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Bauhaus Art Deco Style Desk Lamp, Table Lamp, Re Editon
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A classic desk lamp which is elegant and timeless. Most components according to the UL
Category

2010s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bauhaus Art Deco Style Desk Lamp, Table Lamp, Re Editon
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A classic desk lamp which is elegant and timeless All components according to the UL regulations
Category

2010s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Laurel Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Laurel Lamps a rare pair of lamps equal in height, width and depth. Featuring chrome plated square
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

  • Laurel Lamps
  • Laurel Lamps
  • Laurel Lamps
  • Laurel Lamps
H 7.5 in. W 7.5 in. D 7.5 in.
Brushed Nickel Lamps by Westwood Industries
By Westwood Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brushed nickel lamps with a cinched waist and a stylized leaf and convex dot pattern
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Bauhaus, Art Deco, Floor Lamp Re- Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco floor lamp re edition by Woka All components according to the UL regulations, with an
Category

2010s Austrian Bauhaus Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960s Walnut Laurel Lamp Co Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage 1960s walnut wood table lamp by Laurel Lamp Co. The lamp is gold metal with walnut wood and
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut

  • 1960s Walnut Laurel Lamp Co Table Lamp
  • 1960s Walnut Laurel Lamp Co Table Lamp
  • 1960s Walnut Laurel Lamp Co Table Lamp
  • 1960s Walnut Laurel Lamp Co Table Lamp
H 28 in. W 4.5 in. D 4.5 in.
Classic Modernist Floor Lamp by Laurel Lamp Company
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist floor lamp by Laurel Lamp Company, minor wear to brushed brass base. Enhance any
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Deco Woka Desk Lamps
By Woka Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of handmade Classic Art Deco nickel plated Woka desk lamps with diffuser, On / Off Switch on
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

  • Pair of Art Deco Woka Desk Lamps
  • Pair of Art Deco Woka Desk Lamps
  • Pair of Art Deco Woka Desk Lamps
  • Pair of Art Deco Woka Desk Lamps
H 17 in. W 13.5 in. D 13.5 in.
Pair of Aged Brass Lamps by Westwood Industries
By Westwood Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century lamps with a spiral form featuring a warm aged brass finish. Lamps have been
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bauer Lamp Company Travertine and Lucite Table Lamp
By Bauer Lamp Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish 1990s table lamp was created by the Bauer Lamp Company, and it is very much in the
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Chrome

Laurel Table Lamp by Laurel Lamps Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Chrome sculptural table lamp by Laurel Lamps Co. Wired and in good working condition includes harp
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Elegant Laurel Lamp Company Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful walnut floor lamp by Laurel Lamp Company. Elegance from head to toe, featuring textured
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Brass Table/ Desk Lamp, Re Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Big elegant desk lamp with two sockets All components according to the UL regulations, with an
Category

2010s European Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970's Chrome Robot Lamp by Torino Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
Highly desirable chrome robot standing lamp by Torino Lamps, 1978. Often believed to be of Italian
Category

Vintage 1970s American Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Laurel Lamp Company Brass Tri-Pod Floor Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Laurel lamp Companybrass tri-pod three-way floor lamp. Dramatic extra tall Floor lamp with 3 way
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Postmodern Pink Ceramic Floral Table Lamps, a Pair
By Harris Lamps
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Awesome pair of postmodern ceramic table lamps by Harris Lamps. Each lamp displays a pink embossed
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mahogany Figural Midcentury Lamp by Laurel Lamp Co
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dramatically shaped mahogany sculptural table lamp on a brass and black base by the famed Laurel
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Mahogany

Original Early 20th Century Crystal Candelabra Table Lamp
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Hand cut Crystal Bulbs with energy efficiency class A++ to E can be used for this lamp.  
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Hotel Astoria Vienna Jugendstil Table Lamp, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
1970s. All the lamps have been recreated by WOKA and Stefan Passini according to old photographs. Most
Category

2010s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Freies Table Lamp
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
Original Early 20th Century Fully Adjustable Brass "C-Arm" Faries Desk Lamp. The Shade is green
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

