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Table Lamp Illuminator 1930 Chrome Metal
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Table lamp Illuminator 1930 chromed metal.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Table Lamp Illuminator 1930 Chrome Metal
Table Lamp Illuminator 1930 Chrome Metal
H 27.56 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Vintage American Airplane Table Lamp with Illuminated Wings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming, scarcely seen airplane table lamp, ca. 1940s/early 1950s, USA. Plane itself is maple with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Illuminated Italian Art Glass Sculptural Table Lamp, Italy 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Illuminated Italian Art Glass sculptural table lamp. Clear and amber glass forms mounted on a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid- century design illuminated glass floor / table lamp , 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid- century design illuminated glass floor / table lamp , 1970’s Dimensions: 73 cm H, 39 cm
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Exceptional Bronze and Reverse Painted Glass Illuminated Modern Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An unusual modern table lamp comprising a bronze or bronzed metal rectangular base that illuminates
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

WMF Table Lamp Illuminator Coppered and Signed Brass, Germany, 1930
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Milano, IT
WMF table lamp illuminator coppered and signed brass, Germany, 1930.
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Lava Ceramic Table Lamp from 1960 with Illuminated Base
Located in Vienna, Austria
Large and dramatic table lamp made from ceramic with a lava glaze. The lamp shade is oval in form
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Textile

Mid-Century Modern Glass & Chrome Table Lamps: Timeless Elegance Illuminated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into the exquisite world of mid-century design with our pair of mid-century modern table lamps
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Mid Century Modern Chrome & Illuminated Glass Table Lamp Base, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid Century Modern Chrome & Illuminated Glass Table Lamp Base, 1960s Germany The lampshade is to
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Kalmar Table Lamp 'Frankenberg', Illuminated Glass Stand Beige Shade, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and large table lamp model 'Frankenberg', no. 1359 by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp by Kalmar Vienna with Illuminated Ice Glass Stand
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame fitted with two E27 + E14 socket (stand) up to 60 watts or LED. Another shade color or size on request possible, see the last pictures. Excellent restored.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp by Kalmar Vienna with Illuminated Ice Glass Stand
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna form the 1950s. Steel frame fitted with E27 + E14 socket up to 60 watts or LED. Excellent condition.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s German Chrome & Opal White Illuminated Glass Table Lamp Leclaire & Schäfer
Located in London, GB
1970s German, futuristic, space-age, white opal glass and chrome table lamp attributed to Leclaire
Category

Mid-20th Century German Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Italian Retro Illuminated Fossil Table Lamp, Made in Italy 2000's
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
Table lamp made by Agate, an Italian fossil stone. Retro illuminated, brass base, hand craft by an
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp by Kalmar Frankenberg with an Illuminated Ice Glass Stand
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
shade color on request possible. There are 2 pieces available, price per lamp. Excellent original
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Palatial Pair of Maitland Smith Bronze Table Lamps with Illuminated Orbs
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive ornate pair of very fancy table lamps having shell orbs that are an additional source of
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1990s Philippine Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Peill & Putzler 1970s Vintage Modern Table Lamp with Illuminated Base
By Peill & Putzler
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Large orange glass table lamp designed by Peill & Putzler, Germany. This Company created so many
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass, Hardwood

Laurel Table Lamp with Italian Glass Base
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Highland, IN
glass. The base is illuminated and the 3-way switch allows for the choice of light from the base, the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

1970s German Space-Age Illuminated Orange Glass Table Lamp inc Original Shade
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in London, GB
1970s German space-age and futuristic illuminated orange glass table lamp. The illuminated orange
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Wire

Mid Century Modern Metal Table Lamp Base Illuminated Base by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid Century Modern Metal Table Lamp Base with Illuminated Base by Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s Germany
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid 20th Century Plate Brass Table Lamps by Laurel Lamp Co., C.1950s
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid 20th century plate brass table lamps by Laurel Lamp Co. C.1950s Classic Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Tall Pair of Laurel Lamp Co. Walnut & Smoked Lucite Paneled "Tower" Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Pair of International Style Laurel Lamp Co. attributed Walnut, Lucite & Brass Table
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Vintage 1960s American International Style Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Illuminated Lighting Sculpture or Table Lamp by Guy Bareff, France c. 1970
By Guy Bareff
Located in Renens, CH
Illuminated lighting sculpture by French sculptor and ceramist Guy Bareff born in 1942. Guy
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Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Earthenware

