Clamp On Industrial Task Lamp By A Perazzone Circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Clamp On Industrial Task Lamp By A Perazzone Circa 1950s - Black aluminium shade - Articulated steel arms - Bakelite switch on the shade - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - By A Perazzone, ...
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Articulated Industrial Task Lamp by O.C. White
By O.C. White
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1920s-1930s; OC White Company - Worcester, MA, USA Adjustable industrial task lamp with articulated arm and pivoting joints mounted to a weighted circular base.
Steel, Iron
Mid-Century Satin Gray Industrial Task Lamp with Chrome Stem by Napako
By Napako
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Industrial task lamp by Napako circa 1950's. Satin gray enameled aluminum shade on multi-adjustable chrome stem and a weighted metal base.
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
$395Sale Price|39% Off
Extendable Industrial Bronze Task Lamp c.1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Antique clamp-on industrial task lamp with sliding telescopic arm and adjustable head.
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Industrial Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Antique industrial task lamp with an aluminum shade and black cast iron base.
Metal
Christian Dell Inspired Gray Enameled Industrial Clamp Task Lamp
By Christian Dell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gray enameled metal industrial task lamp in the style of Christian Dell's Bauhaus-era workshop designs.
Metal, Enamel
Mid-Century Gray Task Lamp by Napako, 1950s
By Napako
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Napako produced this Mid-Century industrial task lamp in Czechoslovakia in the 1950s.
Metal, Aluminum, Enamel, Chrome
Original Industrial John Dugdills Task Lamp
By Dugdills
Located in Tarporley, GB
#3879 An early first edition original Dugdills task lamp. English c.1930. Fully restored back to its original glory, leaving a stunning finish to the metal work. Full articulated ...
Enamel, Metal
Vintage Industrial Articulating Table Mount Task Lamp
Located in Dekalb, IL
Industrial articulating task lamp featuring a heavy cast iron clamp base, dual articulating steel arms, and a spun aluminum reflector shade.
Steel, Cast Iron
Vintage Industrial Articulating Table Mount Task Lamp
Located in Dekalb, IL
Industrial articulating task lamp featuring a heavy cast iron clamp base, dual articulating steel arms, and a spun aluminum reflector shade.
Steel, Cast Iron
Vintage Industrial Articulating Table Mount Task Lamp
Located in Dekalb, IL
Industrial articulating task lamp designed for permanent mounting to the edge or surface of a workbench, drafting table, or machine.
Aluminum, Cast Iron, Brass
$620Sale Price|20% Off
Industrial Design Architects Desk Task Lamp Multidirectional Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design and very rare architects desk lamp circa 1970's very rare by Hamilton Industries, multidirectional the top shade moves up and down and side to side also has an attachmen...
Aluminum
Art Deco Flexo Industrial Floating Arm Task Lamp c.1943
By Art Specialty Co
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original fully adjustable Art Deco floating arm articulating desk lamp. Large clamp secures to any table. Embossed company name, Flexo and patent number which refers to 194...
Metal, Steel
Vintage Dazor Model M-270 Lighted Magnifying Glass Industrial Work Task Lamp
By Dazor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Dazor Model M-270 Lighted Magnifying Glass Industrial Work Task Lamp. Circa Late 20th Century.
Metal
Adjustable task light table lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Adjustable metal task light table lamp. Measured as shown at max height.
Metal
Vintage Industrial Modern Steampunk Cast Iron Gear Gooseneck Task Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Industrial Modern Steampunk Cast Iron Gear Gooseneck Task Table Lamp.
Iron
Aluminum Industrial Task Table Lamp with Bronze Hardware and Walnut Base
By Argosy Designs
Located in Treadwell, NY
Collection I: Cylinder lamp Inspired by the streamlined forms found in aviation design, the high polish aluminum cylinder that houses the fixture’s LED light source cantilevers ov...
Aluminum, Bronze, Steel
Industrial Adjustable Task Light by PFAFF, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Industrial Adjustable Task Light by PFAFF, 1950s, Germany Lampshade is in good condition and very clean.
Metal
Pair Antique Industrial Magnifying Task Table. Desk Lamp By Franks Of Manchester
By A. Franks Optician
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful set of lighting instruments encompassing a mini task lamp and magnifying lens by renowned manufacturers and optician 'A. Franks of Manchester', England circa 1880. - E...
