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Adjustable Machinist Lamp for Walligraph
Adjustable Machinist Lamp for Walligraph

Adjustable Machinist Lamp for Walligraph

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A machinist lamp with a clamp base, featuring an adjustable arm and an enameled swiveling shade.

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20th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial Articulating Woodward Floor Lamp
Vintage Industrial Articulating Woodward Floor Lamp

Vintage Industrial Articulating Woodward Floor Lamp

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Machinist's Lamp Height from the floor to the top of the main upright: 60 1/2" high Length from the rotating bracket to the shade: 29 1/2" Base Dimensions: 19" x 19" Mate...

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Mid-20th Century American Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Green Metal Vintage Industrial Machinist Table Clamp Lamp
Green Metal Vintage Industrial Machinist Table Clamp Lamp

Green Metal Vintage Industrial Machinist Table Clamp Lamp

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Original machine factory lamp green metal white interior E27 / E26, including 2 meters / 80” wire and plug Also available with US/UK plug Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per indi...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Vintage French Industrial Green Machinist Table Lamps by Lumina
Vintage French Industrial Green Machinist Table Lamps by Lumina

Vintage French Industrial Green Machinist Table Lamps by Lumina

By Lumina

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Industrial table / work light ‘Pfaff’ with bakelite shade by Lumina, France Including plug and switch in base Available with UK / US plug Bulb holder : B15 Priced per individual ...

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

French Vintage Industrial Metal Machinist Table Light by Adher Lampes
French Vintage Industrial Metal Machinist Table Light by Adher Lampes

French Vintage Industrial Metal Machinist Table Light by Adher Lampes

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Blue French gooseneck desk light by Adher Lampes Flexible arm with metal shade. Iron clamp. Black wire and plug. B22 bulb holder Available with UK / US plug Weight: 2.20 kg / 4.9 ...

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Tall Studio Machinist Brushed Steel "Rocket" Table Lamp, 1950's
Tall Studio Machinist Brushed Steel "Rocket" Table Lamp, 1950's

Tall Studio Machinist Brushed Steel "Rocket" Table Lamp, 1950's

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Substantial Studio Machined Aeronautic Brushed Steel Table Lamp. Featuring a handcrafted tripod rocket form a top a footed Tripod base. Original adjustable harp; shifts up and down 3...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Machine Age Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

French Vintage Industrial Green Metal Machinist Table Light by Adher Lampes
French Vintage Industrial Green Metal Machinist Table Light by Adher Lampes

French Vintage Industrial Green Metal Machinist Table Light by Adher Lampes

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Green French goose neck desk light. Flexible arm with metal shade. Diameter base 14 cm Cast iron base. black wire and plug. Available with US/UK plug B22 bulb holder Weight: 2.2...

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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

French Vintage Industrial Metal Goose neck Machinist Table Light
French Vintage Industrial Metal Goose neck Machinist Table Light

French Vintage Industrial Metal Goose neck Machinist Table Light

Located in Amsterdam, NL

All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent light bulbs, energy-efficient and LED bulbs.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

French Vintage Industrial Metal Machinist Table Light by Ki-É-Klair
French Vintage Industrial Metal Machinist Table Light by Ki-É-Klair

French Vintage Industrial Metal Machinist Table Light by Ki-É-Klair

By Ki-E-Klair

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Iron and Aluminium gooseneck machinist work light by Ki-É-Klair, France. ca 1950. adjustable in height and angle. including plug and switch.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Pair of Vintage Industrial Mid-Century French Jielde Wall Lamp Sconce. c.1950
Pair of Vintage Industrial Mid-Century French Jielde Wall Lamp Sconce. c.1950

Pair of Vintage Industrial Mid-Century French Jielde Wall Lamp Sconce. c.1950

By Jielde

Located in London, GB

Iconic pair of French industrial machinist’s lamps by Jean‑Louis Domecq (Jieldé), c.1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Swedish Army Green Metal Spring Vintage Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light
Swedish Army Green Metal Spring Vintage Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light

