$1,330
H 11.03 in W 13.78 in D 6.7 in
Peter Hamburger, Modernist Crylicord Desk Lamp, Knoll International, 1960s
By Peter Hamburger, Knoll
Located in Firenze, IT
Crylicord Modernist desk lamp designed by Peter Hamburger Knoll International, 1960s Acrylic
Metal
$8,772
H 16.15 in Dm 7.09 in
Mid Century "No 9" Cylindrical Table Desk Lamp by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll, 1940s
By Isamu Noguchi, Knoll
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare mid century cylindrical "No 9" table desk lamp in cherry wood and fiberglass reinforced
Cherry, Paper
$3,900
H 17 in W 17 in D 17 in
Knoll Clay Michie Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Atomic MCM Light
By Clay Michie
Located in Peoria, AZ
CLAY MICHIE FOR KNOLL ARTICULATING SAUCER DESK LAMP NO. 8 RARE W/ BULB DIFFUSER DIMENSIONS
Metal, Chrome
$5,500
H 17 in W 17 in D 17 in
Knoll Clay Michie Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Atomic MCM Decor
By Clay Michie
Located in Peoria, AZ
CLAY MICHIE FOR KNOLL ARTICULATING SAUCER DESK LAMP NO. 8 RARE W/ BULB DIFFUSER DIMENSIONS
Metal, Chrome
$9,717
H 16.15 in Dm 7.09 in
Mid Century "No 9" Cylindrical Table Desk Lamp by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll, 1940s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare mid century cylindrical "No 9" table desk lamp in cherry wood and fiberglass reinforced
Cherry, Paper
Clay Michie Desk Lamp No.8, Knoll International
By Clay Michie, Knoll
Located in Bern, CH
1960s Clay Michie desk lamp No. 8 for Knoll International. Tilting white shade on swivel arm
Metal, Chrome
Peter Hamburger Desk Lamp for Knoll International
By Kovacs
Located in Portland, OR
A handsome and simple lucite and chrome desk lamp by Hamburger for Knoll
Chrome
A Desk Lamp by Clay Michie for Knoll
By Clay Michie
Located in Brussels, BE
Chrome base with black adjustable metal shade - model No 8
Metal
Clay Michie for Knoll Desk Lamp
By Clay Michie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare desk lamp distributed by Knoll Associates. Pictured in 1954 Knoll Cateloque. Has multiple
Steel
Pair of Clay Michie Knoll Desk Lamps
By Clay Michie
Located in Geneva, CH
Pair of desk lamp by Clay Michie for Knoll International Very good condition
Metal
Pair of Clay Michie Knoll Desk Lamps
By Clay Michie
Located in Geneva, CH
Pair of desk lamp by Clay Michie for Knoll International White lacquered articulate shade, chrome
Chrome
Clay Michie Adjustable Desk Lamp for Knoll
By Clay Michie, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The No.4 desk lamp designed by Clay Michie for Knoll International. Consist of a off white
Aluminum
Sold
H 15.75 in Dm 11.82 in
Clay Michie Desk Lamp Knoll International Chrome & White Lacquered Metal 1950s
By Clay Michie, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
Desk lamp, model No. 4 designed by Clay Michie for Knoll International, designed in the 1950s
Chrome
1990s Knoll Telescopic Table Lamps Black & White by John Rizzi & Brooks Rorke
By Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Desktop Lamps Set of 2 KNOLL Telescopic Table Desk Lamp designed by John Rizzi & Brooks Rorke
Aluminum
Acrylicord Desk Lamp Peter Hamburger For Knoll
By Peter Hamburger
Located in Westport, CT
Acrylicord Topaz Lucite and polished chrome desk lamp by Peter Hamburger for Knoll
Clay Michie Desk Lamp for Knoll International
By Clay Michie
Located in Dronten, NL
Iconic swing arm desk lamp model no. 8, designed by Clay Michie in 1958 and manufactured by Knoll
Chrome, Aluminum
Peter Hamburger Lucite & Chrome Desk Lamp for Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
.SOLD NOVEMBER 2010...Peter Hamburger's exquisitely modern form in extruded shaped lucite and chromed metal "airplane wing shade". Sensous, modern lighting sculpture.
