Grin Luz Space Age Mushroom table lamp by Luis Perez de la Oliva
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Grin Luz Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp, designed by Luis Perez de la Oliva in the 1960s, is a stunning example of Space Age design.
Marble, Metal, Chrome
Fase Madrid model GEISHA Grey version, by Luis Pérez de la Oliva, 1967
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Lisboa, PT
This innovative detail reflects Luis Pérez de la Oliva's ability to blend form and function seamlessly.
Metal
Space Age Boomerang Table Lamp by Luis Pérez De La Oliva for Phase
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp from the renowned luminaire manufacturer Chamfer to a design by Luis Pérez de la Oliva from the 60s. Here in a special coloring in yellow and red.
Metal
Orange THARSIS Foldable Table Lamp from Fase by Luis Perez de la Oliva, 1973
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Tharsis Foldable Table Lamp, designed by Luis Pérez de la Oliva and produced by Fase in 1973, is an exceptional piece of mid-century Spanish design.
Metal, Chrome
Luis Pérez de la Oliva Arc Table Lamp Grin Luz Chrome Marble Green Shade, 1960s
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Lisboa, PT
This rare arc table lamp was designed by Luis Pérez de la Oliva for Grin Luz in 1960s Spain, and stands as a prime example of the era’s refined Spanish modernist lighting.
Marble, Metal
Set of 2 Space Age Boomerang Table Lamps by Luis Pérez de la Oliva, 1960s
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Hamburg, DE
Two table lamps from the renowned lighting manufacturer Fase based on a design by Luis Pérez de la Oliva from the 60s. An imposing design of heavy quality.
Metal
Mid Century Modern Eclipse S Floor Lamp Luis Perez de la Oliva Fase Wood Chrome
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva, Fase
Located in Lisboa, PT
This is one of the rarest and most visually distinctive floor lamps ever produced by Fase: the Eclipse S model, patented in 1966 under the names of Pedro Martín and Luis Pérez de la ...
Chrome
1970s Boomerang 2000 Table Lamp by Luis Pérez de la Oliva for Fase in black and
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Victoria, BC
Designed by Luis Pérez de la Oliva and produced by Fase in Madrid during the 1960s and 1970s, the Boomerang 2000 is one of the most recognizable lighting designs of the Space Age era.
Aluminum
Luis Perez de La Oliva for Fase Table Lamp "Boomerang 2000," Spain 1970s
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva, Fase
Located in Naples, IT
Large desk lamp mod. "Boomerang 2000" , gray/silver enameled steel arm pivoted on round nickel-plated metal base, frosted glass shade with nickel-plated metal cover. The top of the l...
Metal, Steel
Luis Perez De La Oliva Fase "Boomerang 2000" Articulated Desk Lamp, Spain 1970s
By Fase
Located in Naples, IT
Large desk lamp mod. "Boomerang 2000" , gray/silver enameled steel arm pivoted on round nickel-plated metal base, frosted glass shade with nickel-plated metal cover. Manufacturer: 19...
Steel
Lupela Table Lamp by Luis Peres de la Oliva - Spain 1960's
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Lupela Table Lamp, designed by Luis Pérez de la Oliva, is a rare and remarkable piece that perfectly encapsulates the futuristic design language of the mid-20th century.
Metal
Fase Madrid Model GRECIA, by Luiz Pérez de la Oliva, 1967
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Model Grecia Table Lamp, designed by Luis Perez de la Oliva for Fase in 1967, is an elegant example of Spanish mid-century modern lighting.
Metal
Mid-Century Wood, Chrome, and Acrylic "Eclipse M" Table Lamp by Fase, 1966
By Fase, Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Eclipse M Table Lamp, designed by Luis Pérez de la Oliva and Pedro Martín García for Fase in 1966, is an extraordinary piece of mid-century modern lighting design.
Chrome
Lampe Fase Rifle modele 530
Located in BAUD, FR
Lampe Fase rouge, chrome et bois concu par Luis Pérez de la Oliva année 1960 origine Espagne Longueur 60 cm Hauteur 40 cm Diamètre 30 cm
Metal
“Falux” Desk Lamp, FASE, Spain, 1960s
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva, Fase
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Iconic desk lamp designed by Luis Pérez de la Oliva for FASE, rare “Falux” model from the 1960s.
