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H 35.44 in Dm 17.72 in
Midcentury Temde Raffia Teak and Milk Glass Pendant, Switzerland 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Switzerland in the 1960s. It features a large round raffia lamp shade, a white milk glass diffuser and teak
Raffia, Milk Glass, Teak
Mid-century Floor Lamp With Raffia Shade, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-century floor lamp with raffia shade, 1950s Raffia is obtained from the leaves of palm trees of
Metal
'Opposée' Table Lamp, White 'Matte', Sand Raffia Shade
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
White base with a Matte finish and Sand raffia shade Lamp & Shade: 33 x 20 x 20cm Estimated
Ceramic, Clay, Raffia
'Opposée' Table Lamp, White 'Matte', Ivory Raffia Shade
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
White base with a Matte finish and Ivory raffia shade Lamp & Shade: 33 x 20 x 20cm Estimated
Ceramic, Clay, Raffia
'Opposée' Table Lamp - Satin Brown with Ivory Raffia Shade
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
Dark Brown base with a Satin finish paired with an Ivory Raffia lampshade Estimated processing
Ceramic, Clay, Raffia
Teak Female Bust Table Lamp with Raffia Shade, France 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
elegance and exotic influences of the period. Measurements: Total height (with lamp shade): 19.7" (50cm
Raffia, Teak
Pair Of White Ceramic Lamps With Raffia Shade, Italy, 1960s
Located in leucate, FR
Rare pair of table or bedside lamps, ceramic, height 40 cm. Off-white enamelled ceramic, of
Ceramic, Raffia
'Opposée' Table Lamp - Satin Brown with Sand Raffia Shade
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
Dark Brown base with a Satin finish paired with Sand Raffia shade Estimated processing time is 2
Ceramic
'Opposée' Table Lamp, Granite Black 'Satin', Ivory Raffia Shade
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
Granite black base with a Satin finish and Ivory Raffia shade Estimated processing time is 2 weeks
Ceramic
Russel Wright Style Raffia Wrapped White Floor Lamp with Glass Shade, 1950s
By Russel Wright
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Modern Russel Wright White and Raffia wrapped Floor Lamp. Featuring a tubular white
Brass, Metal
'Follow' Table Lamp - Matte Black with Green Raffia Shade
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
Matte black base with green raffia shade. Estimated processing time is 4 weeks from order
Ceramic
$4,505 / item
H 35.44 in Dm 13.39 in
Yin Fringe Lamp minimal sculptural rock maple, white raffia shade by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
raffia shade. Our attention to detail includes our signature patinated shade armatures. for all our
Linen, Wood, Raffia
$4,820 / item
H 35.44 in Dm 14.97 in
Frank Large Organic Modern Table Lamp White Raffia Fringe Shade by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
, sustainable, maple to complement a perfectly proportioned white raffia fringe shade with Wende Reid Studio
Wire
$389 / item
H 13 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
'Opposée' Table Lamp, Californian Cream 'Satin' with Sand Raffia Shade
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
Cream Base with a Satin finish and Sand Raffia Shade Estimated processing time is 2 weeks from
Ceramic
$389 / item
H 13 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
'Opposée' Table Lamp, Californian Cream 'Satin' with Ivory Raffia Shade
By Hannah Simpson Studio
Located in London, GB
Cream Base with a Satin finish and Ivory Raffia Shade Estimated processing time is 2 weeks from
Ceramic
1990s Vintage Table Lamp in Copper-colored Ceramic with Raffia Shade
Located in Marbella, ES
raffia shade. Its organic silhouette with soft curves reflects the mid-century modern style, adding
Ceramic
$483 / set
H 9.45 in Dm 5.12 in
Set of 2 Filigree Table Lamps, Raffia Shade, Germany, Tripod, Midcentury
Located in Berlin, BE
Two enchanting little table lamps made from raffia. Each stands on three filigree legs. A really
Plastic, Wood
$1,820 / item
H 40.95 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Bronzed Gills Silhouette, Bronzed Steel, Ebonized Oak & Raffia Table Lamp
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
with bronzed steel components and finished with a raffia shade. The Silhouette lamps are tall at 107CM
Steel
$1,820 / item
