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Herman Miller Signed Leaf LED Desk Lamp by Yves Behar Model G6510.3Y Modern 2007
By Herman Miller, Yves Behar
Located in Miami, FL
Modern LED Leaf Desk lamp designed by Yves Behar and made by Herman Miller. Organic shaped steel in
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Early 2000s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel

Tube Desk/Table Lamp, Handmade in Brass by Christopher Gentner
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
consecutive line. The dimmable LED desk lamp is available in two finishes, darkened brass or tarnished brass
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tube Table Lamp by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
, Japanese black ink drawing, the lamp flows as if stroked in one consecutive line. The dimmable LED desk
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2010s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tube Table Lamp by Gentner Design
Tube Table Lamp by Gentner Design
$5,022 / item
H 13.98 in W 13.98 in D 23.63 in
Philips Nb 100 Desk Lamp by Louis Kalff (Led)
By Louis Kalff
Located in Montréal, QC
Re-edition of Louis Kalff’s 1957 iconic desk lamp. Built in LED bulb. NEW WITHOUT BOX.
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Philips Nb 100 Desk Lamp by Louis Kalff (Led)
Philips Nb 100 Desk Lamp by Louis Kalff (Led)
$745
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Lumina LED Flo Desk Lamp by Foster and Partners in STOCK
By Foster + Partners, Lumina
Located in New York, NY
Flo desk 6W LED 2-step push button dimming on the head Foster and Partners Task LED light in
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lumina LED Flo Desk Lamp  by Foster and Partners in STOCK
Lumina LED Flo Desk Lamp  by Foster and Partners in STOCK
$889 Sale Price
30% Off
H 16.93 in Dm 7.49 in
21st Century Design William Pianta Table Desk Lamp Mahari Glossy Copper LED
Located in Collebeato Brescia, IT
of the authentic “Made in Italy” quality, for a truly tailored service. Desk lamp, glossy copper
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Wonderful Mitzi Layla Single LED Buffet Desk Table Lamp Polished Nickel Black
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mitzi "Layla" Single Light With LED Bulb Buffet / Table Lamp With Black Metal Shade On
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20th Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Concrete, Nickel

21st Century Design William Pianta Table Desk Lamp Mahari MARBLE Burnished LED
Located in Collebeato Brescia, IT
declined in modern environments or in more classic contexts, each individual lamp is highly customisable in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Flos Oblique LED 3000K Desk Lamp & Qi in Anthracite with Wireless Charging Base
By Vincent Van Duysen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Oblique LED 3000K Desk Lamp & Qi in Anthracite with Wireless Charging Base by Vincent Van
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21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Oblique LED 2700K Desk Lamp & Qi in Anthracite with Wireless Charging Base
By Vincent Van Duysen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Oblique LED 2700K Desk Lamp & Qi in Anthracite with Wireless Charging Base by Vincent Van
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Kelvin Edge LED Desk Support Table Lamp in Black by Antonio Citterio
By Flos, Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The newest addition to the popular Kelvin LED family , the Kelvin Edge offers the innovation and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Kelvin Edge LED Desk Support Table Lamp in Titanium by Antonio Citterio
By Flos, Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The newest addition to the popular Kelvin LED family , the Kelvin Edge offers the innovation and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Castiglioni Modern Decorative LED Table or Desk Lamp in Orange & Black for FLOS
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
LED Lampadina Lamp Its name means, literally, “bulb,” and it’s easy to see why with one look at
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Flos Oblique LED 3000K Desk Lamp & Qi in Rust Orange with Wireless Charging Base
By Vincent Van Duysen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Oblique LED 3000K Desk Lamp & Qi in Rust Orange with Wireless Charging Base by Vincent Van
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21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Oblique LED 3000K Desk Lamp and Qi in Grey with Wireless Charging Base
By Vincent Van Duysen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Oblique LED 3000K Desk Lamp and Qi in Grey with Wireless Charging Base by Vincent Van Duysen
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21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Oblique LED 2700K Desk Lamp and Qi in Grey with Wireless Charging Base
By Vincent Van Duysen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Oblique LED 2700K Desk Lamp and Qi in Grey with Wireless Charging Base by Vincent Van Duysen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Oblique LED 3000K Desk Lamp and Qi in Sage with Wireless Charging Base
By Vincent Van Duysen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Oblique LED 3000K Desk Lamp and Qi in Sage with Wireless Charging Base by Vincent Van Duysen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Oblique LED 3000K Desk Lamp and Qi in Brown with Wireless Charging Base
By Vincent Van Duysen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Oblique LED 3000K Desk Lamp and Qi in Brown with Wireless Charging Base by Vincent Van Duysen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Oblique LED 3000K Desk Lamp and Qi in White with Wireless Charging Base
By Vincent Van Duysen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Oblique LED 3000K Desk Lamp and Qi in White with Wireless Charging Base by Vincent Van Duysen
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21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Oblique LED 2700K Desk Lamp and Qi in Brown with Wireless Charging Base
By Vincent Van Duysen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Oblique LED 2700K Desk Lamp and Qi in Brown with Wireless Charging Base by Vincent Van Duysen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Oblique LED 2700K Desk Lamp and Qi in Sage with Wireless Charging Base
By Vincent Van Duysen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Oblique LED 2700K Desk Lamp and Qi in Sage with Wireless Charging Base by Vincent Van Duysen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Oblique LED 2700K Desk Lamp and Qi in White with Wireless Charging Base
By Vincent Van Duysen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Oblique LED 2700K Desk Lamp and Qi in White with Wireless Charging Base by Vincent Van Duysen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Flos Oblique LED 2700K Desk Lamp & Qi in Rust Orange with Wireless Charging Base
By Vincent Van Duysen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Oblique LED 2700K Desk Lamp & Qi in Rust Orange with Wireless Charging Base by Vincent Van
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Kelvin Edge lED White Desk Support Lamp w/ Hidden Cord by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The newest addition to the popular Kelvin LED family, the Kelvin Edge offers the innovation and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