  • Freies Table Lamp
  • Freies Table Lamp
  • Freies Table Lamp
  • Freies Table Lamp
H 25 in. W 7 in. D 9 in.
Carlton Silk Desk Table Lamp Woka Art Collection
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Silk beige, brass nickel-plated, more colors on request.
Category

2010s Austrian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Silk

  • Carlton Silk Desk Table Lamp Woka Art Collection
  • Carlton Silk Desk Table Lamp Woka Art Collection
  • Carlton Silk Desk Table Lamp Woka Art Collection
  • Carlton Silk Desk Table Lamp Woka Art Collection
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H 28.35 in. Dm 15.75 in.
Pair of Laurel Lamp Company Glass Egg Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of iconic glass egg shaped table lamps from Laurel Lamp Company. Egg form glass that is 20
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1960s Mahogany Table Lamp by Modeline Lamp Co.
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A mahogany and brass table lamp with decorative stone rocks.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Brass

White Frosted Glass Table Lamp by Laurel Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare sculptural shape white frosted glass table lamp, designed in the 1960s by Laurel Lamp
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Laurel Desk Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Laurel Lamp, c.1960's, USA. This lamp features an adjustable and bendable gooseneck with blush
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Pewter

  • Laurel Desk Lamp
  • Laurel Desk Lamp
  • Laurel Desk Lamp
  • Laurel Desk Lamp
H 20 in. W 7 in. D 12 in.
Mid Century Lamp Table by Laurel Lamp Mfg. Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Cool architectural floor lamp with center table surface. The lamp is in very fine, original, clean
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Laurel Lamp Company Mid Century Wishbone Touchier Floor Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Laurel lamp company mid century wishbone touchier floor lamp The lamp measures: 10 wide x 10
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bernd Roger Bienert for Woka Art Collection, Floor Lamp
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Also available in a crystal version. A monumental size floor lamp, designed by the choreographer
Category

2010s Austrian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

  • Bernd Roger Bienert for Woka Art Collection, Floor Lamp
  • Bernd Roger Bienert for Woka Art Collection, Floor Lamp
  • Bernd Roger Bienert for Woka Art Collection, Floor Lamp
  • Bernd Roger Bienert for Woka Art Collection, Floor Lamp
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H 88.59 in. Dm 47.25 in.
Original 20th Century Bouillon Silver Plated Table Lamp 1920
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Table-lamp in the style of an antique oil-lamp Material used is brass silver plated, lacquered
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Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

1970s Striking Modern Telescopic Floor Lamp Pair Laurel Lamp Company
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in National City, CA
1970s Pair of tall modern Laurel floor lamps in brushed nickel manufactured by Laurel Lamp Co USA
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Bauer Lamp Company Lucite Brass and Glass Table Lamp
By Bauer Lamp Company
Located in Baltimore, MD
Empire revival lamp by Bauer Lamp Company. A classic empire style Lucite and brass lamp featuring a
Category

1990s American Empire Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Functional Mid-Century Modern Style Brass Desk Lamp, Re Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A very functional desk lamp, other versions are offered Most components according to the UL
Category

2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Original Jugendstil Table Lamps Early 20th Century
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Opulent decorated pair of table lamps in the form of a lyra Suitable for US.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of White Lucite Table Lamps by Moss Lamps
By Moss Lamp Co. 1
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of angular lucite table lamps by the Moss lighting company. Lamps have a switch which lights
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

  • Pair of White Lucite Table Lamps by Moss Lamps
  • Pair of White Lucite Table Lamps by Moss Lamps
  • Pair of White Lucite Table Lamps by Moss Lamps
  • Pair of White Lucite Table Lamps by Moss Lamps
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H 25 in. W 9 in. D 12 in.
Chinese Style Porcelain Lamp by the Marlboro Lamp Company
By Marlboro Lamp Co.
Located in New York, NY
Large ceramic table lamp in the Chinese style, made by noted lamp maker Marlboro Lamp Company Los
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mantodeus Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern Style Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A well balanced table lamp, consists of hand-formed, sand-casted base, and a turned counter- weight
Category

2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Laurel Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
single laurel table lamp
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