Swedish Army Green Metal Spring Vintage Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Green metal industrial 2 arm work light made for the Swedish Army adjustable in height and angle including plug and switch in shade Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual i...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Grey Blue 2-Arm Metal Vintage Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light by Rademacher
Grey Blue 2-Arm Metal Vintage Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light by Rademacher

Grey Blue 2-Arm Metal Vintage Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light by Rademacher

By Ernst Rademacher

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Grey blue industrial 2-arm work light by Rademacher Adjustable in height and angle Including plug and switch Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps ha...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Grey Blue 2-Arm Metal Vintage Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light by Rademacher
Grey Blue 2-Arm Metal Vintage Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light by Rademacher

Grey Blue 2-Arm Metal Vintage Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light by Rademacher

By Ernst Rademacher

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Grey blue industrial 2-arm work light by Rademacher adjustable in height and angle including plug and switch Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps ha...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

French Grey Blue Vintage Industrial Table Clamp Lamp
French Grey Blue Vintage Industrial Table Clamp Lamp

French Grey Blue Vintage Industrial Table Clamp Lamp

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French Grey Blue Metal Vintage industrial 2-arm machinist work table lamp Cast iron clamp. Metal joints.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

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Industrial Midcentury Machinist Lamp
Industrial Midcentury Machinist Lamp

Industrial Midcentury Machinist Lamp

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H 29.53 in W 7.88 in D 6.3 in

Industrial Midcentury Machinist Lamp

Located in Heathfield, East Sussex

A wonderful rare industrial adjustable machinist's lamp made by the Igranic Electrical Company, London.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron

Vintage Industrial Rustic Machinists Wood & Metal Side Table or Lamp Stand
Vintage Industrial Rustic Machinists Wood & Metal Side Table or Lamp Stand

Vintage Industrial Rustic Machinists Wood & Metal Side Table or Lamp Stand

Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB

Vintage Industrial Side Table This striking side table features a reclaimed wooden top that has been waxed and polished for a high-end finish. The top is set on an original mid cent...

Category

Early 20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Industrial Rustic Machinists Wood & Metal Side Table or Lamp Stand
Vintage Industrial Rustic Machinists Wood & Metal Side Table or Lamp Stand

Vintage Industrial Rustic Machinists Wood & Metal Side Table or Lamp Stand

Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB

Vintage Industrial Side Table This striking side table features a reclaimed wooden top that has been waxed and polished for a high-end finish. The top is set on an original mid cent...

Category

Early 20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Industrial Rustic Machinists Wood & Metal Side Table or Lamp Stand
Vintage Industrial Rustic Machinists Wood & Metal Side Table or Lamp Stand

Vintage Industrial Rustic Machinists Wood & Metal Side Table or Lamp Stand

Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB

Vintage Industrial Side Table This striking side table features a reclaimed wooden top that has been waxed and polished for a high-end finish. The top is set on an original 1930s wo...

Category

Early 20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Industrial Rustic Machinists Wood & Metal Side Table or Lamp Stand
Vintage Industrial Rustic Machinists Wood & Metal Side Table or Lamp Stand

Vintage Industrial Rustic Machinists Wood & Metal Side Table or Lamp Stand

Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB

Vintage Industrial Side Table This striking side table features a reclaimed wooden top that has been waxed and polished for a high-end finish. The top is set on an original 1930s wo...

Category

Early 20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Wood

1950’s English Machinists Lamp – Gooseneck
1950’s English Machinists Lamp – Gooseneck

1950’s English Machinists Lamp – Gooseneck

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H 34.65 in W 7.88 in D 11.03 in

1950’s English Machinists Lamp – Gooseneck

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s English Machinists Lamp – Gooseneck. The lamp was produced in England in the fifties and used as a machinists task lamp.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Industrial Machinists Lamp
Industrial Machinists Lamp

Industrial Machinists Lamp

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H 22.5 in Dm 8.75 in

Industrial Machinists Lamp

Located in Culver City, CA

F.E.W. Handy-lamp by Autax Langham Essex. Single arm mounted to a cast iron base with articulating shade.  

