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Flexible Desk Clamp Lamp 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Flexible Desk Clamp Lamp 1950s Metal ( chrome ) is Original condition Aluminium is black lacquered
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Vintage Flexible Desk Clamp Lamp 1950s
Flexible Desk Clamp Lamp 1950s
H 27.17 in W 5.12 in D 19.69 in
Clamp Lamps by SIS Germany
By SIS
Located in Dronten, NL
Minimalist design SIS clamp lamps to highlight your art or your book collection. Also suitable as a
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1970s German Minimalist Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Clamp Lamps by SIS Germany
Clamp Lamps by SIS Germany
H 19.69 in W 1.97 in D 3.94 in
Clamp lamp Typ 113, Midgard circa 1930
By Midgard
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Clamp lamp from the 1930s, chosen by Walter Gropius to equip the Bauhaus building in Dessau in 1926
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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Aluminum

Vintage Clamp lamp Typ 113, Midgard circa 1930
Clamp lamp Typ 113, Midgard circa 1930
H 33.48 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in
1960s Silver Task Light Desk Top Clamp Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Clamp Lamp MCM Vintage Silver Task Light Desk Top Clamp Lamp Screw on 11 tall x 6 diameter Preowned
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Clamp Lamp
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian clamp lamp blue grey, by E.G. Eriksson.
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal

Rare Set of Two Metal Clamp Lamps by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Rare couple of clamp lamps by Stilnovo
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1950s Italian Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal, Aluminum

Italian brass swing arm clamp lamp, 1970's
Located in Montréal, QC
Space Age Italian brass swing arm clamp lamp, 1970's. 1 x 40-60 watt E-26 Edison medium base
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Brass, Steel

Swedish Desk Clamp Lamp by Alf Svensson for Bergboms, 1950s
By Bergboms, Alf Svensson
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Desk clamp lamp designed by Alf Svensson, manufactured by Bergboms in Sweden during the 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Sintesi Clamp Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide
By Flos, Gaetano Sciolari, Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi, Vico Magistretti
Located in München, DE
Fabulous Italian clamp lamp by Ernesto Gismondi from the 1970s. Industrial design and high quality
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal

Galdino Clamp Lamp by Carlo Urbinati for Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
By Carlo Urbinati, Harvey Guzzini
Located in Rotterdam, NL
). This is the rare clamp lamp which can by attached to e.g. a table top or a shelf. The stems are
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal, Aluminum

Rare Metal Clamp Lamp Model Arco by BBPR for Olivetti, Italy, 1960s
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
Rare metal clamp lamp by Belgiojoso, Peressutti, Rogers for Olivetti. Squared details and
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1960s Italian Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal

Mid-Century Space Age Cobra Table Clamp Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age Schwanenhals table clamping lamp. The lamp shows a futuristic Space Age Design with a
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

Materials

Metal

Giuseppe Ostuni 292-R Desk Clamp Lamp Italy 1950
By Oluce, Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very rare desk clamp lamp model 292-r designed by Giuseppe Ostuni and manufactured by Oluce, Italy
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal, Aluminum

Set of "Sintesi" Clamp Lamps by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, Italy, 1970s
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Milan, IT
Set of Sintesi clamp lamps by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide. Multiple pieces available, allowing
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1970s Italian Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal

German Mid-Century Christian Dell Bauhaus Clamp Lamp #6470 circa 1930
By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell
Located in New York, NY
An Iconic design symbol and functional work of art: a German Mid-Century Modern / Bauhaus Clamp
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Steel

60s 70s table lamp clamp lamp gooseneck space age design metal
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s table lamp clamp lamp gooseneck space age design metal Object: table lamp Manufacturer
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1970s German Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal

60s 70s table lamp clamp lamp gooseneck space age design metal
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s table lamp clamp lamp gooseneck space age design metal Object: table lamp Manufacturer
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1970s German Vintage Clamp Lamp

Materials

Metal

1970s LUXO Architect Rare Vintage Task Clamp Lamp for Desk Jac Jacobsen
By Jac Jacobsen, Luxo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s By Luxo Industrial Metal Architect Task clamp lamp for desk Design attributed to Jacob
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal

J.T. Kalmar Model "Style" Midcentury Cone Table Clamp Lamp, Vienna, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
painting. Rare as a clamp lamp. Adjustable lampshade by swivel top. In good condition, marginal patina on
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Space Age East German GDR Clamp Lamp from Krania, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Space Age East German GDR Clamp Lamp from Krania, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal

Cosack Gooseneck Clamp Lamp in Yellow, Germany, 1960s/1970s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Cork, IE
This bright yellow clamp lamp by Cosack with an adjustable gooseneck was made in Germany, probably
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal

Mid-Century Space Age Minimalist German Clamp Lamp from Beisl, 1960s
By Beisl
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century clamp lamp from Beisl with a yellow shade. The simple dome shape of the umbrella is
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal

Postmodern German Minimalist Clamp Lamp from Erco, 1980s
By Erco
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist clamping lamp by erco. A functional design. The luminaire consists of a simple pipe
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20th Century German Minimalist Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Teal Colored Metal Aure Clamp Lamp by Stilnovo, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern teal colored metal Aure clamp lamp by Stilnovo, 1960s. Lamp with clamp
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal

Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Joint Clamp Lamp with Red Cone Shade
Located in München, DE
Very elegant Mid-Century Modern brass joint clamp lamp with cone shaped shade. Made in Italy
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century German Minimalist Clamp Lamp from Beisl, 1960s
By Beisl
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist mid century clamping lamp from Beisl. The minimalist radiation shape of the white light
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20th Century German Minimalist Vintage Clamp Lamp

Materials

Metal

Lampada Ministero Architects Drafting Table Swiveling Clamp Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Very uncommon articulating and swiveling clamp mounted drafting table lamp produced by Lampada
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Art Deco Table, Wall, Clamp Lamp by Hala
Located in Vienna, AT
used as a table, clamp or wall lamp. Very nice original condition with new electric. 2 pieces available
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Steel, Nickel

Art Deco Table, Wall, Clamp Lamp by Hala
Art Deco Table, Wall, Clamp Lamp by Hala
H 14.97 in W 6.3 in D 11.82 in
Paolo Pallucco Playful Table Clamp Lamp in Solid Chestnut
By Paolo Pallucco, Pallucco
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Pallucco for Pallucco Roma, desk lamp, chestnut, Italy, 1960s A distinctive clamp desk lamp
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Chestnut

Two Matching Jean Louis Domecq for Jielde Lyon Industrial Clamp Lamps, 1950s
By Jean Louis Domecq, Jielde
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two identical green clamp lamps by Jean Louis Domecq for Jielde Lyon/France. Unrestored
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal

1940s Articulating Clamp Lamp for Table Desk Oak Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1940s Clamp Desk Lamp for Drafting Table Adjustable and Articulating 30 tall
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Oak

Mid-Century FA2 Table Clamp Lamp by Peter Nelson, England, 1960s
By Peter Nelson
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp from Architectural Lighting according to a design by the well -known industrial
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20th Century British Industrial Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal

Mid-Century Italian Space Age Serpente Table Clamp Lamp by Elio Martinelli
By Elio Martinelli
Located in Hamburg, DE
thus put the lamp in different positions with different lighting effect. The table clamp is designed as
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20th Century Italian Space Age Vintage Clamp Lamp

Materials

Plastic

Italian Model 255 Table Clamp Lamp by Tito Agnoli for Oluce, 1950s
By Oluce
Located in Hamburg, DE
rotatably stored. In this way, the light direction of the lamp can be aligned. A small pen on the disc
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal

Adjustable Pair of Minimalist Articulated Desk Clamp Lamps by Staff Germany 1960
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of adjustable clamp desk lamps made and marked by Staff Leuchten in the 1960s in
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1960s German Minimalist Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Chrome

Mid-Century Space Age Flexible Rubber Hose Table Clamp Lamp from Cosack, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age table lamp of special materiality. This draft impresses with the unconventional use
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal

Set of 2 Mid-Century Model Nr. 2002 Table Clamp Lamp from Elux, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare desk lamps from Elux. A design whose elegance is based on pure functionality. The two arms of
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal

Swiss Mid-Century Space Age Table or Shelf Clamp Lamp by SLZ Team, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist clamp lights of Swisslamps. A very simple and reserved design in dark brown and chrome
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal

Set of 2 Vintage Space Age Italian Hebi Table Clamp Lamp by Isao Hosoe, 1970s
By Isao Hosoe
Located in Hamburg, DE
can be assembled on the table top or shelf or used as a table lamp with the table terminals. The
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20th Century Italian Space Age Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal

Pair of Miguel Milá Tramo Table or Wall Clamp Lamps
By Tramo, Miguel Milà
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of clamp wall or table light. Miguel Milá for TRAMO Spain, 1970s White lacquered metal with
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20th Century Spanish Industrial Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal, Iron

Vintage Wall Lamp or Clamp Lamp by Stanislav Indra, Czechoslovakia, 1970's
By Stanislav Indra
Located in Praha, CZ
lamp can be mounted on the wall or on a shelf with a spare clamp. Bulb: 1 x E27 (E26). US adapter
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal

German Early Modern, Bauhaus Desk Clamp / Task Lamp Model 6740 by Christian Dell
By Christian Dell
Located in New York, NY
An early Christian Dell clamp lamp / task lamp (early version of model #6740 with an angled shade
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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