  • Laurel Table Lamp
  • Laurel Table Lamp
  • Laurel Table Lamp
  • Laurel Table Lamp
H 35.5 in. Dm 12 in.
Art Deco Style, Bauhaus, Wood and Brass Floor Lamp
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant floor-lamp with a wooden stem and a brass shade. The wood can be stained in any color
Category

2010s Austrian Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Laurel Lamp Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Mid-Century Modern aluminum floor lamp with frosted glass shade by Laurel Lamp Co.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Brutalist Lamps by Laurel Lamp Mfg. Co
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of incredible brass sculptural table lamps on black metal bases. Brutalist lamps manufactured
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Copper

Pair of Aluminum Seashell Lamps Attributed to the Laurel Lamp Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of aluminum seashell lamps attributed to the Laurel Lamp Company, Newark, New Jersey. The
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

60s 70s Swisslamps Lamp Light Floor Lamp Metal Space Age
By Swiss Lamps International
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Swisslamps lamp light floor lamp metal space age Object: floor lamp Manufacturer
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Vintage 1970s European Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Laurel Lamp Co. American Beige Ceramic Dimpled Cylinder Column Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury American ceramic table lamp in cylindrical column form features a stepped dome top
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Brass and Walnut Lamp by Laurel Lamp Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful walnut and brass Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Laurel Lamp Company. This is a classic
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ulrich Hoereth 1987 Designer Floor Lamp "Chinahut", Original Art Collection
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A floor lamp designed by Ulrich Hoereth as a part of a family of lamps called: Solanaceae for the
Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron

MCM Laurel Lamp Company "Brady Bunch" Brass Textured Sculptural Lamps, Pair
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Basel, BS
These beautiful, rare, and highly sought after Laurel lamps are Incredible. The texture is
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

3 Light Laurel Lamp Co Large Frosted Glass Teardrop Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
laurel lamp co large frosted glass Teardrop style MCM table lamp This vintage MCM lamp is a rare find
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Mushroom Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic mid-century modern "mushroom" lamp by Laurel. With frosted glass shade and metal base
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

  • Mushroom Lamp by Laurel
  • Mushroom Lamp by Laurel
  • Mushroom Lamp by Laurel
  • Mushroom Lamp by Laurel
H 17 in. W 11 in. D 11 in.
Scandinavian Midcentury Table Lamp in Oak and Brass by MAE, Sweden
By MAE Lamp
Located in Karlstad, SE
Large Scandinavian midcentury table lamp in oak and brass by Möllers Armatur Elektriska, Sweden
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Mid Century Floor Lamp by the Laurel Lamp Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Brutalist styled metal floor lamp with tapered base going into a square shaft topped with a cream
Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Laurel Faceted Bronze Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Brutalist style dark bronze lamps with faceted bodies.. Lamps have been rewired for use in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

  • Laurel Faceted Bronze Lamps
  • Laurel Faceted Bronze Lamps
  • Laurel Faceted Bronze Lamps
  • Laurel Faceted Bronze Lamps
H 28 in. Dm 5.5 in.
Pair of Mahogany Figural Midcentury Lamps by Laurel Lamp Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of midcentury mahogany lamps by Laurel Lamp as featured in Don Draper's (Mad men) office
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Brushed Steel Totem Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury brushed steel TOTEM form lamps. Lamps have been rewired for use in the USA.
Category

20th Century American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

  • Brushed Steel Totem Lamps
  • Brushed Steel Totem Lamps
  • Brushed Steel Totem Lamps
  • Brushed Steel Totem Lamps
H 33.5 in. Dm 6.25 in.
Original from 1905 Maria Theresien style Candelabra Table Lamp
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Hand-cut crystal glass Suitable for US.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

  • Original from 1905 Maria Theresien style Candelabra Table Lamp
  • Original from 1905 Maria Theresien style Candelabra Table Lamp
  • Original from 1905 Maria Theresien style Candelabra Table Lamp
  • Original from 1905 Maria Theresien style Candelabra Table Lamp
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H 20.87 in. W 16.54 in. D 16.54 in.
Laurel Lamp Company Ancient Asian Style Bronze Table Lamp, circa 1960
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Laurel Lamp Company attributed Ancient Asian Style Cast Bronze Table Lamp. Featuring a smaller
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Midcentury Brutalist Table Lamps for Laurel Lamp Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural and dynamic pair of Mid-Century Modern lamps were designed by Harold Weiss and
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