Category

Mid-20th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Brass Daisy Joint Machinist Lamp by John Dugdill & Co
Antique Brass Daisy Joint Machinist Lamp by John Dugdill & Co

Antique Brass Daisy Joint Machinist Lamp by John Dugdill & Co

By Dugdills

Located in Nottingham, GB

An extremely rare large brass machinist lamp made in England Circa 1910 by John Dugdill & Co Ltd.

Category

Vintage 1910s British Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Huge Brass Articulating Daisy Joint Machinist Lamp by John Dugdill & Co
Rare Huge Brass Articulating Daisy Joint Machinist Lamp by John Dugdill & Co

Rare Huge Brass Articulating Daisy Joint Machinist Lamp by John Dugdill & Co

By Dugdills

Located in Nottingham, GB

A rare and extremely large brass articulating wall mounted machinist lamp Made in England Circa 1910 by John Dugdill & Co Ltd.

Category

Vintage 1910s British Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gray French Vintage Industrial Machinist Lamp by Lumina
Gray French Vintage Industrial Machinist Lamp by Lumina

Gray French Vintage Industrial Machinist Lamp by Lumina

By Lumina

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Industrial work light with Bakelite shade by Lumina, France Including plug and switch in shade Weight: 1.10 kg / 2.4 lb E14 screw bulb size Priced per individual item. All ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Gray Vintage French Industrial Machinist Lamp by Brevete Lumina
Gray Vintage French Industrial Machinist Lamp by Brevete Lumina

Gray Vintage French Industrial Machinist Lamp by Brevete Lumina

By Lumina, Brevete

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Industrial work light with Bakelite shade by Lumina, France Including plug and switch in base Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.7 lb E14 screw bulb size Priced per individual item. All l...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Large Wall-Mounted Industrial 'Machinist' Lamp
Large Wall-Mounted Industrial 'Machinist' Lamp

Large Wall-Mounted Industrial 'Machinist' Lamp

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H 75.6 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in

Large Wall-Mounted Industrial 'Machinist' Lamp

By Dugdills

Located in London, GB

Large adjustable wall-mounted angle poise with distressed green paint by The Dugdill Company, circa 1930.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Antique Industrial Early Copper Dugdills Machinist's Wall Lamp, c.1920
Antique Industrial Early Copper Dugdills Machinist's Wall Lamp, c.1920

Antique Industrial Early Copper Dugdills Machinist's Wall Lamp, c.1920

By Dugdills

Located in London, GB

Very rare example of the iconic factory machinist’s lamp, made in England by Dugdills, c.1920.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Industrial Early Copper Dugdills Machinist's Wall Lamp, c.1920
Antique Industrial Early Copper Dugdills Machinist's Wall Lamp, c.1920

Antique Industrial Early Copper Dugdills Machinist's Wall Lamp, c.1920

By Dugdills

Located in London, GB

Very rare example of the iconic factory machinist’s lamp, made in England by Dugdills, c.1910.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century British Twin Spotlight Lamp by Mel Elek, c.1940
Mid-20th Century British Twin Spotlight Lamp by Mel Elek, c.1940

Mid-20th Century British Twin Spotlight Lamp by Mel Elek, c.1940

By Mek Elek

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Mid-20th century twin munitions machinists lamp by London based designer Mek Elek, circa 1940's.

Category

20th Century British Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Industrial Early Brass Dugdills Machinist's Wall Lamp, c.1920
Antique Industrial Early Brass Dugdills Machinist's Wall Lamp, c.1920

Antique Industrial Early Brass Dugdills Machinist's Wall Lamp, c.1920

By Dugdills

Located in London, GB

Fantastic example of an earlier factory machinist's lamp made in England by Dugdills. c.1920 Fully constructed from brass and retaining the original green painted finish, featuring ...

Category

Vintage 1920s English Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Industrial Steel Cogge Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1910
Antique Industrial Steel Cogge Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1910

Antique Industrial Steel Cogge Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1910

By Dugdills

Located in London, GB

Very rare example of an early factory machinist's lamp made in England by Dugdills. c.1910 Manufactured from steel with a very nice patinated finish throughout, featuring the earl...

