Articulated Desk Lamp by Walligraph
By Walligraph
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An articulated Zonalite desk lamp with a pivoting black and white enameled shade and a square moat
Vintage 1930s English Industrial Table Lamps
Enamel, Steel
Articulated Desk Lamp by Walligraph
By Walligraph
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An articulated Zonalite desk lamp with a pivoting black and white enameled shade and a square moat
Enamel, Steel
1920 Machine age Industrial Faries Desk Lamp
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Own an original, not a cheap reproduction.... This, a circa 1920 Faries adjustable desk lamp. All
Steel, Iron
Articulated Desk Lamp for Dazor
By Dazor
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A finely machined and articulating industrial under mount desk lamp crafted of thin-gauged
$224Sale Price|20% Off
1970's Architects Desk Lamp
Located in Bern, CH
1970's Model No. KN1 Architekt Desk Lamp. Max. 60W. On/Off switch on lampshade, with an additional
Metal
O. C. White Industrial Desk Lamp
By O.C. White
Located in Buffalo, NY
O C White Industrial desk lamp with additional light fixture. Fully adjustable. Retains original
Metal, Steel
Vintage industral metal desk lamp, France ca. 1920
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1920 / desk lamp / metal / industrial Vintage industrial green desk lamp from France
Metal
Large Industrial Look Desk Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large industrial look desk lamp A great piece the large shade has been cleaned back to the brass
Brass
Articulated Industrial Desk Lamp from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An adjustable and articulated industrial desk lamp patinated in black with a stepped base
Brass, Iron
$777Sale Price|20% Off
Important desk lamp with flexible base 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Pretty large desk lamp with flexible arm which allows 360° orientation of the light. Light cover
Metal, Steel
Library Desk Lamp by ILUM - Argentina
By Ilum
Located in North Miami, FL
This industrial period (WWII era) desk lamp in British Jaguar green features a swing arm and all
Aluminum, Brass
Unusual mid century adjustable industrial desk lamp
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Unusual mid century adjustable industrial desk lamp circa 1950. Fine quality German made desk lamp
Steel
$777Sale Price|20% Off
Important tilting desk lamp in white metal 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Pretty large desk lamp with articulated arm, on hammered steel base with storage spaces. Light
Metal, Steel
Vintage Red Metal Desk Lamp. Yugoslavia 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Mid-century rare red metal desk lamp by Emi Poljcane was made in Yugoslavia in the 1970s. The
Metal
Antique Industrial Era Metal Desk Lamp
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A 1920’s-1930’s Post Office style Desk Lamp with Iron base having a fluted and tapering stem and an
Metal
Hadrill Horstmann Pluslite Magnifying Industrial Desk Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Hadrill Horstmann Pluslite Magnifying Industrial Desk Lamp Very rare in original condition
Metal
Clock Spring Industrial Articulating Desk Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
I always liked this early desk lamp and use one myself. It has a nice clean and elegant profile. It
Steel
Vintage Bakelite Desk Lamp from Nolta Lux, 1930s
By Nolta-Lux
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage German bakelite desk lamp in Bauhaus style.It features a black bakelite shade, chrome
Chrome, Iron
$971Sale Price|20% Off
Jumo model 900 desk lamp, articulated arm + adjustable reflector
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Pretty large desk lamp with articulating arm that allows you to adjust the direction of the light
Metal
1960s Industrial American Metal Desk Lamp by Dazor
By Dazor
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A brown painted metal industrial desk lamp designed and manufactured in United States in the
Metal
Hubbell Brass Angle Poise Desk Lamp
By Charles H. Hubbell
Located in New York, NY
Classic vintage industrial, arts and crafts, art nouveau style angle poise desk lamp by Hubbell
Brass
$777Sale Price|20% Off
Tilting desk lamp in chrome metal by Marina Malabotti 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Important desk lamp in brushed steel with arm and removable head, on spherical base. Ovoid-shaped
Chrome
$675Sale Price|20% Off
Kaiser Idell Model 6556 Desk Lamp, 1930's
By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell
Located in Lisboa, PT