Modern Elegant Floor-Lamp with a Big Carton-Shade, "Quo Vadis"
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant floor-lamp with a big carton-shade. Color on request Most components according to
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2010s Austrian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Charles Martin, Art Deco Style Floor Lamp, Turnable in Any Direction
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Cool and elegant, floor-lamp with one floodlight, which can be turned in any direction Most
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Laurel Mushroom Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Classic Laurel Mushroom Lamp. This iconic table lamp never goes out of style and will look great in
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

  • Laurel Mushroom Table Lamp
  • Laurel Mushroom Table Lamp
  • Laurel Mushroom Table Lamp
  • Laurel Mushroom Table Lamp
H 17 in. Dm 13 in.
Pair of Brass and Lucite Table Lamps by Bauer Lamp Co
By Bauer Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1983 Clear, black lucite and polish brass urn table lamps by Bauer Lamp Company. Newly rewired
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, all lamps available were constructed with great care. There are 117781 antique and vintage lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 12907 modern editions to choose from as well. Lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern lamps are of considerable interest. Lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Stilnovo, Artemide and Laurel Lamp Company are consistently popular.

How Much are Lamps?

Prices for lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, lamps begin at $1 and can go as high as $9,000,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,156.

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. 

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 — the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson-Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of postwar 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 on 1stDibs.