Metal
Mid-Century Gold and Black Metal "Geisha" Table Lamp by Fase, 1967
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva, Fase
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Geisha Table Lamp in the gold version, designed by Luis Pérez de la Oliva for Fase Madrid in 1967, is a refined example of mid-century modern Spanish design.
Metal
Mid-Century Gold Pendulum Table Lamp by Fase in Wood and Chrome, 1963
By Fase, Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Presidente Table Lamp, also known as the Pendulum, was designed by Luis Pérez de la Oliva and Pedro Martín García for Fase in 1963.
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Chrome and Wood "Tiburón" Desk Lamp by Grin Luz, 1960s
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Lisboa, PT
This exceptional desk lamp—unofficially dubbed the Tiburón (Spanish for "shark")—was designed by Luis Pérez de la Oliva for Grin Luz in the 1960s and stands among the most coveted pi...
Wood
Unavailable
H 14.97 in W 3.94 in D 25.6 in
Large Steel Cabinet Lamp with a Small Clock 'Impala' by Fase, Spain 1970s
By Luis Pérez Bueno
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
Fase was founded by Pedro Martin and designer Luis Pérez de la Oliva in 1964, some sources say 1966.
Stainless Steel
Boomerang Table Lamp, Luis Pérez De La Oliva, Fase Madrid
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Lampada da tavolo Boomerang, versione grigia, Luis Pérez De La Oliva, Fase Madrid, anni ’70, stile Space Age, patina superficiale, buone condizioni generali.
Metal
Grin Luz Table Lamp by Luis Perez de la Oliva, 1970's
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Grin Luz Table Lamp, designed by Luis Pérez de la Oliva in the 1970s, is a distinctive variation on the earlier 520C model, showcasing a bold departure in design.
Metal, Chrome
Fase Madrid Design Desk Lamp, Luis Pérez de la Oliva, Spain, 1970s
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva, Fase
Located in Vienna, AT
Industrias Fase was founded in 1964 by Pedro Martín García and Luis Pérez de la Oliva in Torrejón de Ardoz, Madrid.
Metal, Chrome
Wall Sconce by Luis Perez de la Oliva for GEI, 1970's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This wall sconce was designed by Luis Perez de la Oliva and produced by Gey, in Spain, during the 1970's.
Metal, Chrome
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H 16.93 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Mid-Century Model 520 Table Lamp from Fase by Luis Perez de la Oliva, 1970s
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva, Fase
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Model 520 Table Lamp by Fase, designed by Luis Pérez de la Oliva in the 1970s, is a refined example of Spanish mid-century lighting design.
Metal
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H 13 in W 20.48 in D 10.24 in
Mid century Table Lamp in the style of Luis Perez de la Oliva, Portugal 1970's
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Lisboa, PT
A true testament to the enduring appeal of Luis Pérez de la Oliva’s design language.
Chrome
Grin Luz Floor Lamp by Luis Perez De La Oliva, 1970's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This floor lamp was designed by Luis Perez de la Oliva for Grin Luz, during the 1970's, in Spain.
Metal, Chrome
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H 17.33 in Dm 5.91 in
Tharsis Foldable Chrome Table Lamp from Fase by Luis Perez de la Oliva, 1973
By Fase
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Table Lamp, model Tharsis, was designed by Luis Perez de la Oliva and produced by Fase, in Spain, in 1973.
Metal, Chrome, Iron
Cascading Pendant Lamp by Luis Perez de la Oliva for GEI, 1970's
By GEI
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cascading Pendant Lamp by Luis Perez de la Oliva for GEI, 1970's The Cascading Pendant Lamp, designed by Luis Pérez de la Oliva for GEI in the 1970s, is a bold and sophisticated rep...
Metal, Chrome
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H 12.21 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
Grin Luz Space Age Eyeball Table Lamp by Luis Pérez de la Oliva, 1970's
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Grin Luz Space Age Eyeball Table Lamp, designed by Luis Pérez de la Oliva in the 1970s, is a stunning example of Space Age design.