H 40.95 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Bronzed Loops Silhouette, Bronzed Steel, Ebonized Oak & Raffia Table Lamp
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
with bronzed steel components and finished with a raffia shade. The Silhouette lamps are tall at 107cm
Steel
$1,820 / item
H 40.95 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Bronzed Balls Silhouette, Bronzed Steel, Ebonized Oak & Raffia Table Lamp
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
with bronzed steel components and finished with a raffia shade. The Silhouette lamps are tall at 107CM
Steel
$5,440 / set
H 40.95 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Bronzed Steel, Ebonized Oak & Raffia Silhouette Table Lamp Set of 3
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
with bronzed steel components and finished with a raffia shade. The Silhouette lamps are tall at 107cm
Steel
Pair of Plaster Lamps with Raffia Shades
Located in Nice, FR
Pair of plaster lamps with raffia shade, very original, handmade work that makes them unique. E27
Plaster
$2,500
H 20 in W 27 in D 7 in
Gerald Thurston Brass Crossed Sword Dual Shade Partners Desk Lamp, 1950's
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier crossed swords desk lamp with brass rimmed Raffia Barrel Shades
Brass
Model 546 Table Lamp by Alessio Tasca
By Alessio Tasca
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Abstractly painted ceramic table lamp with a raffia shade (newly fabricated). The lamp holds a single E14
Brass
$5,000
H 13.5 in Dm 19 in
“Les Epis, ” Hand Embroidered Raffia Lamp Shade by Miguel Cisterna, France, 2008
By Miguel Cisterna
Located in New York, NY
create one-of-a-kind haute couture embroidered textiles. Raffia is wrought into shafts of wheat gently
Fabric, Raffia
Unavailable
H 28.75 in Dm 14.97 in
Marble Column and Raffia Shade Neoclassical Italian Table Lamp, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Marble column and raffia shade neoclassical Italian table lamp 19th century.
Raffia
Unavailable
H 21.26 in W 14.18 in D 10.63 in
Maison Charles, Gilded Brass & Raffia Shade Midcentury French Table Lamp, 1960
By Maison Charles
Located in Madrid, ES
Maison Charles, gilded brass and raffia shade midcentury French table lamp, 1960.
Brass
Unavailable
H 21.26 in W 14.18 in D 10.24 in
Midcentury Cast Brass and Raffia Shade French Table Lamp, 1940
Located in Madrid, ES
A cast brass and raffia shade midcentury table lamp, France, 1940.
Brass
Unavailable
H 28.5 in Dm 12 in
Hand Carved Stoneware Pacific Table Lamp with Raffia Shade by LGS Studio
By LGS Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"stones" climb the stem, giving way to a cascading tied natural raffia shade, hand knotted by a local
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unavailable
H 29.5 in Dm 12 in
Hand Carved Stoneware Pacific Table Lamp with Raffia Shade by LGS Studio
By LGS Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"stones" climb the stem, giving way to a cascading tied brick red raffia shade, hand knotted by a local
Ceramic, Stoneware
1970s French White Pottery Lamp with Raffia Shade
Located in Aspen, CO
1970s French white circular pottery lamp with brown raffia lampshade.
Raffia
French Modernist Iron Floor Lamp with Raffia Shade, France, c. 1950's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French Modernist iron floor lamp with Raffia shade (knotted in special places), 1950’s Measures
Iron
Sold
H 25.99 in Dm 13.78 in
Late 19th Century Alabaster Amphora Urn Table Lamp with Bespoke Raffia Shade
Located in London, GB
elongated empire shade. All metal lamp parts in bonze finish, recently converted and tested in the UK
Alabaster
Houseof Charcoal Grey Turned Wood Lamp with Raffia Shade
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
perfectly complement and contrast against the natural hues of the raffia shade. Scalloped echoes the ball
Metal
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H 66.93 in Dm 15.75 in
Modernist Floor Lamp With A Raffia Shade, Attributed to André Motte, France 1950
By Studio A.R.P. (Joseph-André Motte, Michel Mortier and Pierre Guariche)
Located in Brussels, BE
Minimalist blackened wrought iron tripod floor lamp with a raffia lampshade. One light. The
Metal
Sold
H 63 in Dm 11.82 in
Dutch design floor lamp by RAAK Model 250 with Raffia shade, 1960s Netherlands
By RAAK
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
raffia-covered shade. The lamp has three E27 fittings so that a nice even light is created.
