George Nelson for Koch and Lowy Half Nelson Lamp Circa 1980
By George Nelson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful Half Nelson lamp manufactured by Koch and Lowy circa 1980. This lamp was originally
Metal
George Nelson "Half Nelson" Lamp for Koch Lowy #1
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic George Nelson Half lamp for Koch Lowy. In brass finish. Very good overall conditon. The
Aluminum
George Nelson "Half Nelson" Lamp for Koch Lowy #2
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic George Nelson Half lamp for Koch Lowy. In brass finish. Very good overall conditon. The
Aluminum
$1,950
H 46 in W 24 in D 9.25 in
Rare Industrial OMI "Eyeshade" Floor Lamp, George Nelson, Koch & Lowy, USA, 1960
By George Nelson
Located in Deland, FL
collaborating with designers like George Nelson (such as the "Half Nelson" lamp) and Neal Small, eventually
Steel
$2,995
H 56 in W 36 in D 10 in
Rare OMI "Eyeshade" Adjustable Floor Lamp, George Nelson, Koch & Lowy, USA, 1960
By George Nelson
Located in Deland, FL
pharmacy lamps and collaborating with designers like George Nelson (such as the "Half Nelson" lamp) and
Metal
$4,550 / set
H 56 in W 36 in D 10 in
Pair of OMI "Eyeshade" Floor Lamps, George Nelson for Koch & Lowy, USA, c. 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Deland, FL
designers like George Nelson (such as the "Half Nelson" lamp) and Neal Small, eventually becoming a
Steel
George Nelson "Half Nelson" Adjustable Table Lamp for Koch and Lowy
By Koch & Lowy, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Half Nelson table lamp, designed by George Nelson for Koch and Lowy. This thoughtful design
Metal
$4,800
H 18.5 in W 15 in D 8 in
1977 George Nelson Half-Nelson Reflector Table Lamp by Koch & Lowy in Brass
By George Nelson, Koch & Lowy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an uncommonly seen Half-Nelson reflector table lamp, designed by George Nelson and
Metal, Brass
'Half-Nelson' lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Pivoting reflector lamp designed by George Nelson.
George Nelson for Koch and Lowy Half Nelson Lamp Circa 1980
By George Nelson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful Half Nelson lamp manufactured by Koch and Lowy circa 1980. This lamp was originally
Metal
George Nelson "Half-Nelson" Lamp
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A George Nelson "Half-Nelson" table lamp with pivoting shade in satin, black finish
Metal
Half-Nelson Table Lamp
By George Nelson
Located in Munich, DE
designed by george nelson in 1960 and made by koch & lowy.
George Nelson Half Lamp for Koch Lowy
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic George Nelson Half lamp for Koch Lowy. In brass finish. Very good overall conditon.
Aluminum
A Pair Of George Nelson Half Lamps for Koch Lowy
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic pair of George Nelson Half lamps for Koch Lowy. In brass finish. Very good overall
Aluminum
George Nelson "Half Nelson" Adjustable Table Lamp for Koch and Lowy
By Koch & Lowy, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Half Nelson table lamp, designed by George Nelson for Koch and Lowy. A thoughtful design, featuring
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Half Nelson Black Table Lamp for Koch and Lowy
By Koch & Lowy, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hardly seen, black Half Nelson table lamp produced by Koch and Lowy from 1977. An Minimalist
Metal
Rare George Nelson "Half-Nelson" Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Description: A great uplight desk lamp by George Nelson for Koch-Lowy. The light has an adjustable
Steel
George Nelson Half Nelson Table Lamp in Black
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic black, adjustable saucer/reflector table lamp by George Nelson for Koch/Lowy.
Chrome, Enamel, Metal
Sold
George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Half-Nelson' Table Lamp utilizes a pivoting shade, which is adjustable both left and right and
Vintage 1960s Ray and Charles Eames La Fonda Slate Table for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard, Herman Miller
Located in Saint Paul, MN
patina, making this 1960s edition very desirable. Half-Nelson lamp available separately.