Metal, Chrome
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H 14.57 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Vintage "Grecia" Table lamp by Luis Pérez de la Oliva for Fase, Spain 1960s
By Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
he Vintage "Grecia" Table Lamp by Luis Pérez de la Oliva for Fase, originating from 1960s Spain, is a captivating fusion of classical elegance and modern functionality.
Metal, Chrome
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H 16.54 in W 16.93 in D 11.03 in
Mid-Century Model 520 Table Lamp in the style of Luis Perez de la Oliva, 1970s
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Mid-Century Model 520 Table Lamp, inspired by the style of Luis Pérez de la Oliva and produced during the 1970s, offers a unique glimpse into design adaptation under political in...
Metal, Chrome
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H 22.05 in W 27.96 in D 11.82 in
"Pendulum" Desk Lamp, by Luis Perez de la Oliva and Pedro Martin Garcia for Fase
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva, Fase
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Black Presidente "Pendulum" Desk Lamp, designed by Luis Pérez de la Oliva and Pedro Martín García for Fase in 1963, is an iconic example of mid-century Spanish design.
Metal, Chrome
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H 15.75 in W 21.66 in D 11.82 in
BOOMERANG 2000 Desk Lamp by Luis Perez de la Oliva for Fase Madrid, 1960's Spain
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Boomerang 2000 Desk Lamp, designed by Luis Perez de la Oliva for Fase Madrid in the 1960s, is a remarkable example of mid-century modern Spanish design.
Metal
Rare Floor Lamp by Luis Perez de la Oliva for Grin Luz, 1970's
Located in Lisboa, PT
Step into the enchanting world of 1970s Spanish design with this exceptional floor lamp, crafted by Luis Perez de La Oliva and produced by Grin Luz.
Metal, Chrome
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H 12.21 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Grin Luz Space Age Eyeball Table Lamps by Luis Pérez de la Oliva, 1970's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pair of eyeball table lamp, was designed by Luis Perez de La Oliva and produced by Grin Luz, in Spain, during the 1970's.
Metal, Chrome
Fase Boomerang 2000 lamp white and chrome, 1960s
By Fase, Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Benalmadena, ES
An iconic design created in 1968 by Luis Pérez de la Oliva for the prestigious brand Fase.
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 16.54 in W 21.66 in D 12.21 in
"Tiburón" Desk Lamp by Luis Peres de La Oliva for Grin Luz, 1960s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This unusual and rare model, "Tiburón" desk lamp, was designed by Luis Perez de la Oliva and manufactured by Grin Luz, in Spain during the 1960's.
Metal, Chrome
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H 16.54 in W 21.66 in D 12.21 in
"Tiburón" Desk Lamp by Luis Peres de La Oliva for Grin Luz, 1960's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This unusual and rare model, "Tiburón" desk lamp, was designed by Luis Perez de la Oliva and manufactured by Grin Luz, in Spain during the 1960's.
Chrome
Fase Boomerang Table Lamp, 1960s
By Fase
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Fantastic Boomerang 64 lamp produced by FASE and designed by Luis Pérez de la Oliva and Pedro Martín García in 1964, elegant model in black and gray, with an adjustable swivel shade ...
Metal
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H 17.72 in W 12.21 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Tharsis Table Lamps by Luis Pérez de la Oliva for Fase, Spain, 1973
By Fase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Tharsis table lamps designed in 1973 by Luis Pérez de la Oliva for Fase, Spain. Chromed plated and lacquered metal.
Metal, Chrome
Fase, Desk Lamp, "President", Luis Pérez de la Oliva
By Luis Pérez Bueno, Fase
Located in Den Haag, NL
The Queen of Fase lamps. "PRESIDENT", the most acclaimed of the prestigious brand. Of the most sought after, impeccable condition and original ochre colour, difficult to find, which...
Oak
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H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 12.21 in
Fase Consul 66 designed in 1966 by Luis Perez de la Oliva a versatility icon
By Fase, Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Key Features: Iconic Design by Luis Pérez de la Oliva: The Fase Consul 66 is the brainchild of Luis Pérez de la Oliva, whose vision brought forth this sleek, futuristic silhouette.