Chrome, Iron
1970's France White & Caramel Petite Pottery Lamp & Raffia Shade
Located in Aspen, CO
1970's France White & Caramel Petite Pottery Lamp & Raffia Shade
Pottery
Italian Frosted Diffuser and Original Raffia Shade Floorlamp
Located in North Miami, FL
. Original raffia shade looks great but has some minor splints missing. Shade is 19 inches in diameter
Brass, Metal
French Woven Floor Lamp with Rope Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful woven floor lamp with tripod base and new rope shade, from France. Newly re-wired with
Iron
Sold
H 31.11 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Table Totem Lamp by Bernard Rooke with Original Shade, England 1960s
By Bernard Rooke
Located in London, GB
shade - quite unusual to see - is in distressed vintage condition. There are losses to the raffia, marks
Ceramic, Fabric, Raffia
Sold
H 16.93 in W 16.54 in D 10.63 in
Original Mid Century Modern Temde table lamp made of oak with woven sisal shade
By Temde Leuchten
Located in München, DE
firmly in any position. The lamp is in a very good condition with no damage. No damage to the shade or
Cord, Raffia, Oak
Pottery Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large brown pottery lamp with new raffia shade and newly wired.
Pottery, Raffia
Mid-Century Rope Table Lamp by Audoux-Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in London, GB
A mid-century rope, mahogany and raffia shade table lamp, by Audoux-Minet. France, 1950s
Raffia, Rope, Mahogany
Sold
H 17.72 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Contemporary Ceramic Enameled Table Lamps by Antonella Bartolucci, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Contemporary work ceramic terracotta lava stone enameled table or bedside lamp. Nice raffia rattan
Brass
Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Unusual French Inspired Antiqued Iron Floor Lamp with Raffia Shade. Priced each.
Iron
Sold
H 11.82 in Dm 23.63 in
Woven Raffia-Fan Pendant Lamp with Glass Shade, 1950s - Ingo Maurer style.
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Cork, IE
of this hanging lamp are most reminiscent of the designs of the late Munich-based designer Ingo
Bamboo, Raffia, Murano Glass
Mid Century White Bassano Pottery Pineapple Lamp, Italy 1960s
Located in Aspen, CO
Italian 1960's Bassano pottery pineapple lamp with custom raffia shade
Pottery
Sold
H 20.08 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
French modernist wood turned table lamp in the style of Charles Dudouyt, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Zaandam, NL
A gorgeous French modernist table lamp with new raffia shade, ca 1940s-1950s. These lamps are often
Wood
Brass Tripod Table Lamp with Raffia Shade, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming table lamp from the 1960s. Brushed brass tripod base with a raffia shade. The raffia has
Brass
French Copper Table Lamp, Circa 1960, Raffia Shade
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming French table lamp from the 1950-1960s. Solid copper base with a lovely wavy shade with
Copper
Lamp Tilgmans ceramic, with original raffia shade Sweden 1960
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in Paris, FR
TABLE LAMP, ceramics/bass, Tilgmans. Sweden 1960s Original raphia shade Good condition Height excl
Ceramic, Raffia
Tall Rattan Table Lamp w. Raffia Shade - France 1950's
By Louis Sognot
Located in New York, NY
Rare big size table rattan lamp with original raffia shade. France 1950's. In the style of Louis
Raffia, Rattan
Ceramic Lamp by Jacques Blin with Original Raffia Shade, c.1950s
By Jacques Blin
Located in London, GB
A beautiful table lamp by Jacques Blin (1920-1995) who was an engineer by trade but with a love for
Ceramic, Raffia
Large 1960s Table Lamp by Temde Made of Teak and Braided Raffia Shade
By Temde Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Large, extraordinary table lamp by Temde from the 1960s. Made in Switzerland. Frame is made from
Raffia, Teak
Pair of Massive Wooden Table Lamps with Raffia Shade, France
Located in Munich, DE
Large wooden table lamps from France. Paired with handmade raffia lamp shades these lamps also have
Wicker, Wood
Austrian Brass Table Lamp, 1950s, Parchment Shade
By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Austrian mid-century brass tripod table lamp. Large shade with new parchment and raffia
Brass
Jacques Blin, Ceramic Lamp circa 1950 with Its Original Shade
By Jacques Blin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jacques Blin, ceramic lamp circa 1950 with its original shade.