Iron
Pair of Vintage Italian Modern Industrial Chromed-Metal Task Lamps by Seminara
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of "Ministeriale" adjustable table/task lamps combining Industrial and Modernist styles by Seminara (Turin, Italy, ca. 1960s).
Metal, Chrome
Post-War Helion Bakelite Desk Task Lamp East German Industrial 1950s MidCentury
By VEB Leuchten, Helion Arnstadt
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
1950s desk lamp designed for Helion VEB Leuchtenbau in the city of Arnstadt, East Germany, unusually with both a Bakelite shade and base, articulated by a brushed steel curved arm. T...
Steel
Wall Mounted Task Lamp By Rademacher Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall Mounted Task Lamp By Rademacher Circa 1930s - Vitreous grey enamel shade - Bakelite switch - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Tubular steel articulated arms - By Ernst Rademacher - Ge...
Enamel, Steel
Mid-Century Italian Naskaloris Task Lamp by Archivio Storico for Fontana Arte
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Naskaloris Task Lamp by Archivio Storico for Fontana Arte. - Naskaloris architect lamp by the Italian manufacturer Fontana Arte - Design is unspeakably functiona...
Metal
1970s LUXO Architect Rare Vintage Task Clamp Lamp for Desk Jac Jacobsen
By Luxo, Jac Jacobsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s By Luxo Industrial Metal Architect Task clamp lamp for desk Design attributed to Jacob Jacobsen (Finland) Fully adjustable articulating.
Metal
Christian Dell Bauhaus Industrial Table Clamp Wall Lamp, Koranda Austria, 1930s
By Christian Dell, Koranda Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful articulating industrial Bauhaus design task lamp from the 1930s, designed by Christian Dell and produced by Koranda Austria.
Metal
Vintage Industrial Adjustable Articulated Telescopic Task Lamp
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Vintage black industrial adjustable articulated telescopic task lamp made in Germany in the 1920s-1930s.
Metal, Steel
Unavailable
H 15 in W 12 in D 6 in
Early Modern Metal 20th Century Industrial Goose Neck Task or Desk Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
This industrial task lamp or desk lamp has a weighted metal base.
Metal
Unavailable
H 36.23 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Original Herbert Terry Anglepoise Industrial Desk Lamp Model 1227
By Herbert Terry
Located in Blackpool, GB
Originally designed as an industrial task lamp this iconic design is now as relevant in the home.
Metal
Unavailable
H 23.63 in Dm 4.73 in
Adjustable Clamp Brass Goose Neck Black Shade Table Task Light, Italy, 1950s
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
This table light is composed of an black painted aluminum lamp shade and flexible high polished brass gooseneck pipe rod. Pole attached to base can be angled left, right, back and t...
Aluminum, Brass
Original Jielde Lamp
By Jielde
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Classic french Industrial design task lamp - Jielde " MADE IN FRANCE.
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Industrial Task Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
This mid century industrial task lamp has two seperate points of adjustable articulation that allow for customized lighting.
Metal
Industrial Task Lamps, Belgium, Circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
Industrial task lamps Belgium Circa 1920 Gray and steel with adjustable necks.
Steel
Industrial Task Lamp by Fostoria USA, circa 1940s
By Fostoria - Fannon Inc. 1
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial task lamp by Fostoria USA, circa 1940s - Fully articulated with ball and socket joints - Tubular steel arms with aluminium shade - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Re wired...
Clamp on Industrial Task Lamp by Schaco, circa 1930s
By Schaco
Located in Gloucester, GB
Clamp on industrial task lamp by Schaco, circa 1930s. - Original porcelain switch - Articulated arms - Steel shade - By Schanzenbach & Co, Frankfurt - German ~ 1930s - Measur...
Steel
Industrial Task Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
adjustable desk / task lamp
enameled metal
Metal
Clamp on Industrial Task Lamp by Schaco, circa 1930s
By Schaco
Located in Gloucester, GB
Clamp on industrial task lamp by Schaco, circa 1930s. - Original porcelain switch - Articulated arms - Steel shade - By Schanzenbach & Co, Frankfurt - German, 1930s - Measure...