FLOS Kelvin Edge LED Chrome Desk Support Lamp w/ Hidden Cord by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The newest addition to the popular Kelvin LED family , the Kelvin Edge offers the innovation and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Lumina LED Flo Desk Lamp in Metallic Bronze by Foster and Partners in STOCK
By Foster + Partners, Lumina
Located in New York, NY
Flo desk 6W LED 2-step push button dimming on the head Foster and Partners Task LED light in
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pivot LED Desk or Table Lamp with Articulating Arms in Patinated Brass
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
The Pivot LED series with its articulated arm and adjustable head this brass lamp, is not only
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

LED Industrial Desk Lamp or Table Lamp with Clock
By Van Dusen Clockworks
Located in Dallas, TX
. Comprised of various antique and vintage components, this distinctive designed table lamp features an LED
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2010s American Steampunk Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Artemide Demetra LED 27K Table Lamp in White with Desk Support
By Artemide, Naoto Fukasawa
Located in Hicksville, NY
switch atop an extending arm allowing for direct LED light diffusion. Made of aluminum painted white
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Thin Contemporary Dimmable LED Adjustable Short Desk Lamp in Black Oxide
By Peter Bristol, Juniper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
create a timeless and friendly feel. The lamp’s slender arms stretch across a work surface without taking
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Thin Contemporary Dimmable LED Adjustable Short Desk Lamp in Satin Nickel
By Peter Bristol, Juniper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
create a timeless and friendly feel. The lamp’s slender arms stretch across a work surface without taking
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Thin Contemporary Dimmable LED Adjustable Short Desk Lamp in Satin Brass
By Peter Bristol, Juniper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
create a timeless and friendly feel. The lamp’s slender arms stretch across a work surface without taking
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Thin Contemporary Dimmable LED Adjustable Tall Desk Lamp in Satin Brass
By Peter Bristol, Juniper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
create a timeless and friendly feel. The lamp’s slender arms stretch across a work surface without taking
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Thin Contemporary Dimmable LED Adjustable Tall Desk Lamp in Black Oxide
By Peter Bristol, Juniper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
create a timeless and friendly feel. The lamp’s slender arms stretch across a work surface without taking
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Thin Contemporary Dimmable LED Adjustable Tall Desk Lamp in Satin Nickel
By Peter Bristol, Juniper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
create a timeless and friendly feel. The lamp’s slender arms stretch across a work surface without taking
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Artemide Demetra LED 27K Table Lamp in Matt Black with Desk Support
By Naoto Fukasawa, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
switch atop an extending arm allowing for direct LED light diffusion. Made of aluminum painted white
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Artemide Demetra LED 30K Table Lamp in Matte Black with Desk Support
By Naoto Fukasawa, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
switch atop an extending arm allowing for direct LED light diffusion. Made of aluminum painted white
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Artemide Demetra LED 27K Table Lamp in Anthracite Grey with Desk Support
By Naoto Fukasawa, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
switch atop an extending arm allowing for direct LED light diffusion. Made of aluminum painted white
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Artemide Demetra Micro LED Table Lamp in White with Desk Support, Naoto Fukasawa
By Naoto Fukasawa, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
switch atop an extending arm allowing for direct LED light diffusion. Made of aluminum painted white
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21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Artemide Demetra Micro LED Table Lamp in Grey with Desk Support, Naoto Fukasawa
By Naoto Fukasawa, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
switch atop an extending arm allowing for direct LED light diffusion. Made of aluminum painted white
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21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Artemide Demetra Pro LED 12W 30K Table Lamp in Matte Black with Desk Support
By Naoto Fukasawa, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
switch atop an extending arm allowing for direct LED light diffusion. Made of aluminum painted white
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Tolomeo LED Desk Lamps by M. De Lucchi and G. Fassina for Artemide, a Pair
By Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, Artemide
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of aluminum Tolomeo LED desk lamps in standard size designed by Michele De Lucchi and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Lektor by Rubn Black and Blass LED Desk Table Lamp
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Niclas Hoflin, the Lektor desk lamp features a supportive, flat and circular iron base
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1980s French LED Cobra Desk Lamp by Philippe Michel for Manade
By Philippe Michel, Manade
Located in London, England
An interesting and unusual desk lamp designed in the shape of a Cobra snake. Designed in the 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lumina LED Dimmable Daphine Desk Lamp in Stock by Tommaso Cimini in STOCK
By Lumina
Located in New York, NY
9W LED 2-step or continuous dimming (settable on the base)
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Modern Signed Herman Miller Red and Black "Leaf" LED Desk Lamp by Yves Behar
By Herman Miller, Yves Behar
Located in Houston, TX
desk lamp in cherry red by Yves Behar. This fantastic piece has so many adjustable positions, it is too
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Kelvin Led Green Mode I Desk Lamp in Chrome with Daylight Sensor
By Antonio Citterio, Flos
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Kelvin LED green mode I adjustable table lamp providing direct lighting, with double pantograph arm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

