1990s Postmodern Crinkle Lamp by Lyn Godley and Lloyd Schwan for Godley-Schwan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An original-production Crinkle Lamp by Lyn Godley and Lloyd Schwan, made by Godley-Schwan in 1996.
Metal
Table Lamp 'Crinkle' by Lyn Godley and Lloyd Schwan, MOMA , USA, 1990s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Table Lamp 'Crinkle' by Lyn Godley and Lloyd Schwan, MOMA , USA, 1990s Crinkle lamp by Lyn Godley and Lloyd Schwan 1996 MOMA.
Steel
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H 13.25 in W 4 in D 8.75 in
Postmodern Candelabra by Lyn Godley and Lloyd Schwan for Godley-Schwan
By Lyn Godley and Lloyd Schwan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning postmodern candlestick holder designed by Lyn Godley and Lloyd Schwan for their furniture, tabletop, and jewelry design company Godley-Schwan (1984-1998).
Metal
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H 7.25 in W 7.25 in D 13 in
1970s Constructivist Table Lamp in Folded Aluminum by Godley-Schwan MoMA NY
By Lyn Godley and Lloyd Schwan
Located in Oakland, CA
Godley-Schwan began in 1984 when Lyn Godley and her husband, Lloyd Schwan (1955-2001), began selling a small collection of costume jewelry.
Aluminum
Lyn Godley & Lloyd Schwan, Hand Formed Clear PVC Crinkle Lamp, MOMA Collection
Located in St. Louis, MO
Bio/History The last piece designed collaboratively by Lyn Godley and Lloyd Schwan under the company Godley-Schwan.
Steel
Lampampe table paper lamp by Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in New York, NY
The Lampampe table lamp by Ingo Maurer is part of his collection of Japanese paper lamps, designed to create atmosphere and emotion through light. Each lamp is handmade in the brand’...
Paper
Ingo Maurer Lampampe, Germany 1980s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in London, GB
Ingo Maurer’s company Design M is based in Munich and has been designing intriguing lighting for over 40 years. Ingo Maurer’s output is distinctive in form and concept. His desire to...
Metal
"Estela" Lamp BRAZIL - 1997
By Fernando and Humberto Campana
Located in Forest, BE
Designed by the Brazilian due Humerto and Fernando Campana for Oluce in 1997, and integrating the permanent collection of Vitra, the “Estela” lamp uses a simple solution consisting o...
Metal
Marzio Cecchi, Table Lamp Plastic Coated Fabric
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marzio Cecchi ( 1940/1990) table lamp plastic coated fabric. Marzio Cecchi Born near Florence on March 1st 1940, Marzio comes from a Design environment, his mother being Giulia Car...
Plastic
$4,356
H 35 in W 8 in D 6 in
1990s Lampada Scultura Ecate Toni Cordero Artemide Design, Limited Edition
By Toni Cordero
Located in Biella, IT
Tony cordero design years '90 Italy production Artemide Milan, lamp Ecate series to-mi Limit edition for this lamp. the lamp have two (2) brass chainmails shade for the best image...
Brass, Bronze, Chrome
George Nelson for Koch and Lowy Half Nelson Lamp Circa 1980
By George Nelson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful Half Nelson lamp manufactured by Koch and Lowy circa 1980. This lamp was originally designed in 1949/50 by George Nelson. The lamp is in working condition and is in good ...
Metal
Circo table lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s
By Artemide, Mario Bellini
Located in bruxelles, BE
White metal and fabric lamp with ceramic base. Circo model designed by Mario Bellini for Artemide. Wear due to the age of the lamp. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
Metal
Chub Mush Lamp by Kilzi
Located in Geneve, CH
Chub Mush lamp by Kilzi Dimensions: Top shade: D 55 x W 26 x H 22 cm, Lower shade: D 23 x W 23 x H 22 cm. (Total Height 40cm). Materials: Fiberglass, Stainless Steel, Organic Res...
Stainless Steel
Kaori Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1970s
By Sirrah, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in bruxelles, BE
Lamp In white fabric. Can be used as a table lamp or wall lamp with the hook on the back. Stamped Sirrah. Wear due to time and age of the lamp For shipping, request us for receive th...
Fabric
Large ceramic table lamp by Roche Bobois, France, 1980s
By Charolles, Roche Bobois
Located in Lyon, FR
Large mauve ceramic lamp, made in the 1980s–1990s by the famous Faïencerie de Charolles , and distributed by Roche Bobois, France. Comes with its white pleated lampshade. A poetic pi...
Ceramic
Gherpe Table Lamp by Superstudio Poltronova, Italy c 1968
By Superstudio
Located in Chicago, IL
Superstudio table lamp Gherpe model, Poltronova Animal-like and changeable in shape, thanks to its "scales" that revolve around a central pivot, laser-cut and heat-formed methacrylat...
Acrylic
Postmodern Italian Lulu Table Lamp from Veneta Lumi, 1980s
By Veneta Lumi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small table lights from Veneta Lumi. The Lulu combines the classic luminaire shape with contemporary materiality. It is made of colored plastic. This piece has an attribution mark, ...
Plastic
"Celestia" Ceiling lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1980s
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
Ceiling light in white linen fabric and aluminum. Model Celestia. Stamped Flos. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Aluminum
Fragment 04 Table Lamp by Sing Chan
Located in Geneve, CH
Fragment 04 table lamp by Sing Chan Dimensions: W 29,4 x D 29,4 x H 28,8 cm Materials: Stainless steel, glass. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the ...
Stainless Steel
Postmodern Lulu Table Lamp from Veneta Lumi, 1980s
By Veneta Lumi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small table lights from Veneta Lumi. The Lulu combines the classic luminaire shape with contemporary materiality. It is made of colored plastic. This piece has an attribution mark, ...
Plastic
Lost Lamp 8 by Studio Birtane
Located in Geneve, CH
Lost Lamp 8 by Studio Birtane PHILIA Exclusive. Dimensions: W 20 x D 20 x H 23 cm Materials: Cast Aluminium Cast Bronze version and Polished or Patinated finishes are also available...
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.