Materials

Metal

Hala Zeist clamp Floor lamp Herman Busquet for Hala Zeist Holland 1960s
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this clamp lamp . Its fits between ceiling and the floor .This one can go from 250 cm to 318
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal

Clamp Spot Lamp by Lad Team for Swiss Lamps International, Zürich 1970s
By Swiss Lamps International
Located in Krefeld, DE
Clamp lamp spot silver metal designed by Lad Team for Swiss Lamps International, Zürich in the
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1970s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

Materials

Metal

French 1950’s anglepoise lamp in the style of Gras
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in London, GB
French 1950’s black metal articulating anglepoise clamp lamp. Rewired with red silk flex.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal, Iron

Mid-Century Space Age Minimalist Clamp Table or Shelf Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century clamp lamp. The simple cylindrical shape of the lamp head is striking. The head can be
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal

Mid-Century Space Age Magnet Clamp Table or Shelf Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age clamp lamp with spherical reflector on magnetic holder. A striking detail of this lamp
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20th Century Vintage Clamp Lamp

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Sintesi Pinza Clamp Table Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide
By Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare clamping lamps from the Sintesi series of the Italian manufacturer Artemide after a draft of
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

Materials

Metal

Table Lamp Peter Nelson
By Architectural Lighting Ltd.
Located in London, GB
An engineered clamp lamp in aluminum with an adjustable spot light in a cylindrical form that tilts
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1970s British Minimalist Vintage Clamp Lamp

Materials

Aluminum

Table Lamp Peter Nelson
Table Lamp Peter Nelson
H 24.81 in Dm 1.19 in
Flex wire desk lamp, 1970s
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Flex Wire desk clamp lamp, 1970s. Characteristic sculptural desk lamp which is adjustable in height
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1970s Futurist Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Metal

Flex wire desk lamp, 1970s
Flex wire desk lamp, 1970s
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 3.94 in
Set of 2 Vintage Italian Sintesi Pinza Clamp Table Lamps by Ernesto Gismondi
By Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare clamp lamps from the Sintesi series by the Italian manufacturer Artemide after a design by
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Coupè Table Lamp by Joe Colombo by Oluce, 1960s
By Joe Colombo
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage italian Coupè table lamp by Joe Colombo. This articulate clamp lamp from the Coupè series
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

Materials

Steel

Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide First Edition 'Sintesi' Red Clamp Light
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, multi-way clamp lamp, model 'Sintesi Faretto Morsetto', first
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

Materials

Metal, Iron

Model 255 Table Lamp by Tito Agnoli for Oluce
By Oluce, Tito Agnoli
Located in New York, NY
First production of the 255 desk clamp lamp designed by Tito Agnoli and manufactured by Oluce
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Galdino Table Lamp by Carlo Urbinati for Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini, Carlo Urbinati
Located in Rotterdam, NL
). This is the rare clamp lamp which can by attached to e.g. a table top or a shelf. The stem is chromed
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Bauhaus Christian Dell Wall Arm / Desk Table Lamp, Model 6716
By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell
Located in New York, NY
Early German Modernist / Bauhaus clamp lamp for desk, table or wall, Model # 6716 by Christian Dell
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Vintage Clamp Lamp

Materials

Nickel, Steel

Galdino Floor lamp by Carlo Urbinati for Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini, Carlo Urbinati
Located in Rotterdam, NL
has been produced in many versions; a table lamp, a clamp lamp (two versions), a upright floor lamp
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Table Lamp by SLZ Team for Swiss Lamps, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist clamp lamp from Swisslamps in a special color. Here in an early version with an unusual
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

Materials

Metal

Patrizia Garganti For Baga Adjustable Table Lamp Model 849 - Made in Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
This fantastic lamp has a heavy nickeled steel base with a woven metal stem that is super flexible
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20th Century Italian American Classical Vintage Clamp Lamp

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Steel, Nickel

Mid-Century Swiss Clamp Table Lamp from Swiss Lamps International
By Swiss Lamps International
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist clamping light from Swisslamps in white and aluminum. A simple and restrained design
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clamp Lamp

Materials

Metal

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Vintage Clamp Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage clamp lamp you’re looking for. Each vintage clamp lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and aluminum. There are many kinds of the vintage clamp lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage clamp lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. Christian Dell, Joe Colombo and Stilnovo each produced at least one beautiful vintage clamp lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Clamp Lamp?

Prices for a vintage clamp lamp start at $149 and top out at $10,000 with the average selling for $1,073.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Vintage Clamp Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage Stiffel lamps, first check a piece for any markings. Nearly all Stiffel lamps have a marking at least on the switch, but some also feature large foil stamps on their bases or bulb sockets. By comparing the marks on your lamp to images and descriptions published on trusted online resources, you can often determine approximately when Stiffel produced your lamp. If your lamp is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage. Older Stiffel lamps are antiques, and newer ones are contemporary. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find an assortment of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.

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