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2010s American Neoclassical Pillows and Throws

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Single Fortuny Fabric Cushion in a Neoclassical Pattern
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Candelera 02 by Federico Stefanovich
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2010s Mexican Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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2010s American Stools

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Leather, Oak

Leather Counter Stool, by JDP Interiors
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Post-Modern Italian Executive Desk Piano Black Burl by G&C Italia Art Deco Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the 1980s in Italy, this desk features a sleek, post-modern, and angular design. Finished in a gloss piano black complemented by burl drawer-fronts, the large work surface ha...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks

Materials

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Large Scales Flush Mount Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Impressive large scale flush mount Murano chandelier. Featuring beautiful textured glass. A perfect touch for a designer look!
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Scales Flush Mount Murano Glass Chandelier
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Located in Rome, IT
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Console Tables

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Loggia Console, Black Terrazzo Marble by Portego
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Jack Cartwright for Founders Tall Dresser, 2 Available
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Jack Cartwright for Founders Tall Dresser, 2 Available
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Italian Designer, Console Table, Teak, Italy, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Led Desk Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the led desk lamp you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, aluminum and brass, every led desk lamp was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a led desk lamp, we have 1 options in-stock, while there are 16 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect led desk lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right led desk lamp, those designed in Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made led desk lamp over the years, but those crafted by Artemide, Naoto Fukasawa and Flos are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Led Desk Lamp?

A led desk lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $500, while the lowest priced sells for $155 and the highest can go for as much as $3,658.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

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.

Questions About Led Desk Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    There are many types of best LED desk lamps for your home — it's really a matter of preference. On 1stDibs, there are modern, mid-century modern desk lamps and other lighting to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Many people believe that LED floor lamps are worth it. Light-emitting diode, or LED, lamps consume less energy than lamps equipped with halogen or incandescent bulbs, so they may be more environmentally and budget-friendly over time. Plus, LED lamps outlast other types of bulbs, cutting down on the need for frequent replacements. You can also choose from lamps of varying brightness and light color temperatures. However, LED lamps may be more costly and produce less light than some alternatives, making them less ideal for certain tasks, such as reading. Consider where and how you'll use your lamp, your budget and your preferences when selecting a floor lamp to choose the best option for your space. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of LED floor lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A good desk lamp is going to make a substantial difference in any home, office or studio. The ideal desk lamp should provide apt task lighting, be easy to use, and also be aesthetically pleasing. Find a wide range of unique and elegant desk lamps on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024

    No one knows for sure who invented the desk lamp, as many engineers worked on designs for lamps during the 1920s. Many experts cite the Anglepoise lamp, however, as the earliest iteration of the modern desk lamp. Since its 1934 debut, this ingenious task light has become one of the most celebrated examples of industrial design. 

    How the Anglepoise came to be is the stuff of design legend: In 1932, a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine joined forces with a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons, to create a mechanism by which opposed springs would, as Carwardine explained, exert a “unidirectional constant force” on a pivoted lever that could counteract the force of gravity.

    This invention was not destined for an auto but for a lamp Carwardine was developing. The innovation would allow the piece’s articulated arm to be moved with ease to almost any position and remain there. As the product of engineering acumen rather than fashion, the Anglepoise soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted it as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.”

    The Angelpoise's rivals include the 1930 Bestlite, which was one of the earliest Bauhaus-influenced designs, created by Robert Dudley Best, who had studied under Walter Gropius at the Bauhaus in Dessau. German modernist Karl Trabert’s 1930s desk lamp for Schanzenbach & Co. was notable for its domed shade above a hinged arm.

    Find vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The best desk lamp is a matter of preference — the right fixture can help you work more efficiently while also reducing eye strain. LED desk lamps in the 2700K to 4500K color temperature range often provide a warm and pleasing light under which to work. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and modern desk lamps from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    British designer George Carwardine designed the Anglepoise desk lamp. Before creating the light fixture, he worked as an engineer designing automobile suspension systems. The first Anglepoise lamps debuted in 1931. You can find a variety of Anglepoise desk lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The desk lamps with the green shade are called banker’s lamps. Banker’s lamps are green because it is believed the color helps to encourage concentration and is mentally soothing. It is also said that green helps with eye strain. You can shop a selection of banker’s lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.