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H 7.49 in W 4.93 in D 4.93 in
Space Age 70s Red Lamp 'Sfera Notte' Gagiplast - MCM Italian Design Light
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
The ‘Sfera Notte’ (Night Sphere) lamp, designed by Gagiplast in the 1970s, is a striking example of Italian space age lighting. Its smooth, sculptural form is reminiscent of Siberin ...
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Royal Haeger Hickman Atomic Chrome Orange Red Vintage Art Deco Pottery MCM Lamp
By Royal Haeger
Located in Wilton, CT
Royal Haeger lamp in atomic chrome orange red glaze, circa 1960s. Measures: 23" high, 11" to top of pottery, 7" diameter. Three-way switch. Excellent condition. Shade ...
Pottery
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H 5.52 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Vintage 1970s Orange Ceramic Table Lamp - MCM Design Italian Lighting
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Elevate your interior with this exquisite 1970s orange ceramic lamp. Its sleek, refined design adds a sophisticated touch of vintage glamour to any room, whether displayed as a stand...
Ceramic
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H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Large Artemide 'Pallade' MCM Hanging Lamp by Studio Tetrarch Italian Design Icon
By Studio Tetrarch, Artemide
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
A true icon of Italian Space Age design, this bold red Artemide Pallade pendant lamp was designed by the visionary Studio Tetrarch (Adelaide Bonati, Silvio Bonatti, Enrico De Munari,...
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MCM Norwegian Architects Red Desk Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Mid-Century Modern period architects desk lamp in a red gloss finish. Two spring mounted metal arms allow for the lamp to be angled in any direction. Marked “Norway” on the bottom ...
Metal
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H 13.78 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Rare Original MCM Robert Sonneman Adjustable Tak Desk Lamp Model 7702, 1970s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Westmaas, NL
Rare orange tak desk lamp designed by Robert Sonneman for Robert Sonneman Associates Inc. and produced in Japan during the 1970s. Totally adjustable. Excellent condition! ...
Chrome
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.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
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.