Chrome
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H 16.15 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
FASE President Lamp from the 70's Designed by Luis Pérez de la Oliva
By Fase, Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Designed by the acclaimed Luis Pérez de la Oliva, this lamp is celebrated for its timeless elegance and flawless functionality.
Chrome
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H 16.15 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
FASE President Lamp from the 80's Designed by Luis Pérez de la Oliva
By Fase, Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Designed by the acclaimed Luis Pérez de la Oliva, this lamp is celebrated for its timeless elegance and flawless functionality.
Chrome
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H 16.15 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
Vintage FASE President Lamp from the 1968 – Designed by Luis Pérez de la Oliva
By Fase, Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Designed by the acclaimed Luis Pérez de la Oliva, this lamp is celebrated for its timeless elegance and flawless functionality.
Chrome
Fase Boomerang 2000 table lamp by Luis Pérez de la Oliva 1967, Spain
By Fase, Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in BARCELONA, ES
FASE Boomerang 2000 Table Lamp by Luis Perez de la Oliva The FASE Boomerand 2000 table lamp, designed by Luis Perez de la Oliva in 1963, is a standout piece from the renowned Spanis...
Metal
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H 21.66 in W 28.35 in D 11.82 in
Fase Péndulo Table Lamp by Luis Pérez de la Oliva and Pedro Martín 70's
By Pedro Martin, Fase, Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Fase Péndulo Table Lamp, Designed by Luis Pérez de la Oliva and Pedro Martín for Fase España, 1970s This Fase Péndulo table lamp is a remarkable piece of Spanish mid-century modern ...
Metal
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H 21.66 in W 28.35 in D 11.82 in
Fase Péndulo Golden Table Lamp by Luis Pérez de la Oliva and Pedro Martín 70's
By Pedro Martin, Fase, Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Fase Péndulo Golden Table Lamp, Designed by Luis Pérez de la Oliva and Pedro Martín for Fase España, 1970s This Fase Péndulo golden table lamp is a remarkable piece of Spanish mid-c...
Metal
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H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 12.21 in
Fase 520 C with rotatable head designed by Luis Perez de la Oliva in the 1970
By Fase, Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in BARCELONA, ES
FASE 520C Table Lamp by Luis Perez de la Oliva: A 1976 Design Classic The FASE 520C table lamp, designed by Luis Perez de la Oliva in 1976, is a standout piece from the renowned Spa...
Metal
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H 15.75 in W 20.87 in D 11.82 in
Fase 520 C with rotatable head designed by Luis Perez de la Oliva in the 1970
By Fase, Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in BARCELONA, ES
FASE 520C Table Lamp by Luis Perez de la Oliva: A 1976 Design Classic The FASE 520C table lamp, designed by Luis Perez de la Oliva in 1976, is a standout piece from the renowned Spa...
Metal
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H 15.75 in W 20.87 in D 11.82 in
Fase 520 C with rotatable head designed by Luis Perez de la Oliva in the 1970
By Fase, Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in BARCELONA, ES
FASE 520C Table Lamp by Luis Perez de la Oliva: A 1976 Design Classic The FASE 520C table lamp, designed by Luis Perez de la Oliva in 1976, is a standout piece from the renowned Spa...
Metal
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H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 12.21 in
Fase 520 C with rotatable head designed by Luis Perez de la Oliva in the 1970
By Fase, Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in BARCELONA, ES
FASE 520C Table Lamp by Luis Perez de la Oliva: A 1976 Design Classic The FASE 520C table lamp, designed by Luis Perez de la Oliva in 1976, is a standout piece from the renowned Spa...
Metal
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H 18.12 in W 26.38 in D 11.03 in
Fase Falux designed by Luis Perez de la Oliva and Pedro Martin in the 70's
By Fase, Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Collectibility and Value: The collaborative efforts of designers like Pedro Martín and Luis Pérez de la Oliva have cemented Fase lamps as iconic pieces of mid-century modern design.
Metal, Chrome
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H 18.12 in W 26.38 in D 11.03 in
Fase Falux designed by Luis Perez de la Oliva and Pedro Martin in the 70's
By Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Collectibility and Value: The collaborative efforts of designers like Pedro Martín and Luis Pérez de la Oliva have cemented Fase lamps as iconic pieces of mid-century modern design.
