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H 25.2 in Dm 17.72 in
Italian Moder Black Metal and White Plastic Baobab Table Lamp by Iguzzini, 1970s
By iGuzzini, Harvey Guzzini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian moder black metal and white and transparent plastic Baobab table lamp by iGuzzini, 1970s. Baobab model table lamp, with conical black metal base with E27 lamp holder in the ...
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H 20.08 in Dm 14.18 in
Italian Table Lamps Mod. 4048 Baobab by Harvey Guzzini for Iguzzini, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian table lamps mod. 4048 Baobab by Harvey Guzzini for iGuzzini, 1960s Table lamps Mod. 4048 Baobab with plastic structure with conical base and hemispherical lampshade, with br...
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1970s Black Baobab Mushroom Table Lamp by Guzzini Space Age
By Guzzini
Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Table lamp designed and manufactured in 1978 by Guzzini, Italy. Black metal conical base with a black translucent acrylic shade. Clear acrylic detail with maker's label.
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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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