Laurel Cylindrical Chrome Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
By Laurel Lamp, this table lamp is a chromed cylinder with a chromed stem.
Laurel Cylindrical Chrome Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
By Laurel Lamp, this table lamp is a chromed cylinder with a chromed stem.
Laurel Lamp Co. American Beige Ceramic Dimpled Cylinder Column Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American ceramic table lamp in cylindrical column form features a stepped dome top extending to a functioning brass light switch socket, finial and harp.
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Brass and Wood Cylinder Lamps attributed to Laurel, Pair
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Wichita, KS
Pair of Mid -Century Brass and Wood Cylinder Lamps attributed to Laurel, likely from the 1960's-1970's.
Brass
Laurel Modernist Brushed Steel Cylinder Lamps, USA, 1970s
By Laurel
Located in New York, NY
Modernist pair of brushed steel cylinder lamps accented with a polished steel base that wraps around the cylinder. Rewired for use in the USA, 100W max bulbs. Professionally polished...
Steel
Pair of Impressive Etched Brass & Bronze Cylinder Lamps by Laurel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of impressive etched bronze and brass cylinder lamps by Laurel. Very heavy lamps with Incredible patina.
Brass, Bronze
Gold Calacatta Italian Marble Cylindrical Table Lamp by Nessen Lamps Inc., 1960s
By Nessen Studio, Nessen Lighting, Laurel Lamp Company, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic Mid 20th Century Modern marble table lamp by Nessen Lighting, designed by Walter Von Nessen, circa 1960's. Engraved signature on socket and labeled on bottom. This VERY HEAVY...
Marble, Brass
Pair of Modern Cylindrical Chrome Laurel Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Houston, TX
Great pair of table lamps by Laurel. Cylindrical lamps are brushed chrome with a sculptural polished chrome accent.
Chrome
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H 29.5 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
George Kovacs Style Minimalist 1970s Chrome Cylinder Table Lamps with Shades
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Stunning pair of "Lipstick" chrome tube lamps with original white fabric shades. Attributed to George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman and Laurel. Dimensions below include shades.
Chrome
Laurel Chrome Cylinder Lamp
By Laurel
Located in Miami, FL
A great vintage Mid-Century Modern polished chrome cylinder table lamp, by Laurel, circa 1970s. Height listed below in item details is the height to socket; body height is 16.25 in...
Chrome
Pair of Slim Brass Cylindrical Laurel Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of simple, yet glamorous table lamps are composed of elongated cylindrical stems connected to circular bases. Double porcelain sockets and original switch are intact, but t...
Brass
Stacked Mixed Metal Cylinder Lamp after Evans
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Stacked brass colored and brushed steel metal elements table lamp by the Laurel Lamp Company. Cityscape style design after Paul Evans. This example shows minor cosmetic wear, ligh...
Metal
Minimalist Brass Tone Cylinder Form Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Stylish brass color table lamp, architectural International style design, clean, original and working condition. Shade not included. H to top of cylinder 16.5 inch x total H 27 inch.
Aluminum
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H 38 in W 18 in D 18 in
Tall George Kovacs Style Minimalist Chrome Cylinder Table Lamps with Shades
By Robert Sonneman, Laurel Lamp Company, George Kovacs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Stunning pair of tall "Lipstick" chrome tube lamps with original white fabric shades, 1970s. Attributed to George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman and Laurel. Mid-Century Modern minimalism at...
Chrome
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H 21.5 in Dm 4.75 in
Pair of Vintage Laurel Lamp Company Striped Brassy Cylindrical Tall Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage pair of mid century modern style lamps by the well known Laurel Lamp Company. Laurel was founded in New Jersey by the Weiss Brothers, Harold and Max, in 1941.
Metal
Rosewood and Brushed Aluminium Cylinder Table Lamp by Laurel, circa 1970
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Rosewood and brushed aluminium cylinder table lamp by Laurel, circa 1970. Original glass diffuser and shade.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Laurel Brushed Steel Cylinder Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Houston, TX
Oversized brushed steel Laurel lamps in the style of Von Nessen from the early 1970s with the original Laurel label and original finials.
Pair of brass cylindrical lamps by Laurel
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco style lamps.
Tall Pair of Cylindrical Steel & Frosted Glass Laurel Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
Fantastic pair of polished steel Laurel lamps with cylindrical bases and frosted glass globes.
Steel
Pair of aged copper and leather cylindrical lamps by Laurel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cylindrical lamps with leather bases and cylindrical necks. Custom silk shades.
Leather, Silk
Pair of Laurel Brass Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large brass cylinder Laurel table lamps.
Brass
Rosewood and Brushed Aluminium Cylinder Table Lamp by Laurel, circa 1970
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Rosewood and brushed aluminium cylinder table lamp by Laurel, circa 1970. Original wiring, excellent original condition.
Aluminum
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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