Cobra Table Lamp is of the most iconic designs by Greta M. Grossman. The table lamp
Steel
Greta M. Grossman Cobra Table Lamp Matt White for GUBI
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
The authentic Cobra Table Lamp is of the most iconic designs by Greta M. Grossman. The table lamp
Steel
Greta M. Grossman Cobra Table Lamp Jet-Black for GUBI
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
The authentic Cobra Table Lamp is of the most iconic designs by Greta M. Grossman. The table lamp
Steel
Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp for Ralph O. Smith
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Ralph O. Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An award-winning 1948 design by Swedish-American Greta Grossman for Ralph O. Smith, a California
Steel
Greta M. Grossman "Cobra" Table Lamp for Ralph O. Smith
By Ralph O. Smith, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The “Cobra” table lamp designed by Greta M. Grossman for Ralph O. Smith in the United States in
Brass, Steel, Aluminum, Chrome
$4,875Sale Price|75% Off
H 15 in W 13 in D 12 in
Rare Enameled Aluminum Cobra Table Lamp by Greta Magnusson Grossman
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Ralph O. Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lamp is a variant of the “Cobra” lamp which won the Good Design award in 1950 and was
Aluminum, Steel
Cobra Lamp by Greta M. Grossman for Ralph O. Smith, 1950
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Ralph O. Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic cobra lamp by Greta M. Grossman for Ralph O. Smith, circa 1950 in grey gun metal finish
Metal, Chrome
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 12 in D 6 in
1950s Greta Grossman Cobra Desk Lamp Ralph O. Smith Vintage Mid-Century
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Ralph O. Smith
Located in Hyattsville, MD
, and appears to be all original. 24 inches high when lamp head raised up straight.
Metal
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' Lamp in Black
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' Wall Lamp in Black for Gubi The 'Cobra' wall lamp was originally
Steel, Aluminum
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' Wall Lamp in White
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
The 'Cobra' wall lamp was originally designed by Grossman in 1950 and is now offered as an
Steel, Aluminum
$10,000 / set
H 16 in W 11.5 in D 15 in
Grossman Cobra Lamp, Museum Quality Pair, Ralph O. Smith Labels Intact
By Ralph O. Smith, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Dallas, TX
Museum Quality Pair of Greta M Grossman Cobra Lamps Ralph O. Smith Labels Intact A collector's
Aluminum, Steel
Gubi Cobra Table Lamp by Greta M. Grossman in Stock
By Gubi
Located in New York, NY
The authentic Cobra table lamp is of the most iconic designs by Greta M. Grossman. The table lamp
Chrome
Gubi Cobra Table Lamp Designed by Greta M. Grossman in Stock
By Gubi
Located in New York, NY
The authentic Cobra table lamp is of the most iconic designs by Greta M. Grossman. The table lamp
Chrome
Unavailable
H 59 in W 47 in D 11 in
Greta Grossman Cone and Cobra Floor Lamp, Ralph O. Smith, Burbank, 1950
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and unusual example of this design Classic. This form is represented in the permanent collection of LACMA.
Aluminum, Steel
Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp, Warm Grey
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The authentic cobra table lamp is of the most iconic designs by Greta M. Grossman. The table lamp
Chrome, Aluminum
Atomic Era Greta Grossman Style Cobra Table Lamp
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in New Windsor, NY
Very close in style to the cobra lamp for Ralph O. Smith, but with slight variations; vented shade
Steel
Greta Magnusson, Grossman Cobra Lamp for Ralph O. Smith Lighting
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A iconic midcentury cobra table lamp in a satin off white finish on the metal shade and base with
Metal
Cobra Floor Lamp by Greta Magnusson Grossman
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Ralph O. Smith
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Cobra floor lamp by Greta Magnusson Grossman. This piece was manufactured by Ralph O. Smith
Aluminum, Chrome, Steel
Cobra Style of Greta Grossman Sensational Green Table Desk Lamp, 1950s
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern table desk lamp in the manner of Greta Grossman's Cobra desk lamp
Metal, Aluminum
Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp for Ralph O. Smith
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Ralph O. Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An award-winning 1948 design by Swedish-American Greta Grossman for Ralph O. Smith, a California
Steel
Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp for Ralph O. Smith
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Ralph O. Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An award-winning 1948 design by Swedish-American Greta Grossman for Ralph O. Smith, a California
Steel
Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp for Ralph O. Smith
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Ralph O. Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An award-winning 1948 design by Swedish-American Greta Grossman for Ralph O. Smith, a California
Steel
Rare Double Shade Floor Lamp ‘Cone and Cobra’ by Greta Grossman
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Ralph O. Smith
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Rare double shade floor lamp ‘Cone and Cobra’ by Greta Grossman Designed 1948-1949 Enameled
Aluminum, Chrome
Cobra Lamp by Greta M. Grossman for Ralph O. Smith, 1950
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Ralph O. Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic cobra lamp by Greta M. Grossman for Ralph O. Smith, circa 1950 in grey gun metal finish
Chrome, Metal
Cobra Lamp by Greta M. Grossman for Ralph O. Smith, 1950
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Ralph O. Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic cobra lamp by Greta M. Grossman for Ralph O. Smith, circa 1950 in grey gun metal finish
Metal, Chrome
Rare Double Shade Floor Lamp ‘Cone and Cobra’ by Greta Grossman
By Ralph O. Smith, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Designed 1948-1949 by Greta Grossman. Enameled aluminium, chrome-plated steel. Manufactured by
Aluminum, Chrome
Sold
H 56 in W 17 in D 11.5 in
Greta Grossman Rare Double Shade Floor Lamp ‘Cone and Cobra’, circa 1949
By Ralph O. Smith, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Greta Grossman rare double shade floor lamp ( Cone and Cobra ) for Ralph O. Smith. circa 1949
Aluminum, Chrome
Rare Double Shade Floor lamp ‘Cone and Cobra’ by Greta Grossman
By Ralph O. Smith, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Designed 1948-1949 Enameled aluminium, chrome-plated steel Manufactured by Ralph O. Smith Cast manufacturer's marks to underside.
Aluminum, Chrome
Cobra Lamp by Greta Grossman for Ralph O. Smith
Located in Dallas, TX
A nice example with original green paint and labels.
Rare Greta Grossman Cobra Reflector Table Lamp by Ralph O Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Greta Grossman black painted cobra reflector table lamp by Ralph O. Smith
Greta Grossman Cobra Lamp for Ralph O. Smith, Burbank, CA
By Ralph O. Smith, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Amarillo, TX
Greta Grossman cobra lamp for USA, circa 1950s. Manufactured by Ralph O. Smith, Burbank, CA
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' Floor Lamp in Red
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' floor lamp in red. Designed in 1950 by Grossman, this is an
Aluminum, Steel
Sold
H 14.5 in W 11.25 in D 14.5 in
Greta Grossman Vintage Cobra Lamp for Ralph O. Smith Lighting Company
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A vintage Cobra lamp with a satin off white finish to the metal shade and base , push button switch
Metal
"Cobra" Table Lamp by Greta Magnusson Grossman
By Ralph O. Smith, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in New York, NY
"Cobra" table lamp in enameled aluminum on a chrome-plated steel base. Designed by Greta Magnusson
Aluminum
Sold
H 14 in W 14 in D 11.5 in
"Cobra" Lamp with Original Dark Forest Green Paint by Greta Grossman, circa 1950
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in New York, NY
"Cobra" lamp in aluminum and steel with original dark forest green paint. Retains a "Good Design
Aluminum, Steel
Greta Grossman Cobra lamp for Ralph O. Smith, Burbank CA.
By Ralph O. Smith, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early example in putty color retains a patent pending label. Dating this example to 1950.
Original Cobra Lamp by Greta Grossman
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage original "Cobra Lamp," designed by Greta Grossman for the Ralph O. Smith Company in 1950
Cobra Lamp By Greta M. Grossman for Ralph O. Smith
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in San Diego, CA
Cobra Lamp By Greta M. Grossman for Ralph O. Smith, circa 1950.
Sold
H 16 in W 20.5 in D 11 in
Mid-Century Table Lamp in the style of Greta Magnusson-Grossman Cobra Lamp
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Culver City, CA
This Mid-Century goose-neck table lamp with textured fiberglass shade seems to be either designed
Metal, Brass
"Cobra" Lamp by Greta Grossman
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Award winning California design.Pivoting hood and adjustable goose neck.
Metal
Cobra Table Lamp by Greta Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic "Cobra" lamp was designed by the California designer, Greta Grossman. The flexible
Metal
Cobra table lamp by Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with partial decal manufacturer's label to interior: [Good Design]. This lamp design was
Aluminum, Chrome, Steel
Cobra Table Lamp by California Designer Greta Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic "Cobra" lamp was designed by Greta Grossman and was one of her most popular designs
Chrome
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
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.