Steel
Clamp on Industrial Task Lamps by Schaco, circa 1930s
By Schaco
Located in Gloucester, GB
Clamp on industrial task lamps by Schaco, circa 1930s. - Price is per lamp (1 available) - Original porcelain switch - Articulated arms - Steel shade - By Schanzenbach & Co, Frankfu...
Steel
Brass Industrial Task Lamp by Dugdills, circa 1910
By Dugdills
Located in Gloucester, GB
Brass industrial task lamp by Dugdills, circa 1910 - Heavy steel base - Solid brass arms and shade - Beautiful daisy joints - Original bulb holder with in line switch - Emboss...
Brass
Clamp on Industrial Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1950s
By Ernst Rademacher
Located in Gloucester, GB
Clamp on industrial task lamp by Rademacher, Circa 1950s - Vitreous grey enamel shade - Articulated steel arms - Bakelite switch and shade top - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Desi...
Steel
Clamp on Industrial Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1950s
By Ernst Rademacher
Located in Gloucester, GB
Clamp on industrial task lamp by Rademacher, circa 1950s - Vitreous grey enamel shade - Articulated steel arms - Bakelite switch and shade top - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Desi...
Steel
Clamp on Industrial Task Lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s
By Ernst Rademacher
Located in Gloucester, GB
Clamp on industrial task lamp by Rademacher, circa 1920s - Vitreous black enamel shade - Articulated steel arms - Bakelite switch and shade top - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Des...
Steel
Italian Industrial Task Lamp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great industrial table top task lamp in vibrant orange. Shade pivots and steel arm adjusts to four different heights.
Metal, Steel
Sold
H 48 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
Mid-Century Red Enameled Industrial Task Lamp by Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
By Napako
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Mid-Century Industrial task lamp from the 1950s, designed and manufactured by Napako in Czechoslovakia.
Aluminum, Chrome
French Industrial Task Lamp by Ferdinand Solere
By Ferdinand Solere
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French, midcentury, industrial task or work lamp by Ferdinand Solere features a cast aluminum arm with adjustable clamp and 10.25 inch diameter, spun aluminum saucer shade.
Aluminum
Art Deco Style Flexo Industrial Task Lamp c.1942
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original fully adjustable Art Deco style clamp on industrial drafting task lamp. Embossed company name, lamp name and patent date 1942.
Steel, Metal, Copper
Production Articulating Task Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful industrial task lamp in the manner of Christain Dell.
Steel, Aluminum, Brass
Extendable Industrial Bronze Task Lamp c.1930-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Antique clamp-on industrial task lamp with sliding telescopic arm and adjustable head.
Brass, Bronze
1910s Petite Lyhne Adjustable Brass Task Lamp with Glare Guard
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 20th century, Industrial task lamp with clamshell shade and distinctive, rotating glare guard.
Brass
Sold
H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 9.85 in
Large Antique Industrial O.C. WHITE Machinist's Desk Table Lamp c.1890
By O.C. White
Located in London, GB
A finely engineered industrial task lamp made in the USA by O.C. White. c.1890.
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 33.47 in W 5.91 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Industrial 3 Three Step Herbert Terry Anglepoise Table Desk Lamp Light
By Herbert Terry
Located in Sale, GB
Herbert Terry & Sons George Carwardine (1887–1947) invented the Anglepoise lamp while developing new concepts for vehicle suspensions and quickly recognised that the joints and sprin...
Steel
Adjustable Industrial Desk Task Lamp
By O.C. White
Located in New York, NY
Matt finish metal adjustable desk lamp. The arm swivels and the hood shade (9"- L x 3" Deep) tilts to direct the light. Armrests on triangular wedge shape base. This interesting des...
Steel
Industrial Articulating Desk Top Task Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial painted steel desk top task lamp, circa 1940s with original finish, articulates at three joints and is newly wired.
Steel
Industrial Articulating Desk Top Task Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1930s Industrial metal desk top lamp with caged bulb and large articulating joints with original painted red finish is newly wired.
Metal
Faries Clamp on Telescoping Task Lamp
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
This original Faries lamp articulates, tilts and telescopes. The patina and parts are all original but it has been rewired. It can clamp to a desk or a pipe.
Brass
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.
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