The 6556 model desk lamp was designed by Christian Dell and manufactured by Kaiser Idell, in
Metal, Iron
"Kamdem N° 756" Desk lamp by Marianne Brandt, Hin Dieckbrede, & H. Gaute - 1930s
By Marianne Brandt
Located in Linkebeek, BE
"Kamdem N° 756" Desk lamp by Marianne Brandt, Hin Dieckbrede, & H. Gaute - 1930s desk lamp Measures
Metal
Midcentury Articulated Wall or Desk Lamp, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Charming Industrial articulated wall or desk lamp salvaged from a hospital. This Industrial lamp
Metal, Enamel, Chrome
1930s Desk Lamp / Table Lamp by Harald Notini for Arvid Böhlmarks
By Bohlmarks, Harald Notini
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful industrial table lamp / desk lamp from the 1930's designed by Harald Notini for Arvid
Metal, Brass, Iron
A Steel and Green Enamel Industrial Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1920 An early twentieth century English industrial desk lamp, with polished steel
Enamel, Steel
Midcentury Brown Enamel Fluorescent Gooseneck Desk Lamp by Art Specialty
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Midcentury chocolate brown metal fluorescent gooseneck flex arm adjustable tanker desk lamp with
Steel
20th Century Bronze / Brass Industrial Flame Proof Ceiling Light / Desk Lamp
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Solid bronze desk lamp with braided cable and dimmer switch. Comes with vintage Edison filament
Brass, Bronze
$461Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Hala Desk Lamp, 1930's
By Hala Zeist
Located in Lisboa, PT
This desk lamp was design and manufactured by Hala, in the Netherlands, during the 1930's. It is
Metal
Antique Industrial Early Brass Dugdills Piano Desk Lamp, c.1915
By Dugdills
Located in London, GB
Very original example of an early Dugdills desk lamp. c.1915 Surviving inn wonderful original
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson "Terning" for Elidus, Yellow Retro Desk Lamp, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hans-Agne Jakobsson "Terning" for Elidus, yellow retro desk lamp. 1970s. In good condition with
Metal
Rare Table / Desk Lamp by Wim Rietveld for Gispen, 1960s
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare industrial table / desk lamp by Wim Rietveld in good condition. Manufactured by Gispen
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Metal Pump Handle Faucet Table/Desk Lamp
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a very original and unique metal faucet table/desk lamp. It depicts a Mott 400 pipe that
Metal
1940s Table / Desk Lamp with Adjustable Shade in Brass by ASEA
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and cute little table / desk lamp from the 1940s in brass made by ASEA in Sweden and
Metal, Brass
Anglepoise Type 75 Mini Desk Lamp Edition 1 by Paul Smith - New
By Paul Smith, Sir Kenneth Grange
Located in San Diego, CA
The Anglepoise Type 75 Mini desk lamp is a streamlined architect lamp designed by Sir Kenneth
Steel, Zinc
French 1930s Desk Lamp With Original Green Paint
Located in London, GB
This is a great classic 1930s desk lamp. The arm adjusts up and down and as you can see from the
Metal
$680Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Articulating Industrial Desk Lamps / Sconces by Bausch & Lomb
By Bausch & Lomb
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of articulating industrial desk lamps / sconces by Bausch & Lomb, circa 1940s. The
Steel, Zinc
Industrial Black Enameled Metal Adjustable Italian Table Desk Lamp, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury industrial black enamelled metal adjustable table desk lamp. This fantastic item
Steel, Metal
Industrial Architect Desk Lamp HCF Denmark 1970s
By HCF
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
-Kemisk Institut in Copenhagen. This industrial desk lamp clamps onto the side of a table and can rotate
Steel
Unusual Bespoke Kinetic Lucite/Brass/Steel Architectural / Industrial Desk Lamp
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Bespoke Kinetic Lucite/Brass/Steel Architectural / Industrial Desk Lamp..Unfortunately I
Metal, Brass, Steel
Marianne Brandt Table Desk Lamp for Kandem with Adjustable Arm and Shade
By Kandem
Located in Chicago, IL
Artist, sculptor, designer and teacher Marianne Brandt's desk lamp by Kandem is a classic, Bauhaus
Metal
$1,748Sale Price|20% Off
Industrial style metal desk lamp with two articulated arms by Jean-Louis Domecq
By Jean Louis Domecq, Jielde
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb old desk lamp. Marked industrial style for this Iconic lamp with a very beautiful patina
Steel
Artemide Tolomeo Desk Lamp.
