Karl Trabert Attribution, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Nickel, Paper, Germany, 1920s
By Karl Trabert
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable nickel-plated metal, plexiglass, glass and beige processed paper mass floor lamp attributed to Karl Trabert, Germany, c. 1928s.
Nickel
German Table Lamp by Karl Trabert for Schaco Schanzenbach & Co.
By Karl Trabert
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp by Schanzenbach after a design by Karl Trabert from the 30s.
Metal
Karl Trabert, Diffuna Table Lamp, Brass, Parchment Paper, Germany 1930
By Karl Trabert
Located in High Point, NC
A beige parchment paper and brass table lamp designed by Karl Trabert and produced by Schanzenbach & Co., Frankfurt am Main, Gemany, c. 1930s.
Brass
Karl Trabert, Diffuna Table Lamp, Nickel, Parchment Paper, Germany 1930s
By Karl Trabert
Located in High Point, NC
A nickel and parchment paper table lamp designed by Karl Trabert and produced by Schanzenbach & Co., Frankfurt am Main, Gemany, c. 1930s.
Nickel
Art Deco Table Lamp by Karl Trabert, Aluminum & Glass, Germany, 1930s
By Karl Trabert
Located in Queens, NY
(attributed to KARL TRABERT).
Aluminum, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp by Karl Trabert, German Design, 1930-1950
By Karl Trabert
Located in New York, NY
An elegant German Mid-Century Modern desk or table lamp with pivoting stem and shade attributed to Bauhaus student, Karl Trabert.
Chrome, Steel, Enamel
Karl Trabert: Bauhaus Tischlampe für Schanzenbach & Co. /Frankfurt am Main, um 1
By Karl Trabert
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
So-called Diffuna table lamp. Designed by Karl Trabert in the late 1920s and produced by Schanzenbach & Co. in Frankfurt am Main.
Brass
German Art Deco Diffuna Table Lamp by Karl Trabert for Schaco Schanzenbach Co.
By Karl Trabert, Schaco
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant table lamp from Schaco based on a design by Karl Trabert from the 1930s.
Metal
Bauhaus Floor Lamp by Karl Trabert for Schanzenbach & Co 1930s Germany
By G. Schanzenbach & Co. Frankfurt a.M. 1, Karl Trabert
Located in München, BY
Exceptional Bauhaus / Art Deco floor lamp. Designed by Karl Trabert (attributed), 1928.
Metal, Brass
German Table Lamp by Karl Trabert for Schaco Schanzenbach and Co., 1940s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp by Schanzenbach based on a design by Karl Trabert from the 30s.
Metal
Unavailable
Karl Trabert Desk Lamp
By Karl Trabert
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Karl Trabert Desk Lamp Outside of shade repainted
Bauhaus Style Desk Lamp by Karl Trabert
By Karl Trabert
Located in Providence, RI
Karl Trabert desk lamp 1930 G. Schanzenbach & Co.
Aluminum, Steel
Karl Trabert Table Lamp G. Schanzenbach, 1930s
By Karl Trabert, G. Schanzenbach & Co. Frankfurt a.M. 1
Located in Basel, CH
Karl Trabert table lamp manufactured in the 1930s by G.
Brass
Karl Trabert Desk Lamp
By Karl Trabert
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus dest lamp by Karl Trabert for G. Schantzenbach and co about 1930's Dimensions: height 47 cm the base 18 cm Shape 33 cm 1 x Bulb E 27 shipping cost to US 80Euros
BAUHAUS DESK LAMP by KARL TRABERT
By Karl Trabert
Located in New York, NY
An Iconic Desk Lamp by the former Bauhaus student Karl Trabert.
Steel
Rare Bauhaus Desk Lamp by Karl Trabert
By Karl Trabert
Located in New York, NY
Very Rare Variant of the Classic Bauhaus Desk Lamp Designed by Bauhaus Student Karl Trabert. Documented in 1000 Lights Volume 1 page 331.
Steel
Desk Lamp in Black Metal by Karl Trabert
By Karl Trabert
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Desk lamp in black metal, bakelite and nickel by Karl Trabert of The Bauhaus for Bag, Turgi, Switzerland 1930s
Bauhaus Table Lamp by Karl Trabert for Bunte & Remmler
By Karl Trabert
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bauhaus table lamp by Karl Trabert for Bunte & Remmler - Steel shade and base - Wooden arm - Adjustable shade and arm - On/Off switch on the base - Designed by Karl Trabert -...
Steel
Bauhaus Table Lamp by Karl Trabert for Bunte & Remmler
By Karl Trabert
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bauhaus table lamp by Karl Trabert for Bunte & Remmler - Steel shade and base - Wooden arm - Adjustable shade and arm - On/Off switch on the base - Designed by Karl Trabert -...
Steel
Bauhaus Table Lamp by Karl Trabert For Scacho Circa 1930s
By Karl Trabert
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bauhaus table lamp by Karl Trabert for Scacho Circa 1930s - Spun steel shade - Adjustable arm - Wooden handle - On/Off switch on the base - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Designed...