Questions About Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A steampunk lamp is likely going to be elegant and simple — a factory-style fixture with a brass base, perhaps topped with a white or clear glass shade. The fashion movement of the same name influences the look of steampunk lamps. This movement brought together technology and design inspired by the steam machines of the 19th century. As a design concept, steampunk can feel elusive. Unlike movements such as Arts and Crafts or American Craftsman, which are rooted in specific historical periods, steampunk combines an imagined past with the present and sometimes even the future. In the late 1980s, writer K. W. Jeter coined the term steampunk to describe his science-fiction stories, which were set in an idealized version of Victorian London. Since that time, steampunk has evolved, emerging as a design style and a subculture. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary steampunk lamps from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A student lamp is a hand-held lamp that uses kerosene as a fuel for burning. It is a lamp that has a central post supporting an easy-to-fill detachable fuel tank and an adjustable-height arm holding a kerosene burner with a wick topped by a decorative glass shade and chimney. A collection of vintage and modern student lamps is available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Spaghetti Lamp is made from spun acrylic lucite and was quite popular in the 1960s and 1970s. There’s definitely a funky, retro vibe with these lamps, making them desirable again among collectors. You can find vintage hanging spaghetti lights, table lamps and floor lamps. Shop a collection of spaghetti lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A spelter lamp is a lamp made of a zinc-lead allot called spelter. Also known as “pot metal,” spelter is used to make figurines, statues, candlesticks, tableware and other pieces. Spelter lamps are often plated with copper and given a bronze finish. For a large range of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting fixtures, shop on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A USB lamp is a portable LED lamp that can work with any operating system and any USB port that delivers 5-volts of power. When a light is left plugged into a USB port and the machine is turned off, the light likewise turns off. These lamps are extremely lightweight and can be easily stowed in a computer case. Shop USB lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Zen lamp creates soothing ambient lighting. Often made of metal, glass or brass, Zen lamps come in table-top, floor, and ceiling-mounted pendant styles and diffuse the light through a variety of shade types. Shop a collection of Zen lamps from sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Toleware lamp is a floor or tabletop light fixture made of tin metal that shows off a painted lacquered finish. The type of lighting was popular during the early 20th century. Find a collection of Toleware lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chapman lamp is a lamp crafted by the Chapman Manufacturing Co. These lamps are generally crafted by hand and tend to feature a beautifully aged look. They are known for their classic style and exceptional quality. Shop an array of Chapman lamps from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A piano lamp is a lighting fixture designed to illuminate sheet music and piano keys so that a pianist can see to play. Normally, the lights feature narrow rectangular or compact round or square bases that can easily fit on a piano top. Some have arms that allow their shades to hang down over the front of the instrument. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of piano lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Pairpoint lamps are lamps with blown glass shades that are collected to this day. Pairpoint is celebrated for three kinds of glass shades: reverse painted landscape shades, blown out or "puffy" reverse painted shades, and ribbed reverse painted shades, many with scenes. Check 1stDibs for a wide range of Pairpoint lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    As the name suggests, a portable lamp is a lamp that can be moved and plugged in wherever there is an electrical outlet. Floor and table lamps mainly fall under the portable lamp category. Shop a range of antique and vintage portable lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term rocket lamp can refer to any lamp that has a rocket shape or that references a rocket in its design. Many of them feature a tripod base structure and are more abstract in their style, while others are obviously shaped like a rocket. Shop a collection of rocket lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Lightolier was founded in 1904 by Bernhard Blitzer and the name is a combination of the words “light” and “chandelier.” Lightolier specializes in elaborate and decorative chandeliers, but they also produce a style of lamps that combine functionality with a lively aesthetic. Browse a collection of Lightolier lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A mica lamp — or specifically, a mica lampshade — is made from mica, a naturally occurring mineral. For the purposes of producing the lampshade, mica is separated into flakes and recombined into sheets with binding agents. Mica lamps offer a soft romantic glow in any room. They are the perfect addition to a living room or lounge if you're seeking to add warm mood lighting. Shop a range of antique and vintage lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A lamp base is the lighting element of the lamp which attaches to the lamp body. They are traditionally made up of nickel-plated brass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Made out of bamboo wooden slats and white rice paper, Shoji lamps can be used as a table, floor or hanging lamp. The rice paper diffuses the light to create a soft glow, and can have gorgeous designs on them. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of Shoji lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    First made popular in the 1970s, Murano lamps are hand-blown lamps made by glassmakers on Murano island in Italy. The lamps are characterized by their mushroom shape. Shop a collection of authentic Murano lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Caprani lamp is a light fixture made by the Danish company Mads Caprani AS. Although the company produced a number of different designs, it is best known for its mid-century modern table and floor lamps that feature bentwood frames and accordion-pleated shades. Shop a variety of Caprani lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A glitter lamp is simply a glass bottle full of clear free-flowing liquid with glitter suspended in it that flows and sparkles under the influence of the heat from a lamp. Find a collection of antique and vintage glitter lamps on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The shade of an agate lamp is made from agate geode crystals. The crystals are known to have a cleansing aura, eliminating negativity and can even help improve concentration. Find an assortment of agate lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales

The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.

Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room

Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room

This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.

NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection

NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection

In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.

This Handsome Leather Pendant Light Is Crafted Using Saddle-Making Techniques

This Handsome Leather Pendant Light Is Crafted Using Saddle-Making Techniques

The Doma by L’Aviva Home nods to Colombia’s equestrian heritage.

Celebrate Spring Year-Round with This Lush Murano-Glass Chandelier

Celebrate Spring Year-Round with This Lush Murano-Glass Chandelier

Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.

Workstead’s Uncluttered Home Designs Put Top-Notch Craftsmanship on Full View

Workstead’s Uncluttered Home Designs Put Top-Notch Craftsmanship on Full View

Honest materials, craftsmanship and bespoke furnishing solutions reign at this multidisciplinary Brooklyn-based firm.

How the Anglepoise Lamp Went from Desktop Companion to Hollywood Icon

How the Anglepoise Lamp Went from Desktop Companion to Hollywood Icon

Since its 1934 debut, the ingenious task light has become one of the most celebrated examples of industrial design.

In London, Eva Menz Creates Artisanal Lighting with Theatrical Flair

In London, Eva Menz Creates Artisanal Lighting with Theatrical Flair

Working through her studio, Atelier001, the German-born lighting meister designs LED fixtures with thoughtfully crafted details that make each piece one of a kind.