Ceramic, Raffia
Martz for Marshall Studios Matte Ochre Ceramic Table Lamp with Original Shade
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Includes the scarcely seen, original, linen shade with applied raffia and wire clip-on attachment. Shade
Ceramic, Linen, Raffia
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H 20.08 in W 10.63 in D 9.85 in
Jacques Blin ceramic lamp by with original straw shade France 1950 signed
By Jacques Blin
Located in Paris, FR
Jacques Blin blue ceramic table lamp with its original lampshade Shade is original in raphia
Ceramic, Raffia
Sold
H 24.81 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
French modernist wood turned table lamp in the style of Charles Dudouyt, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Zaandam, NL
A gorgeous French modernist table lamp with new raffia shade, ca 1940s-1950s. These lamps are often
Wood
Rare Gerald Thurston Lightolier extensible and adjustable wall lamp
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Montréal, QC
Rare Gerard Thurston extensible and adjustable wall lamp in walnut and brass with original raffia
Aluminum, Brass
Ceramic Table Lamp by Gilbert Valentin
By Gilbert Valentin
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
yellow crackle-glaze decoration, with genuine raffia lamp shade specially designed for. A rare piece by
Metal
Antique Demijohn Lamp with Raffia Shade
Located in New York, NY
with a custom raffia shade and French silk twist cord. - The bottle is in very good vintage condition
Raffia, Glass
Small Antique Demijohn Lamp with Raffia Shade
Located in New York, NY
bottle has been newly wired and outfitted with a custom raffia shade and French silk twist cord. - The
Raffia, Glass
Brass Arc Floor Lamp with Original Raffia Shade, circa 1970
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Brass Arc floor lamp with original Raffia shade, circa 1970. Original wiring on iron crescent base
Brass, Iron
Ugo Zaccagnini Table Lamp with Raffia Shade
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic hand incised decoration.
Pair of Murano and Raffia Shade Midcentury Table Lamps, Italy, 1970
By Murano 5
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of Murano and Raffia shade midcentury table lamps, Italy, 1970.
Raffia, Glass
Sold
H 29.53 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Agate, Chrome and Raffia Shade Midcentury Italian Table Lamps, 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of agate, chrome, and raffia shade midcentury table lamps, Italy, 1960.
Agate, Chrome
Sold
H 29.5 in Dm 12 in L 29.5 in
Hand Carved Stoneware Pacific Table Lamp with Raffia Shade by LGS Studio
By LGS Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"stones" climb the stem, giving way to a cascading tied timber brown raffia shade, hand knotted by a local
Ceramic, Stoneware, Raffia
Ceramic Lamp in Organic Glaze by Jacques Blin with Original Shade, 1950s
By Jacques Blin
Located in Sylacauga, AL
raffia shade, signed "J Blin". France, 1950. Measures: Height is 8.5 inches to top of socket.