Pair Large J.T. Kalmar Ice Glass Table Lamps „Frankenberg" w. Illuminated Base
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of beautiful and large table or side lamps, model nr. 1359 called „Frankenberg
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Jacques Duval-Brasseur Illuminated Blue Agate, Gold Fish Lamp
By Jacques Duval Brasseur
Located in Hastings, GB
Hand crafted Jacques Duval-Brasseur fish lamp, dating to the 1970's, the exceptional brutalist
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Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Table Lamps

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Agate, Brass

Space Age Rare Table Lamp in Chrome and Acrylic by Modeline, circa 1970s
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Troy, MI
Rare Modeline Table Lamp Space Age Chrome and Acrylic 1970s Extremely unique and rare lamp by
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20th Century Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Chinese Porcelain Celadon Glazed Vase Table Lamp by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Splendid Chinese porcelain celadon glazed vase mounted as a table lamp by Marbro Lamp Company
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Nouveau SlagGlass Double Socket Lamp W Illuminated Base
Located in Esperance, NY
This is an absolutely stunning antique art nouveau slag glass lamp, that is all original.
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Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Slag Glass

1970's Chrome Robot Lamp by Torino Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
Industries, Inc. dba Torino Lamps and Tables. The company was founded in the late 1960's by two brothers
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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Table Lamps

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage Hand Painted Ceramic Table Lamp with Original Shade by Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage hand painted ceramic table Lamp with original shade by Marbro, circa 1970 Measures: 11
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large Red Antique Light Bulb Lamp
By Dogfork Lamp Arts
Located in San Francisco, CA
A table lamp made from a giant, vintage light bulb in red; illuminated from within by an Emery
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2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Red Antique Light Bulb Lamp
Large Red Antique Light Bulb Lamp
H 17.25 in W 6 in D 6 in
Art Deco Illuminated Bear Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art Deco illuminated bear sculpture pair of bears on the ice origin Italy, circa 1920
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

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Alabaster

Art Deco Illuminated Bear Sculpture
Art Deco Illuminated Bear Sculpture
H 13.39 in W 14.97 in D 10.24 in
Seed Table Lamp - Brass Table Lamp
Located in İstiklal, TR
, versatile socket, and status as part of a refined fixture family, SEED Table Lamp invites you to illuminate
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Gianfranco Fini & Fabrizio Cocchia for New Lamp, 1970s Plexiglass Table Light
By New Lamp, Gianfranco Fini and Fabrizio Cocchia
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Stunning Pop Art Table Lamp, comprising 16 plexiglass rods illuminated through circular holes in
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Max Ingrand OMAI Illuminated Vase for Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Really nice 1950s illuminated vase by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. This piece is in really good
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bole Table Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
BOLE TABLE LAMP brings the sturdy globe of the BOLE collection down to eye level. With its
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2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Bole Table Lamp
Bole Table Lamp
H 13.5 in Dm 6.5 in
Ceiba Table Lamp
By Chuch Estudio
Located in Mérida, MX
the table version of the studio's inaugural Ceiba floor lamp, offering a more intimate and versatile
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2010s Mexican Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps

Materials

Clay, Linen

Ceiba Table Lamp
Ceiba Table Lamp
H 17.72 in Dm 7.88 in
Stilnovo Table Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Weesp, NL
Periscopio Table Lamp, designed by the visionary duo Danilo and Corrado Aroldi for Stilnovo, Italy in 1967. A
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Stilnovo Table Lamp
Stilnovo Table Lamp
H 23.23 in W 13 in D 6.3 in
Illuminated resin sculpture floor or table lamp
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Floor or table lamp depicting illuminated resin sculpture showcasing elephants trunk or animal type
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Resin

Illuminated resin sculpture floor or table lamp
Illuminated resin sculpture floor or table lamp
H 62.21 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Talla Table Lamp
By Omar Godínez
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
. Each one of these lamps is one of a kind, conveying unforeseen stories by the unexpected results of the
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Table Lamps

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Marble

Talla Table Lamp
Talla Table Lamp
H 7.09 in W 9.45 in D 7.49 in
Glass Table Lamp
By Paolo Venini, Palwa, Barovier&Toso, Gino Vistosi, Noti Massari
Located in München, DE
Lovely glass table lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is very noble and a very special design object
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Glass Table Lamp
Glass Table Lamp
H 17.72 in Dm 9.06 in
Lotus table lamp
Located in Brussels, BE
. --------------- Our table lamp – standing at an impressive 50cm in height and boasting a generous diameter of 50cm
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2010s Belgian Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Other

Lotus table lamp
Lotus table lamp
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in
Bay Table Lamp
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bay table lamp is a breathtaking masterpiece by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis (1983). Fabricated
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Crystal

