Vintage Swedish Desk Table Lamp from Ledu, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Architect light from the swedish manufacturer ledu. the ledu is the classic luxo l-1, the design classic of jac jacobsen from 1937, mostly very similar or identical. The difference ...
Metal
Spring-balanced mid-century desk lamp by Ledu, Sweden
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Spring-balanced articulated desk lamp by Ledu, Sweden, mid-century. Classic Scandinavian table lamp with clean lines and functional design.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Swedish Desk Table Lamp from Ledu, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Architect's lamp from the Swedish manufacturer Ledu in a special color.
Metal
Mid-Century Swedish Desk Table Lamp from Ledu, 1960s
Located in KUTNO, PL
Minimalist form meets maximum functionality. The classic Ledu desk lamp in a deep olive shade is a nod to timeless design inspired by industrial and modernist styles.
Metal
Industrial Office Architect Desk Lamp by Ledu, 1970s, Made in Sweden
Located in Antwerp, BE
Industrial office desk lamp by Ledu, 1970s, Made in Sweden Big adjustable articulated desk lamp by Ledu, made in Sweden in the 1970se.
Metal
Original Ledu Type 231 Tischlampe Architektenleuchte Klemmleuchte
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten eine wunderschöne Architekten Klemmleuchte vom französischen Qualitätshersteller Ledu zum Verkauf an. Die Leuchte stammt aus den 1960er Jahren und verkörpert insbesondere ...
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Black Articulating Desk Lamp by Ledu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage ledu adjustable desk lamp with black base, stem, and shade and chrome accents.
Metal
Red Articulated Desk Lamp by Ledu, Made in, France
Located in Lyon, FR
Big articulated desk lamp by Ledu, made in France in the 1970s. Was a workshop lamp before.
Metal
Pair of Ledu Design floor lamps by Bjorn Sahlén
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Swedish industrial floor lamps produced by Ledu design and designed by Bjorn Sahlén.
Metal
Industrial Office Desk Lamp by Ledu, 1970s, Made in Sweden
Located in Lyon, FR
Big articulated desk lamp by Ledu, made in Sweden in the 1970s. Was a workshop lamp before.
Metal
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H 24.02 in W 21.66 in D 6.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Olive Green Desk Table Lamp from Ledu, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Desk lamp by the Swedish manufacturer Ledu in a unique color.
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Desk Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Mid-Century Modern desk lamp features a red base and shade and a chromed arm. Both the arm and the shade are adjustable.
Metal
$285
H 23.23 in W 22.84 in D 10.24 in
Italian mid-century Adjustable table lamp Naska Loris by Jac Jacobsen Luxo 1950s
By Luxo, Jac Jacobsen
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Adjustable table lamp Naska Loris by Jac Jacobsen for Luxo, 1950s Table lamp mod. Naska Loris with round base, entirely in white enamelled metal. The conic...
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Mid-century table lamp was designed and produced in Italy, during the 1950s. It has a light green base where a brass curved rod is attached. With a light green painted lampshade...
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Design Table Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany, circa 1980s - Good original condition.
Milk Glass
Rare Adjustable Rupert Nikoll Table Lamp Vienna Around 1950s
Located in Wien, Au
Rare adjustable Rupert Nikoll table lamp vienna around 1950s Hight is adjustable in different positions the shade is adjustable separatly Original condition.
Brass, Iron
Italian Mid-Century Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Elegant Italian desk lamp from the 1950s, representative of post-war modernist design. Its metal shade in original mint-green lacquer brings a rare and refreshing touch, highly sough...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Table Lamp, 1970s Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany Made of metal,chrome Re-polished. Good original condition. 1x60W,E27 or E26 bulb Fully Functional US adapter included.
Metal, Chrome
Design Midcentury Table Lamp by Pavel Grus, 1970s
By Pavel Grus
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia - 1970s - Design: Pavel Grus - Publicated in literature - Original condition with patina.
Metal
Mid Century modern table lamp STILUX Milan, 1950s
By Stilux
Located in Vittoria, IT
Gorgeous mid century lamp from the 1950s made by stilux milan, perfectly original, original cord, power outlet replaced.
Sheet Metal
Italian Articulated Desk Lamp with Clamp Fixing, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
An unusual articulated desk lamp with clamp fitting that allows the light to be attached to a desk or shelf. In good original condition, with nicely patinated brass and original d...
Aluminum, Brass
$3,200
H 21.26 in W 23.63 in D 9.85 in
Midcentury Table Lamp Designed by Th. Valentiner, Made in Denmark, 1950s
By Th. Valentiner
Located in Lejre, DK
Adjustable table lamp. Designed by Th. Valentiner made by Poul Dinesen in 1950s. Made in Denmark.
Brass
Mid-Century German Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare mid century desk lamp. Probably from Kaiser from the 50s/60s. The lamp convinces with its elegant design language and materiality. A wide -out arm that is kept flexibly in...
Metal
Rare Adjustable Midcentury Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - marked - adjustable - very nice style of lighting
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century German Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare mid century desk lamp. Probably from Kaiser from the 50s/60s. The lamp convinces with its elegant design language and materiality. A wide -out arm that is kept flexibly in...
Metal
1970's Luxo LS1A Architects Desk Lamp w. Base
Located in Bern, BE
1970's Luxo Model No. LS1A Architect's Desk Lamp. With enclosed wrought iron base. On/Off switch on lampshade with Swiss wall plug. Max. 75W. In a neutral pale grey colour which wou...
Metal
Mid-Century Adjustable Table Lamp, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany. Made of lacquered metal, chrome. With aged patina New cabling 1xE27 or E26bulb Original condition US adapter included.
Metal, Chrome
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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