Steel
Sold
H 18.9 in W 13 in D 13 in
"6580 Super" Table Lamp by Karl Trabert & G. Schanzenbach & Co, 20th Century
By Karl Trabert
Located in Paris, FR
"6580 Super" table lamp model designed by Karl Trabert and published by G.
Metal
1930s Bauhaus Style Desk Lamp by Karl Trabert for Schanzenbach, Germany
By G. Schanzenbach & Co. Frankfurt a.M. 1, Karl Trabert
Located in Girona, Girona
Design: Karl Trabert. Manufacturer: G. Schanzenbach.
Aluminum, Steel
Desk Lamp by Karl Trabert
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Desk lamp in black metal, bakelite and nickel by Karl Trabert of The Bauhaus for Bag, Turgi, Switzerland 1930's
Nickel, Metal
Sold
H 18.12 in W 12.8 in D 12.8 in
Karl Trabert Desk Lamp 1930 G. Schanzenbach & Co. Frankfurt a.M., Model 81126
By G. Schanzenbach & Co. Frankfurt a.M. 1, Karl Trabert
Located in Munster, NRW
Karl Trabert Bauhaus desk lamp from 1930 in very good condition.
Metal
Bauhaus Desk Light by Karl Trabert for Schanzenbach und Co. 30s Germany
By Karl Trabert, G. Schanzenbach & Co. Frankfurt a.M. 1
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Bare metal bauhaus desk light by Karl Trabert for Schanzenbach und Co. GmbH, 30s Germany. Adjustable shade, wooden handle and bakelite E27 socket. Nice patina and in good vintage con...
Metal
Karl Trabert Desk Lamp
By Karl Trabert
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A "Bauhaus" inspired desk lamp by Karl Trabert for G. Schantzenbach, Germany, ca' 1930's.
Wood
1950s Karl Trabert German Desk Table Lamp Bauhaus
By Karl Trabert
Located in Chula Vista, CA
German Desk Table Lamp Art Deco Bauhaus Karl Trabert 18.5 h x 13 d x 13 d-Inclined 17.5 long Preowned original vintage condition Refer to images provided.
Aluminum
Karl Trabert Industrial Design Desk Lamp Around 1930s
By Karl Trabert
Located in Wien, Au
Karl Trabert industrial design desk lamp around 1930s Nickel plated and blackened.
Metal, Aluminum, Nickel
Bauhaus Table Lamp Designed by Karl Trabert, Art Deco, 1930s
By Karl Trabert
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful example of Bauhaus design. Table lamp designed by Karl Trabert. Adjustable. Steel and aluminium (relacquered).
Aluminum, Steel
Sold
H 17.72 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Brass Table Lamp or Desk Light by Karl Trabert for BAG Turgi, 1930s, Switzerland
By Karl Trabert, BAG Turgi
Located in München, BY
Exceptional and elegant Bauhaus / modernist table lamp or desk light. Designed by Karl Trabert for BAG Turgi, 1930s, Switzerland.
Brass
Art Deco Desk Lamp from Schanzenbach by Karl Trabert, 1930s
By G. Schanzenbach & Co. Frankfurt a.M. 1, Karl Trabert
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Table lamp by Karl Trabert - 1930s. This black and silver desk lamp was produced in the mid century era.
Metal
Bauhaus Table Lamp by Karl Trabert, Nickel and Opal Glass, Art Deco, 1930s
By G. Schanzenbach & Co. Frankfurt a.M. 1, Karl Trabert
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A table lamp designed by Karl Trabert for Schanzenbach, Germany, manufactured in circa 1930.
Metal, Nickel
Paavo Tynell style. Art Deco bronze table lamp, Switzerland, 1920s
By Karl Trabert, Le Corbusier, Erik Tidstrand, Oscar Torlasco, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Very much in the style also of the Swedish designer Erik Tidstrand's creations for Nordiska Kompaniet, of the Swiss designer Karl Trabert's creations for B.A.G., and the Stilnovo and...
Brass, Bronze
Table lamp by Karl Trabert
By Karl Trabert
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable aluminum table lamp. Designed by Karl Trabert for Schanzenbach & Co., Germany, 1933.
Table lamp by Karl Trabert
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable aluminum table lamp. Designed by Karl Trabert for Schanzenbach & Co., Germany, 1933.
Bauhaus Lamp
By Karl Trabert
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare aluminum, steel and milk glass adjustable desk lamp designed by Karl Trabert.
Aluminum, Steel
Karl Trabert Desk Lamp
By Karl Trabert
Located in Porto, PT
Modernist desk lamp, metal and chrome-plated tubular stem. Producer: G. Schanzenbach.
Metal, Chrome
Karl Trabert Bauhaus Table Lamp by BAG Turgi
By Karl Trabert
Located in Easton, PA
Enameled metal and lacquered wood adjustable table lamp designed by Karl Trabert at the Bauhaus, circa 1930s.
Metal, Chrome
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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