Slate, Aluminum
Vintage Paul McCobb Shovel Chair 1950s
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Nelson lamp by George Nelson and a DTM by Ray and Charles Eames. 1 listed, multiples available upon
Maple
A Classic George Nelson Half-Nelson Lamp With Adjustable Shade
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic George Nelson/Koch Lowy table lamp, in polished aluminum. Adjustable shades allows to
George Nelson Black "Half Nelson" Lamp, Adjustable Reflective Shade, USA 1977
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
A unique lamp both in design and function. Manufactured by Koch & Lowy. The lamp has been fully
Steel
George Nelson "Half Nelson" Table Lamp by Koch & Lowy, 1960s
By George Nelson, Koch & Lowy
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Uncommon "Half Nelson" lamp by George Nelson for Koch and Lowy. The spun aluminum shade reflects
Aluminum
George Nelson Half Lamp for Koch Lowy
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic George Nelson Half lamp for Koch Lowy. In brass finish. Very good overall conditon.
Aluminum
George Nelson “Half-Nelson” Chrome Reflector Lamp for Koch & Lowy
By George Nelson, Koch & Lowy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic “Half-Nelson” reflector lamp designed by George Nelson for Koch & Lowy in the United States
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 18.12 in Dm 15.36 in
George Nelson "Half Nelson" Adjustable Reflector Table Lamp for Koch & Lowy
By George Nelson, Koch & Lowy
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Mid-Century Modern "Half Nelson" table lamp by American designer George Nelson. Manufactured in
Pair of Gold George Nelson Koch Lowy Table Lamps with Adjustable Shades
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of vintage 1970s George Nelson designed, "Half Nelson" table lamps with adjustable shades
Aluminum
George Nelson Black "Half Nelson" Lamp for Koch and Lowy
By George Nelson, Koch & Lowy
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Stunning all original half nelson lamp in great condition with very little wear from age.
George Nelson "Half Nelson" lamps for Koch and Lowy
By George Nelson, Koch & Lowy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Originally designed as a single prototype in 1950, these iconic Nelson lamps were not produced
Rare Pair of Chrome "Half Nelson" Lamps by George Nelson
Located in North Miami, FL
Wonderful pair of iconic "Half-Nelson" table lamps, designed by George Nelson for Koch & Lowy, c
Chrome, Enamel
Lamp "half-nelson" By George Nelson , 1955
By George Nelson
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful lamp by the Koch & Lowy editor. Bibliography: The Complete Designers’ Lights (1950
Rare Pair of Brass George Nelson 'Half-Nelson' Table Lamps
By George Nelson, Koch & Lowy
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Extremely rare matching pair of authentic George Nelson 'Half-Nelson' brass table lamps by Koch and
Brass
George Nelson "Half-Nelson" Desk Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
"Half-Nelson" table lamp by G. Nelson; c.1955. Black enameled base with chromium plated stem
Metal, Aluminum
"Half Nelson" Table Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Great vintage George Nelson lamp in black enamel with an adjustable white round reflector on a
Metal
George Nelson Table Lamps
By George Nelson
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of "Half-Nelson" Table Lamps by George Nelson for Koch & Lowy. This stylish design
60's George Nelson Pivoting 'Half Nelson' Reflector Lamp
Located in Kensington, MD
George Nelson for Koch & Lowy 'Half Nelson' reflector lamp. If you send an inquiry
Steel
Polished Reflector Flip Top Floor Lamp After George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
"Half Nelson" table lamp designed by George Nelson. Ours is a floor version in all aluminum, just
Rare George Nelson "Half Nelson" Brass Reflector Lamp
By George Nelson, Koch & Lowy
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This clever little lamp, designed by George Nelson for Koch & Lowy and called the "Half
Brass, Steel
$8,426 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$11,006 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$1,650 / item
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
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
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
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Flos, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep. Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who applies his grandfathe...
Aluminum
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
$8,665 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$7,667 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated brass dome ceiling lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnish designs...
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
Wooden armchairs by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb pair of armchairs in beech wood upholstered with a bouclette fabric. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023
Fabric, Beech
Milo Baughman for Directional Ash Burl Drum Form End / Side Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century drum form end / side table with an ash burl wood veneer. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR DIRECTIONAL FURNITURE COMPANY)
Wood, Ash, Burl
$112,752
H 29.14 in W 66.93 in D 21.66 in
Utö Library Table by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Rare and authentic Utö library table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932. Wear consistent with age and use, including surface scratches, m...
Pine
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
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.