Category

Vintage 1910s English Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Antique Industrial Steel Cogge Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1910
Antique Industrial Steel Cogge Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1910

Antique Industrial Steel Cogge Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1910

By Dugdills

Located in London, GB

Very rare example of an early factory machinist's lamp made in England by Dugdills. c.1910 Manufactured from steel with a very nice patinated finish throughout, featuring the earlie...

Category

Vintage 1910s English Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Large Vintage Industrial Steel Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1930
Large Vintage Industrial Steel Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1930

Large Vintage Industrial Steel Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1930

By Dugdills

Located in London, GB

A beautiful example of factory machinists lamp made in England by Dugdills. c.1930 In completely original condition with factory applied paint with nice overall industrial patina.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Large Antique Industrial Cogged Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp c1910
Large Antique Industrial Cogged Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp c1910

Large Antique Industrial Cogged Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp c1910

By Dugdills

Located in London, GB

Very rare example of an early factory machinist's lamp made in England by Dugdills. c.1910 Manufactured from steel with a wonderful patinated finish throughout, featuring the earlie...

Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Brass

Large Antique Industrial Cogged Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp c1910
Large Antique Industrial Cogged Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp c1910

Large Antique Industrial Cogged Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp c1910

By Dugdills

Located in London, GB

An original example of an early factory machinist's lamp made in England by Dugdills. c.1910 Manufactured from steel, dry scraped back to reveal the original patinated green paint...

Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Large Vintage Industrial Steel Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1930
Large Vintage Industrial Steel Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1930

Large Vintage Industrial Steel Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1930

By Dugdills

Located in London, GB

An incredible and extra-large factory machinists lamp made in England by Dugdills. c.1930 This versatile and articulating lamp could be used in a floor, wall, desk or ceiling moun...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Antique Industrial Steel Cogged Dugdills Machinist Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1910
Antique Industrial Steel Cogged Dugdills Machinist Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1910

Antique Industrial Steel Cogged Dugdills Machinist Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1910

By Dugdills

Located in London, GB

An original example of an early factory machinist's lamp made in England by Dugdills. c.1910 Manufactured from steel with remnants of painted layers which have patinated during its ...

Category

Vintage 1910s English Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Antique Industrial Steel Cogged Dugdills Machinist Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1910
Antique Industrial Steel Cogged Dugdills Machinist Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1910

Antique Industrial Steel Cogged Dugdills Machinist Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1910

By Dugdills

Located in London, GB

Very rare example of an early factory machinist's lamp made in England by Dugdills. c.1910 Manufactured from steel with a very nice patinated finish throughout, featuring the earl...

Category

Vintage 1910s English Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Extra Large Vintage Industrial Steel Dugdills Machinist's Ceiling Lamp, C.1920
Extra Large Vintage Industrial Steel Dugdills Machinist's Ceiling Lamp, C.1920

Extra Large Vintage Industrial Steel Dugdills Machinist's Ceiling Lamp, C.1920

By Dugdills

Located in London, GB

An incredible and rare extra-large factory machinists lamp made in England by Dugdills, circa 1930 Referred to as a 'ceiling pendant' in an original catalogue from the 1930s, idea...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Vintage Industrial Antique Dugdills Floor Standing Adjustable Brass Lamp, C.1920
Vintage Industrial Antique Dugdills Floor Standing Adjustable Brass Lamp, C.1920

Vintage Industrial Antique Dugdills Floor Standing Adjustable Brass Lamp, C.1920

By Dugdills

Located in London, GB

An incredible and large brass machinist's lamp made in England by Dugdills. c.1920 Likely designed to be portable and stand next to a desk and focus light in a specific area for the...

Category

Vintage 1920s English Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Machinist Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the machinist lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A machinist lamp — often made from metal, iron and enamel — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a machinist lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A machinist lamp made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one machinist lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Dugdills, EDL Lighting Co. and Peter Behrens produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Machinist Lamp?

The average selling price for a machinist lamp at 1stDibs is $881, while they’re typically $213 on the low end and $3,800 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

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.