Chrome, Steel
Desk Lamp by Clay Michie for Knoll Associates, 1950
By Clay Michie
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
elegant desk lamp No. 8 designed by Clay Michie in 1950. This desk lamp has a pivoting arm that can be
Metal
Sold
H 28.75 in W 1.19 in D 28.75 in
Vintage Design Desk Lamps by Peter Hamburger for Knoll International from the 19
By Peter Hamburger
Located in Oirlo, LI
Crylicord Modernist desk lamps designed by Peter Hamburger for Knoll International, 1960. Acrylic
Plexiglass
Isamu Noguchi Lamp for Knoll
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Isamu Noguchi for Knoll triped desk lamp with cherrywood legs and a polyvinyl shade .
Sold
H 16 in Dm 11.75 in
Clay Michie Table Desk Lamp for Knoll with Swiveling Arm and Adjustable Shade
By Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
One of the first offerings in lighting by Knoll was Clay Michie's desk lamp. It has excellent
Metal
Clay Michie for Knoll No. 8 Swing Arm Chrome Desk Lamp with Black Shade
By Knoll, Clay Michie
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Classic Clay Michie for Knoll International Articulating No. 8 Table Lamp designed in 1958
Chrome, Metal
Sold
H 16.15 in Dm 5.52 in
Pair of No. 9 Mid Century Desk Table Lamps by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll USA, 1940s
By Knoll, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare pair of early mid century "No. 9" desk table bed lamps in wood and vinyl shades by Isamu
Cherry
Peter Hamburger for Knoll International "Crylicord" Lucite and Brass Desk Lamp
By Peter Hamburger
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
A rare and sculptural modernist task lamp designed by the renowned industrial designer Peter
Brass
Sold
H 11 in Dm 12 in
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Three Shade Brass Table Light or Desk Lamp Knoll 1952
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Troy, MI
Rare and iconic petite desk or table lamp designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Italy circa 1952
Metal, Brass
Clay Michie for Knoll Desk Lamp
By Knoll, Clay Michie
Located in Waltham, MA
Articulating desk lamp designed by Clay Michie for Knoll. This was the first piece of lighting
Enamel, Steel, Chrome
Clay Michie for Knoll Desk Lamp
By Knoll, Clay Michie
Located in San Francisco, CA
First production Clay Michie for Knoll 1950 model 8 desk lamp with adjustable arm and shade, white
Aluminum, Brass
Peter Hamburger Desk Lamp for Knoll
By Peter Hamburger, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lucite and chrome desk lamp designed by Peter Hamburger for Knoll circa 1970.
Clay Michie Desk Lamp for Knoll Associates
By Clay Michie
Located in Providence, RI
Clay Michie Desk Lamp for Knoll Associates, circa 1954. One of the finest lamps ever produced by
Steel, Brass, Aluminum
Desk Lamp by Clay Michie for Knoll
By Clay Michie
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Designed in 1952 by Michie for Knoll Int'l. Fully fundtional swivel arm and tilting shade.
Pair of Clay Michie Desk Lamps for Knoll International
By Clay Michie
Located in Berlin, DE
very nice pair of iconic Clay Mitchie Desk Lamps Mod. 8 edited by Knoll International , rotates 360
Metal
'Crylicord' Lucite Rod Desk Lamp by Peter Hamburger
By Peter Hamburger, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
The 'Crylicord' desk lamp has an adjustable chrome shade, chrome fittings and bent Lucite tube
Stainless Steel, Chrome
#3846 1950's Desk Light by Clay Michie for Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Model # 8 Desk Light designed by Clay Michie and manufactured by Knoll. Chrome plated metal base
Clay Michie for Knoll International
By Clay Michie
Located in Berlin, DE
Desk Lamp Model Michie designed by Clay Michie for Knoll International iconic Desk Lamp
Metal
Desk Lamp by Clay Michie
By Knoll, Clay Michie
Located in Chicago, IL
." ~Lynne McDaniel This AUTHENTIC smart, sharp and classic Knoll desk lamp by designer Clay Michie gives
Brass, Enamel
Clay Michie Desk Lamp by Knoll International
By Knoll, Clay Michie
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1952 for Knoll International this design features a swivel arm with tilting shade. This
Aluminum, Brass
$36,000
H 30 in W 28 in D 28 in
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen Teak JH502 Swivel Chair in Black Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model JH502 Swivel Office Chair, designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Sculptural teak back and arms feature fantastic wood grain and the designer's iconic finger joints. The ...
