Sciopticon Desk/Table Lamp by Hans Ansems for Luxo, Italy
By Luxo, Hans Ansems
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Sciopticon desk/table lamp is a very exciting item. With the two antennas one can adjust the lights to each occasion. The on/off switches have a half- and full mode for brighter ...
Metal
1980s Twin Heads Telescopic Halogen 'Sciopticon' Table Lamp from Luxo , Italy
By Luxo, Hans Ansems
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Versatile, agile, practical halogen table lamp with 2 telescopic antenna that goes almost in all direction and height. Playfull, easy to ajust, each antenna pivot 180 degree on t...
Metal
Pair Sciopticon Lamps by Hans Ansems for Luxo
By Hans Ansems
Located in New York, NY
Black resin cylinder bases support two telescoping and articulating arms topped with miniature halogen reflector bulbs. Arms pivot at base and can be extended from 17 inches to a max...
Steel
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.