Ceramic, Raffia
Vintage Porcelain Fruit Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a single vintage white glazed porcelain fruit lamp. Custom raffia drum shade. Thick new
Jacques & Dani Ruelland, Table Lamp, France 1960s
By Jacques and Dani Ruelland
Located in Berlin, DE
Jacques & Dani Ruelland, orange glazed ceramic lamp and raffia shade. Executed in their workshop
Ceramic
Sculptural Carved 19th Century Textile Factory Part Lamp
Located in Essex, MA
A large, sculptural, carved solid wood textile factory part, made into a lamp, with new raffia
Wood
1950's Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by Design Technics
By Design Technics
Located in Hudson, NY
ceramic base with glaze in shades of beige and cream. along with its original shade with natural raffia
Ceramic
Hand Carved Stoneware Pacific Table Lamp with Raffia Shade by LGS Studio
By LGS Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"stones" climb the stem, giving way to a cascading tied stone blue raffia shade, hand knotted by a local
Ceramic, Stoneware, Raffia
Akari Model 3A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 3A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchii. The shade is made from handmade washi paper, wood and bamboo ribs with authentic Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light scu...
Metal
Monumental Isamu Noguchi Akari 23N Floor Lamp
By Akari, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Isamu Noguchi Akari 23N floor lamp. Executed in handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp and metal legs. Akari light sculptures b...
Metal
$605
H 14.97 in W 20.87 in D 14.97 in
Upholstered teak ottoman/stool, by Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Møbler, Denmark
By Hugo Frandsen
Located in Schwerin, MV
Two identical teak ottomans/stools, designed by Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Møbler Denmark in the 1960s, upholstered in black faux leather. Suitable as a footrest for an armchair or a...
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Serenity Sofie Organic Modern Wall Sconce/Light, White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Serenity Sofie wall light or sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary design inspired by nature and midce...
Plaster
French Drapers Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 19th century French antique painted drapers table, 1860 Dimensions: 98 inches (249 cms) wide 27 inches (69 cms) deep 33 inches (84 cms) high.
Oak
Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Table Lamp, Brass, Elm, Sweden, 1940s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and elm table lamp produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1940s. The brass base and shade presents with light to moderate oxidation. Dimensions of Lamp with Sha...
Brass
Olo Nightstand Sculptural Side Table
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Rings of blue calcite, pink marble, black marble and green onyx tower to create Olo Nightstand Sculptural Side Table; a piece meticulously hand-sculpted from stones endemic to Mexico...
Stone, Marble, Onyx
Pierre Paulin, Lounge Chair, Metal, Leather, Netherlands, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in High Point, NC
A brown leather and metal "F-444" lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort, Netherlands, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.8” H x 32.75” W x 29.5” D ...
Metal
$4,800 / set
H 29.53 in W 27.96 in D 39.38 in
Mid Century Lounge/Sun Chairs in Pine and Striped Cotton Canvas, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A refined pair of sun deck lounge chairs crafted from solid pine, featuring strong leather strap detailing and built for lasting comfort. The seats are made with high-quality, stripe...
Leather, Canvas, Pine
$1,150 / item
H 16 in W 11 in D 11 in
Contemporary Checker Patterned Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Black and White
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Peniche Coffee Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Peniche Coffee Table Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Circular coffee table in solid oak joint together with different width elements. Bespoke dimensions upon request. Handmade in ...
Oak
Mirror Tafla O5 in Polished Stainless Steel by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"Tafla O5" contemporary mirror by Zieta Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate. Polished stainless steel Measures: 60 x 40 x 6 cm. More shapes and sizes are available ...
Stainless Steel
$2,960 / item
H 80.71 in W 48.04 in D 19.69 in
"Rotula" Minimalist Style Floor Lamp in painted steel and natural wood
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
This floor lamp in painted steel and natural wood has a minimalist style. For the "Rotula" floor lamp, Alessandra Delgado was inspired by the subtle elegance of the human body. You c...
Steel
$7,822 / 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
$5,520 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage Four ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio ...
Brass, Bronze
$2,845 / item
H 35.44 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
1 of 2 Extra Large Murano Glass Sconces Modernist Wall Light, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
Extra-large handcrafted Murano glass on brass base sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, circa the 1960s. It consists of textured quality clear crystal tubular shade simulating ice on a B...
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.
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.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
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.