Brass Table Lamp, Desk Lamp, Joseph Brumberg, Germany, 1950s
By Egon Hillebrand
Located in Schwerin, MV
A wonderful Bauhaus-style lamp from the 1950s: a large table lamp by Joseph Brumberg Sundern (JBS
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, Joseph Brumberg, Germany 1950s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Brumberg from Sundern. The lamp is made of brass with a heavy metal base covered with black shrink lacquer
Brass, Metal
Table Lamp by Joseph Brumberg Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
switch on the base - Takes 1x E27 fitting bulb - Made by Joseph Brumberg, Sundern - German ~ 1930s
Steel
Pair of XL Desk Lamps, Hillebrand Germany, 1950s
By Egon Hillebrand
Located in Schwerin, MV
Joseph Brumberg Sundern (JBS) from West Germany (Sauerland). These lamps are also often attributed to
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Very solid and rare piano lamp made of brass by JBS (Joseph Brumberg Sundern), West Germany, around
Brass
Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Very solid and rare piano lamp made of brass by JBS (Joseph Brumberg Sundern), West Germany, around
Brass
Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Very solid and rare piano lamp made of brass by JBS (Joseph Brumberg Sundern), West Germany, around
Brass
Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
label. But it is either a lamp from the company JBS (Joseph Brumberg Sundern) or a piano lamp from the
Brass
Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
label. But it is either a lamp from the company JBS (Joseph Brumberg Sundern) or a piano lamp from the
Brass
Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, JBS - Germany 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Brumberg Sundern), West Germany, approx. 1960s - 1970s. The lamp impresses with its organic shape. The lamp
Brass
BRASS Pendant Uplighter with 4 lights
By Gerald Thurston, Gino Sarfatti, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
MCM style BRASS pendant Uplighter with 4 lights . Concave disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction . Diameter 36” Lower convex disc...
Brass
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$5,144 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 5 Rotating Balanced Arms, All Brass and Natural Patina
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
After many requests of customization in all brass and patina of the orbitale chandelier I decided to go ahead with a separate listing. This all brass version is possible as the orbi...
Brass
$1,400 / set
H 7.09 in W 3.55 in D 7.49 in
Pair of Adjustable Mid-Century Italian Brass Wall Sconces, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a striking pair of mid-century Italian wall sconces from the 1970s, meticulously crafted from high-quality brass to infuse elegance and modern style into any space. These...
Brass
$12,633 / item
H 35.44 in W 66.93 in D 66.93 in
Large Contemporary Italian Chandelier Brass and Glass, 12 Arms
By Stilnovo, Angelo Lelii
Located in Bochum, NRW
Trendy Mid Century Italian Style, this beautiful ceiling fixture impresses by its lines simplicity and clean design. 170x170x35 cm (WxDxH) Made of brass and with mate glass globe sh...
Brass
$555 / item
H 5.52 in W 4.73 in D 6.3 in
Italian Sconces Stilnovo Style, Brass and 12 cm Diam Glass, Mid-Century Design
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century design wall lights in the style of Stilnovo. Dimensions: 12 cm width Backplate: 7.5 cm diameter (on request 10 cm available) A stylish combination of brass & opaline gla...
Brass
$3,500 / set
H 8.27 in W 4.73 in D 11.03 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Black Sconces with Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, each featuring a brass arm with angled geometry and a vertical finial, extending from a circular wall plate (12 cm diameter) to support a...
Metal, Brass
$3,743 / set
H 43 in Dm 23.6 in
Pair of Louis Poulsen “Oslo” Pendant Lamps by Kurt Nørregaard, Denmark, 1980s
By Louis Poulsen, Kurt Nørregaard
Located in Lisse, NL
Set of two original Louis Poulsen “Oslo” pendant lamps designed by Kurt Nørregaard in the 1980s. Large pair fixtures, designed to provide soft and glare-free light. A classic examp...
Metal, Aluminum
$4,431 / item
H 59.06 in W 82.68 in D 43.31 in
Large Architectural Cantilever Stilnovo Style Balanced Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
This large architectural chandelier, inspired by the Stilnovo style, features two substantial brass arms that can swing in various directions. One arm is equipped with a large brass ...
Aluminum, Brass
Stilnovo Chandelier Eighteen Lights Brass White Glass 1950, Italian
By Stilnovo
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Stilnovo chandelier eighteen lights brass white glass, 1950, Italian.
Brass
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 26' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Chandelier
By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 26' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Chandelier. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Fi...
Brass
$4,148 / item
H 37.8 in Dm 25.2 in
Joe 640 Pendant Light Classic Modern Tailored Minimal Handmade by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This classic, minimal, tailored, Joe Pendant Light is inspired by menswear reminiscent of 1940s style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Available also as a flush mount, the clean...
Brass
$4,445 / item
H 53.15 in Dm 47.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Brass Italian Chandelier, Bruno Gatta Style
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Important architectural ceiling lamp with eight lights. Four adjustable arms made of brass, ending each side with a brass and glass shade. Made to order, it takes circa 4-5 weeks to ...
Brass
Beetle Wall Lights by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Updated listing - Please see: LU848749203772 Elegant Beetle wall lights designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass. Reminiscent of stag beet...
Brass
Brass Balancier Chandelier by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant aged brass chandelier by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass, with four brass arms carrying two adjustable up- and down lights (cones and ...
Brass
$3,465 / item
H 26.38 in W 55.91 in D 55.91 in
Orbital 3 Rotating Arm Brass Chandelier by Silvio Piattelli
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant, 3-arm chandelier pays homage to the dynamism of planet orbits. The powder-finished brass frame consists of three rotating arms extending horizontally from a vertical st...
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.
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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.
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