Bay Table Lamp
Bay Table Lamp
H 19.75 in Dm 16 in
Cubo di Teo Illuminated Sculpture by James Rivière
By James Rivière
Located in Rovereta, SM
rare Iluminated sculpture named Cubo di Teo designed by James Rivière in 1970's and edited by Centro Ricerche di Arte Industria Lissone, Italy. Colored acrylic pieces and base with i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Cubo di Teo Illuminated Sculpture by James Rivière
By James Rivière
Located in Rovereta, SM
Rare Iluminated sculpture named Cubo di Teo designed by James Rivière in 1970s and edited by Centro Ricerche di Arte Industria Lissone, Italy. Colored acrylic pieces and base with in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Zosia Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
With a clear suggestive illumination, the Zosia table lamp elevates twin points of light upon thin
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21st Century and Contemporary European Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Zosia Table Lamp
Zosia Table Lamp
H 21.3 in W 16.8 in D 7.9 in
Cubo di Teo Illuminated Sculpture by James Rivière
By James Rivière
Located in Barcelona, ES
Iluminated sculpture named Cubo di Teo designed by James Rivière in 1970's and edited by Centro Ricerche di Arte Industria Lissone, Italy. Colored acrylic pieces and base with intern...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Kinetic Table Lamps

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Acrylic

Jugendstil Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An illuminated urn, this lamp provides soft mood lighting for a dark evening. Tiny ventilation
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Jugendstil Table Lamp
Jugendstil Table Lamp
H 13.25 in Dm 7 in
Tommy Bronze Table Lamp
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milan, IT
A wireless table lamp with a touch sensor and dimmable is designed as a light point for the table
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2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Tommy Bronze Table Lamp
Tommy Bronze Table Lamp
H 16.15 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Italian Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Lasne, BE
Table lamp with aluminium base and fibreglass optics duster, illuminated by changing colours. The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Table Lamp, 1970s
Italian Table Lamp, 1970s
H 15.75 in Dm 14.97 in
L4 Red Table Lamp
By Monica Gasperini
Located in Milan, IT
Combining a Minimalist silhouette with noble materials, this chic and modern table lamp will enrich
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2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

L4 Red Table Lamp
L4 Red Table Lamp
H 19.69 in W 31.5 in D 9.85 in
Alpi Black Table Lamp
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite table lamp was created with the traditional techniques for mouth-blowing glass
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2010s Italian Other Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass, Nickel

Alpi Black Table Lamp
Alpi Black Table Lamp
H 29.14 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Tommy Bronze Table Lamp
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milan, IT
A wireless table lamp with a touch sensor and dimmable is designed as a light point for the table
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Tommy Bronze Table Lamp
Tommy Bronze Table Lamp
H 16.15 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Tommy Copper Table Lamp
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milan, IT
A wireless table lamp with a touch sensor and dimmable is designed as a light point for the table
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2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Tommy Copper Table Lamp
Tommy Copper Table Lamp
H 16.15 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Table lamp by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The mushroom-shaped table lamp by Vistosi, crafted in Murano bubble glass, is a captivating work
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Art Glass

Table lamp by Vistosi
Table lamp by Vistosi
H 13.78 in Dm 8.67 in
Vintage Faceted Table Lamp
Located in Brattleboro, VT
1970's Mid-century faceted table lamp. Illuminate your flat with this beautifully modern mid
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Sheet Metal, Metal

Vintage Faceted Table Lamp
Vintage Faceted Table Lamp
H 27.5 in Dm 8.75 in
Revised Ovington Table – table lamp honey
By Sjoerd Vroonland, Revised
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Table Lamp exudes an inviting radiance and warmth whether it`s illuminated or switched off. The Ovington
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2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Revised Ovington Table – table lamp tobacco
By Sjoerd Vroonland, Revised
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Table Lamp exudes an inviting radiance and warmth whether it`s illuminated or switched off. The Ovington
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2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Revised Ovington Table – table lamp grey
By Sjoerd Vroonland, Revised
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Table Lamp exudes an inviting radiance and warmth whether it`s illuminated or switched off. The Ovington
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2010s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Ceramic Metallic Silver Glaze Ball Lamps by Marbro, circa 1970
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
original wiring and ready to plug in and illuminate. The lamps would benefit from new wiring, but that
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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Illuminated Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the illuminated table lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every illuminated table lamp was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an illuminated table lamp, we have 54 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the illuminated table lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An illuminated table lamp, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Jeff Zimmerman, Richard Essig and Estúdio Orth each produced at least one beautiful illuminated table lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Illuminated Table Lamp?

Prices for an illuminated table lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $425 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,285.

Finding the Right table-lamps for You

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.

Questions About Illuminated Table Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.

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