Martinelli Luce Cobra 629 Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Reading lamp with direct light, made with two resin molded bodies, white or black color. For the 50th anniversary of its production, a new red version of the Cobra lamp is proposed w...
Resin
Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce Cobra Vertebra Desk Flex Lamp Model 659
By Elio Martinelli
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Flex lamp, Also known as Vertebra, Model 659 by by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce. Very rare table lamp, version with bracket, the flex lamp by Martinelli is a famous Italian de...
Metal
Cobra Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Current production cobra table lamp originally designed by Elio Martinelli in 1968 for Martinelli Luce.
Aluminum
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
Mid Century Italian Cobra Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Illuminate your space with the breathtaking beauty and iconic design of the Elio Martinelli Cobra Table Lamp. This exceptional piece, crafted by renowned Italian designer Elio Marti...
Resin
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce “Cobra” Table Lamp Model 629, Italy, 1968
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Original edition from 1968. White resin table light. The lower body rotates on the steel base and can rotate 360°. The inside reflector is made of aluminium. Marked at the bottom. ...
Resin
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Cobra Lamp Midcentury by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce
By Martinelli Luce
Located in Palermo, Italia
A cult object of design, the Cobra lamp was created by Elio Martinelli in 1968. Exposed in the largest museums in the world, it is a true icon. It is one of the first lamps produced ...
Resin
Italian Midcentury Cobra Lamp by Martinelli for Luce
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in Washington, DC
Perfect Italian design by Elio Martinelli, groovy, surprising, yet functional. Great table lamp. Gives good light. Very heavy metal base provides stability to top that swivels and tr...
Metal
'COBRA' Table Lamp by Martinelli Luce, Italy, 1968
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Model 629 'Cobra' designed by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce.
Metal
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H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Elio Martinelli Martinelli Luce Mod 629 Cobra Table Lamp Resin Aluminum, 1968
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in Catania, IT
Mod. 629 "Cobra" table lamp designed by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce in Italy, 1968.
Aluminum
Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce "Red Cobra" Table Lamp, Italy 1960s
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in Naples, IT
La lampada da tavolo iconica COBRA è stata progettata da Elio Martinelli nel 1968 ed è uno dei primi apparecchi di illuminazione realizzati con un sistema unico di stampaggio in resi...
Resin
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H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
1960s Elio Martinelli Italian Plastic Table Lamp "Cobra 629" for Martinelli Luce
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian adjustable table lamp model 629 designed by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce in 1968, original model, with manufacturer's signature engraved under the base, midcentury des...
Metal
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H 14.97 in Dm 17.72 in
Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce Early “Cobra” Model 629 Red Table Lamp, 19
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Rare early edition of the “Cobra” table lamp, model 629, designed by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, Italy, circa 1960s.
Aluminum
Elio Martinelli Cobra Lamp
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cobra desk lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce with black swiveling shade
Metal
Elio Martinelli Cobra Lamp
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in Dallas, TX
The Model 629 "Cobra" lamp by Elio Martinelli. Designed by Martinelli Luce in 1968.
Metal
Cobra Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce
By Elio Martinelli
Located in Dronten, NL
Cobra, model 629, table- desk lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce.
Resin
Black Cobra lamp by Elio Martinelli
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Brussels, BE
Conceived by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce in 1968, the "Cobra" lamp stands as an exemplar of luminaire innovation, utilizing a resin-molding system.
Aluminum
Rare Elio Martinelli Red Cobra Lamp, Italy, 1968
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Italian design by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce — groovy, surprising, yet functional.
Metal
Elio Martinelli White Cobra Table Lamp, Italy, 1968
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Naples, IT
Rare Italian design by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce — groovy, surprising, yet functional.
Aluminum
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H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Elio Martinelli 625 mushroom table lamp by Martinelli Luce, Italy, 1960s, 2 av.
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Timeline of Key Milestones 1921 – Elio Martinelli is born in Lucca, Italy. 1950 – Foundation of Martinelli Luce. 1965 – Serpente lamp introduced; Gae Aulenti designs the Pipistrel...
Aluminum, Enamel
Rare Red Cobra Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli, Italy
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare red Cobra table lamp designed by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce groovy, surprising, yet functional.
Metal
Rare Red Cobra Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli, Italy, 1968
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Italian design by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce never seen in red with colorful red structure.
Metal
"Cobra" Lamp by Elio Martinelli
By Elio Martinelli
Located in San Francisco, CA
A reading lamp by Elio Martinelli for Luce. The "Cobra" lamp is model #629 and made in Italy, circa 1968.
Brass
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H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Mod 629 "Cobra" Table Lamp by Elio & Luce Martinelli
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid Century Modern Mod 629 "Cobra" Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Resin
Elio Martinelli Luce Cobra Table Lamp Italy
By Elio Martinelli
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A vintage satin black Luce Cobra table lamp with domed top having a ribbed aluminum reflector in the lower shade this heavy resin molded piece was state of the art back in the day .
Resin
"Cobra" Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli
By Martinelli Luce
Located in Milan, IT
White version of "Cobra" desk lamp by Elio Martinelli fot Martinelli Luce. 360 degree swivel shade.
Metal
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H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
XL mushroom table lamp by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, 1960s
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Timeline of Key Milestones 1921 – Elio Martinelli is born in Lucca, Italy. 1950 – Foundation of Martinelli Luce. 1965 – Serpente lamp introduced; Gae Aulenti designs the Pipistrel...
Aluminum, Enamel
'Cobra' Desk Lamp by Elio Martinelli with Swiveling Top
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in Haarlem, NL
Sleek Italian design from the sixties. Very sturdy swiveling shade. Old fashioned quality.
Metal
desk light "Cobra" by Elio Martinelli
By Elio Martinelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
One of the great icons in lighting design: Martinelli Luce 's table lamp Cobra, ideal to use on your desk or as a bedside lamp.
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$5,069 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$20,136 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Jindřich Halabala, Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
Angelo Mangiarotti 'Lesbo' Glass Table Lamp for Artemide
By Artemide, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Angelo Mangiarotti 'Lesbo' glass table lamp for Artemide. Designed by Mangiarotti in 1967, the Lesbo table lamp is now an internationally celebrated design. Its iconic curves inspir...
Aluminum
$15,897 / item
H 27.56 in W 100.4 in D 37.8 in
Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. This sofa features the system with making the armrest and seat as the base portion. There is a metal tubular frame facilitated f...
Metal
From $3,625 / item
+ 3 moreH 33.86 in W 21.66 in D 33.86 in
Martinelli Luce Dimmable LED Pipistrello 620 Table Lamp by Gae Aulenti
By Martinelli Luce, Gae Aulenti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1965 by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce, the lamp is made with innovative techniques for the diffuser in methacrylate for the time in which it was designed. The shape of ...
Stainless Steel
$16,917 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
On Hold|$19,500 / set
H 28.75 in W 103.94 in D 37.41 in
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971, set of three. The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like ...
Velvet, Foam
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$6,500 / set
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of two. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed o...
Leather, Beech
Single LTA6 Table Lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single LTA6 Table Lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1966. Early model LTA6 with a very worked-in patina to the blackened steel. The la...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Italian White Acrylic Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Polish white Acrylic “Flogia” table lamp design in the 1969 by Italian designer Elio Martinelli. It takes one regular 60m max Edison lightbulb. On/off in line switch. In beauti...
Acrylic
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
