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 with adjustable chromed metal shade.
Metal
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 polyvinyl chloride paper shade with brass nails by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll USA pro...
Cherry, Paper
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: Approximately 17" Tall Base: 8" Shade Diameter: 11" Here is the large, iconic, mid cent...
Metal, Chrome
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: Approximately 17" Tall Base: 8" Shade Diameter: 11" Here is the large, iconic, mid cent...
Metal, Chrome
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 polyvinyl chloride paper shade with brass nails by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll USA pro...
Cherry, Paper
Clay Michie Desk Lamp No.8, Knoll International
By Knoll, Clay Michie
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.
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 base Very good condition
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.
Aluminum
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H 15.75 in Dm 11.82 in
Clay Michie Desk Lamp Knoll International Chrome & White Lacquered Metal 1950s
By Knoll, Clay Michie
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 The Desktop Lamp is an award-winning design of pure geometric form.
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 International.
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
Although best known for its production of avant-garde furniture, Knoll also manufactured this elegant desk lamp No. 8 designed by Clay Michie in 1950.
Metal
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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.
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 functionality.
Metal
Clay Michie for Knoll No. 8 Swing Arm Chrome Desk Lamp with Black Shade
By Clay Michie, Knoll
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Classic Clay Michie for Knoll International Articulating No. 8 Table Lamp designed in 1958. Featuring a Chrome swing arm, perforated black enamel shade with (7.5D x 1.5H) weighted Ch...
Chrome, Metal
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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 Noguchi produced by Knoll Associates USA late 1940s.
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 Hamburger for Knoll International, circa 1970. Part of the celebrated Crylicord collectio...
Brass
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H 11 in Dm 12 in
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Three Shade Brass Table Light or Desk Lamp Knoll 1952
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Troy, MI
Rare and iconic petite desk or table lamp designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Italy circa 1952 and offered through Knoll Associates Monochromatic grayscale domed shades of gradua...
Metal, Brass
Clay Michie for Knoll Desk Lamp
By Clay Michie, Knoll
Located in Waltham, MA
Articulating desk lamp designed by Clay Michie for Knoll. This was the first piece of lighting designed for Knoll.
Enamel, Steel, Chrome
Clay Michie for Knoll Desk Lamp
By Clay Michie, Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
First production Clay Michie for Knoll 1950 model 8 desk lamp with adjustable arm and shade, white aluminum shade with a brass base and arm, early patent numbers on both the arm and ...
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 Knoll, the shade, as well as the arm, can be positioned in a number of configurations.
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 degrees
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 construction by Peter Hamburger for Knoll.
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 has a pivoting arm that can be rotated through 360 degrees, while its white lacquere...
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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