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 18.12 in W 26.38 in D 11.03 in
Fase Falux designed by Luis Perez de la Oliva and Pedro Martin in the 70's
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva, Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Collectibility and Value: The collaborative efforts of designers like Pedro Martín and Luis Pérez de la Oliva have cemented Fase lamps as iconic pieces of mid-century modern design.
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 17.72 in Dm 15.36 in
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Grin Fase Chrome Mushroom Table Lamp Spain, 1960s
By Fase
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Lamp produced by Grin Luz España (subsidiary of Fase), design by Luis Perez De La Oliva, and it is a very rare model.
Crystal, Steel, Chrome
Artemide Lavinia lamp by Masayuki Kurokawa
By Artemide, Masayuki Kurokawa
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Rare sculptural lamp by the multiltalent: Masayuki Kurokawa - Designer, architect & philosphoher. A creation of japanese abstract design combined with italian craftsmanship - Artem...
Metal
$1,155 / item
H 17.1 in W 4.5 in D 7.2 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Aj Mini' Table Lamp in Electric Orange for Louis Poulsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Mini' Table Lamp in Electric Orange for Louis Poulsen. The AJ series was part of the lighting collection renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen created for the ori...
Steel, Zinc
Space Age Orange 1960s Japanese Desk Task Lamp by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in San Diego, CA
A 1960s orange and chrome desk or task lamp by Lightolier. Produced in Japan. The height is adjustable.
Metal
$186Sale Price|70% Off
H 15.75 in W 9.85 in D 5.52 in
Table Lamp in Chrome and Gray Metal, by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful and completely restored table light. This lamp was produced by Napako company, designed by their leading designer Josef Hurka in 1960s. This light was restored with new fin...
Metal, Stainless Steel
Alain Richard 'A21' Desk Lamp in Orange for Disderot
By Alain Richard, Disderot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alain Richard 'A21' desk lamp in orange for Disderot. Executed in orange painted metal, this newly produced numbered edition with included certificate of authenticity is made in Fra...
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
Alain Richard 'A22' Desk Lamp in Orange for Disderot
By Alain Richard, Disderot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alain Richard 'A22' desk lamp in orange for Disderot. Executed in orange painted metal, this newly produced numbered edition with included certificate of authenticity is made in Fra...
Metal, Chrome
Orange Table Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960s
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This table lamp, Napako model 0521, was designed by Josef Hurka and produced by Napako in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. The lamp has a steel body and an aluminium lampshade...
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Kovacs styled Domed Chrome Space age Mushroom Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Space Age styled table lamp with three sockets topped with a smoked darker toned plastic Lucite domed mushroom shade . The shaft and the 10" in diameter base are in a bright chrome...
Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Orange Table Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel painted fitted with one E27 bulb from the 1960-1970s. Good condition with some patina, scratches on the base (see last pictue) New electric.
Steel
$400
H 19.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
Mod Space Age Mushroom Lamp by Gdrald Thurston for Lightolier c. 1970's
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mod -Mid Century design mushroom lamp table lamp, designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier circa 1970's. The lamp features a graphic black and white color scheme, which acce...
Plastic
Lumen adjustable table lamp made in Italy 1950s
By Lumen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This elegant and sculptural table lamp was designed and manufactured by Lumen, Italy, in the 1950s, and is a fine representation of post-war Italian lighting design. With a perfect b...
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
Fase Boomerang 2000 Black and Grey Table Lamp, 1960s
By Fase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Desk lamp model "Boomerang 2000" designed and manufactured by Fase, Madrid, 1960s. Made in dark grey and black enameled steel. Original trade mark engraved at the base. It has swiv...
Metal, Enamel, Steel, Chrome
1970s Adjustable Orange Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - Re-polished - Fully functional.
Metal
Midcentury Table Lamp Drukov, Josef Hurka, 1960s
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia by Drukov in 1960s. Very good original condition. New wiring.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Etienne Fermigier, 1966
By Etienne Fermigier, Edition Monix
Located in PARIS, FR
Lampe de table en très bon état, typique de l’esthétique des années 1960-70 par Etienne Fermigier. Le travail de ce designer talentueux mais décédé à 41 ans se caractérise par un côt...
Aluminum, Chrome, Iron
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.
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