Leather, Teak
Paavo Tynell 'Model 9209' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp for Gubi
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell Model 9209 Brass and Rattan Table Lamp for Gubi Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1940, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. Today, th...
Brass
$1,181Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.3 in W 11.8 in D 11.8 in
"Patrick" Leather & Steel Stool Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Claude Bouchard, Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Patrick" is a stool, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera, featuring a stainless steel structure totally covered by genuine Italian leather vegetable tanne...
Stainless Steel
Thomas Moser floor lamp by Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Highland, IN
This great floor lamp is architectural with a restrained playfulness, it employs innovative materials (perforated steel) and reflected light for a nice mix of direct and indirect ill...
Brass, Steel
Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Bauhaus tubular sling chairs in cowhide and matte steel. The arm covers are black leather that lace up underneath while the seat and back are lace-up cowhide. Similar ...
Steel
$7,816 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Lightolier, Floor Lamp
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gerald Thurston floor lamp by Lightolier. Features a brass and walnut base and a perforated brass shade. Measures: 17" diameter x 64.5" height.
Brass
$3,508
H 19.69 in W 63 in D 18.51 in
Contemporary Brutalist Style Bench in Solid Oak and Wool Bouclé, Italy
Located in Ibiza, Spain
This contemporary bench embodies the raw elegance of Brutalist-inspired design. Handcrafted in Italy from solid oak, its sculptural presence is defined by bold, cylindrical legs and ...
Wood
Sold|$5,989
H 28.55 in W 75.6 in D 62.21 in
Large Danish Modern L-shaped Rosewood and Steel Desk with Sideboard, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Large Danish Modern L-shaped Rosewood and Steel Desk with Sideboard, 1970s. Very impressive Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern executive desk in stunning rosewood/palisander veneer wit...
Stainless Steel
Side Table by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian side table by Paolo Buffa for the Hotel Bristol. Etched rectangular glass with stars and circles motives hold by a mahogany pedestal base ending with a brass sabot.
Brass
$8,469
H 33.86 in W 70.87 in D 26.78 in
Midcentury Modern Rare Carl Malmsten Velvet "Samsas" Sofa Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This midcentury icon sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten and this one was produced by O.H Sjögren. The sofa has a rare fabric in shifting red/pink velvet. It’s in good vintage conditi...
Velvet, Birch
$22,000
H 34.65 in Dm 30.71 in
1950s Italian Chandelier by Stilnovo in Brass, Black Enamel, and Opaline Glass
By Stilnovo
Located in Rome, IT
Original chandelier produced in Italy during the 1950s by Stilnovo, a rare and highly valuable piece of mid-century lighting design. The structure is composed of a circular brass fr...
Metal, Brass
$13,758
H 28.75 in W 151.19 in D 100.79 in
B&B Italia “Charles” L-Shape Sectional Sofa in Beige “Serra” Cashmere
By B&B Italia
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a huge, iconic “Charles” Sectional L-Shape Sofa (consisting of a CH156S, a CH228D and a CH156C section) from the “Maxalto” range of seating from the world renown Italian furn...
Wool
$20,580 / set
H 14.85 in Dm 15.75 in
Pair of Vintage Rosewood Stools by Cantù Móveis, Brazilian Mid-Century, 1960s
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
Produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s, these Stools are made of solid Rosewood, turned with rounded edges and pointy feet, giving the pieces a lightweight appearan...
Leather, Rosewood
Rare Mod. 12963 Ceiling Light by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Monza
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Mod. 12963 Ceiling Light by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Monza. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1963. A one-of-a-kind suspension light by Lelii. This fixture comprises of ...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Lane Rhythm Six Drawer Low Dresser Walnut Ash Restored
By Lane Furniture
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Lane Rhythm Mid century walnut and ash six drawer dresser. Dovetailed drawers. Wonderful wood selection and grain.
Ash, Walnut
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.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
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Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.