By Artemide
Located in Nantwich, GB
This Artemide Tolomeo dest lamp was designed by both Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina in
Metal
Vintage Industrial Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Antique industrial task lamp with an aluminum shade and black cast iron base. USA, 1920-1930
Metal
Articulating Faries Desk Lamp with Singer Shade
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an unique Faries table lamp with an original Japanned finish. Of interest is the delicate
Brass
Antique Industrial Early 20th Century Brass Desk Lamp with Shell Shade, c.1915
Located in London, GB
A beautiful example of an early 20th century desk lamp. c.1915 Presented in excellent original
Brass
Industrial Counterweight Pulley Desk Lamp in Brass with Antiqued Silver Finish
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th c. industrial counterweight pulley desk/table lamp in solid brass (lamp weighs 14.8lbs
Silver, Brass
$380Sale Price|61% Off
Mid Century Industrial Floating Brown Metal Desk Lamp by Dazor, Signed
By Dazor
Located in Plainview, NY
Dazor floating desk lamp stands as a timeless testament to the enduring allure of industrial design
Metal
Rare Prototype Mid-century Modern Aluminium Desk Lamp by Peter Nelson 1960s
By Architectural Lighting Ltd., Peter Nelson
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Very rare unique desk lamp This is a prototype lamp - a one off - designed by Peter Nelson and
Aluminum
$1,055Sale Price|26% Off
Vintage Mid-century Scandinavian Industrial Chrome Classic Desk Lamp, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic desk lamp was produced in Scandinavia during the 1960s. It has elements of the German
Metal, Chrome
Brown Industrial Office Desk Lamp, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage brown office table lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. It features a
Metal, Chrome
1930's French Industrial Desk Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
A striking French 20-century vintage desk or table lamp composed of aluminum, steel and brass. The
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Industrial Workshop Black Enamel Desk Lamp, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial table lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s.It features a black enamel
Enamel, Chrome, Iron
Green Metal Cast Iron Banker's Table Desk Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green metal desk light / banker’s lamp 2,5 meter black cotton flex, plug and switch Also
Iron
Mid Century Jieldé Industrial Desk Lamp - Jean Louis Domecq
By Jielde, Jean Louis Domecq
Located in Bern, CH
JIELDÉ 1950’s INDUSTRIAL DESK / TABLE LAMP Designer: Jean Louis Domecq, 1950’s. Double arm on
Wrought Iron, Metal
Dazor, Edge mounted model 2134 Floating Desk Lamp. 1960s
By Dazor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
This is a famous floating arm lamp by Dazor. Company was founded in 1938 and made itself the name
Steel
Grey Industrial Factory Office Desk Lamp from Elektrosvit, 1970s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage grey factory office table lamp made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the
Chrome, Iron
Industrial floor lamps, bar stools, desks and other industrial-style furnishings have experienced a resurgence in popularity with the rise of interest in minimalist design.
It's a look that celebrates the past even as it suggests vigor, productivity and brawn. The newly chic industrial style of decor repurposes the simple, sturdy furniture of an earlier world of commerce — brushed-metal storage cabinets and display shelves, task lamps and pendant lights with enameled shades, work tables with worn wooden tops and cast-iron bases — and couples them with aesthetic touches emblematic of energy and optimism, from bright upholstery fabrics to flowers.
The rise in prominence of the industrial style has come hand-in-hand with the residential repurposing of former manufacturing and warehouse districts throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. In many loft apartments created in shuttered factories, the architectural envelope has been left intact.
Industrial-style interiors feature elements like raw brick walls, exposed steel beams and oak floors whose history is written in every pit and gouge. Iron and glass transom windows give definition and interest to small kitchen areas anchored by kitchen islands made of marble, steel and brass, while taxidermy or vintage neon signs serve as wall art in living rooms dotted with leather club chairs. Patina is the keynote to a decor in sync with such surroundings.
On 1stDibs you will find industrial furniture designs that wear their age beautifully — and were built to last.
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.
No one knows for sure who invented the desk lamp, as many engineers worked on designs for lamps during the 1920s. Many experts cite the Anglepoise lamp, however, as the earliest iteration of the modern desk lamp. Since its 1934 debut, this ingenious task light has become one of the most celebrated examples of industrial design.
How the Anglepoise came to be is the stuff of design legend: In 1932, a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine joined forces with a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons, to create a mechanism by which opposed springs would, as Carwardine explained, exert a “unidirectional constant force” on a pivoted lever that could counteract the force of gravity.
This invention was not destined for an auto but for a lamp Carwardine was developing. The innovation would allow the piece’s articulated arm to be moved with ease to almost any position and remain there. As the product of engineering acumen rather than fashion, the Anglepoise soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted it as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.”
The Angelpoise's rivals include the 1930 Bestlite, which was one of the earliest Bauhaus-influenced designs, created by Robert Dudley Best, who had studied under Walter Gropius at the Bauhaus in Dessau. German modernist Karl Trabert’s 1930s desk lamp for Schanzenbach & Co. was notable for its domed shade above a hinged arm.
Find vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.