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Dazor Modern Space Age Flying Saucer Desk Lamp
By Dazor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's Dazor Model 2008 Made in U.S.A. The Lamp shade is adjustable, rotate to the right and left and adjust up and down.
Metal
Mid-Century Flying Saucer Adjustable Red Desk Lamp, Italian
Located in London, GB
The sleek flat base, a hallmark of mid-century aesthetics, provides stability and a sense of balance to the lamp's unique form. Adding a touch of elegance to the design is the beauti...
Metal
Art Specialty Co Flexo Banker Desk Lamp Flying Saucer Shade Fluorescent Dazor
By Dazor
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A substantial "flying saucer" desk lamp by Art Specialty Co., Flexo from the 19450s. Unmarked, the bottom plate matches the plates on other, similar Flexo lamps. The lamp is in the o...
Metal
Mid Century Flying Saucer Sight Light Desk Lamp in White by MG Wheeler
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid century flying saucer sight light desk lamp in white by MG Wheeler.
Metal
1950s Mid-Century Modern Space Age Brown Metal & Brass Flying Saucer Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Flying Saucer Table Lamp, Atomic Age Desk Lamp with large, tiered Saucer Shade from the late 1950s. Great Accent Piece for any Space Age Interior. Original Chocol...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wheeler Sight Light Green Swing Arm Desk Lamp Flying Saucer
By Leroy C. Doane, M.G. Wheeler
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mid-century wheeler sight light desk lamp Leroy Doane. This is a wonderful Sight Light desk lamp designed by Leroy C. Doane. This lamp reaches out on a brass stem that swivels and ha...
Brass, Steel
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Mid Century Modern Saucer Desk Lamp ... Space Age UFO Atomic Era Table Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage black early 1970s flying saucer desk/table lamp influenced by the atomic age of the moon landing and UFO sightings.
Metal
MCM Accent Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A mid century desk lamp by Lightolier designed by Gerald Thurston. The flying saucer model features a brass body and an articulated arm that allows for added height and directional...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Italian Enameled Tole and Brass Desk Lamp 1960s Bauhaus
By Stilnovo, Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage 1950s Italian Enameled Tole and Brass Desk Lamp, Bauhaus Style. This exquisite vintage European petite desk lamp showcases a classic Bauhaus design, featuring a gooseneck arm...
Metal
Vintage Robert Sonneman for Kovacs Table Lamp, 1980s
By Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage table lamp features sculptural shape with stepped black base and top structures; the top structure ends with an undermounted glass disk, discreetly supported by two metal co...
Brass, Chrome
Midcentury Halo Desk Lamp
By Kaiser Idell
Located in London, GB
Midcentury halo flying saucer desk lamp with original paint finish in fantastic condition. Netherlands, circa 1960. Measures: H 35.5cm, W 38cm, D 31cm.
Metal
1950s Flying Saucer Desk Lamp by Dazor
By Dazor
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool atomic age desk lamp manufactured in the late 1950s by Dazor. Near mint condition with original fiberglass defuser still intact with no discoloration.
Sheet Metal
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H 17.5 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Art Specialty Co. Black & White "Flying Saucer" Desk Lamp, Circa 1960
By Art Specialty Co
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Art Specialty Co two tier black and white enamel desk lamp. Featuring a double tiered circular Shade, cantilevered arm, White enamel interior, on heavy round base. Standard socket. W...
Metal, Enamel
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H 5.71 in W 6.11 in D 6.11 in
UFO Space Age Lamps - Flying Saucer 1970s Table Lights Italy, Set of 2
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the space age with this authentic Italian 1970s UFO lamp, meticulously crafted to evoke the iconic shape of flying saucers.
Metal
Mid Century Modern Dazor Saucer Desk Lamp. Atomic Age Lighting
By Dazor
Located in Peoria, AZ
This Exquisite Dazor Mid Century Saucer Desk lamp is an iconic treasure from the glorious 1950s. The saucer design is iconic. Flying saucers were all the rage in the fifties and th...
Metal
Modernist Desk Lamp, Germany 1960s
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in London, GB
Modernist desk lamp with "flying saucer" shade, brass stem and textured black base, attributed to Cosack of Germany, 1960s. The piece is in good condition: Newly rewired with blac...
Brass, Metal
Desk Lamp by Fase, Spain, 1960s
By Fase
Located in London, GB
Stylish and architectural desk lamp by Fase of Madrid, Spain, 1960s. The lamp has a metal body finished in shades of cream and tan, with flying saucer style shade and original gla...
Metal
Italian 1950s Mid Century Table Lamp Desk Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Beautiful 1950s Italian red metal & brass table lamp with adjustable "flying saucer" lampshade and adjustable lamp arm. The lamp works with a standard E27 bulb on 110V as well as 220V.
Brass
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H 26 in W 16 in D 16 in
Italian Polished Cast Aluminum Mid Century Saucer Table Lamp 1950s Russel Wright
Located in Peoria, AZ
What would later be identified as the "flying saucer" shape is featured prominently in the aluminum design.
Aluminum
Tripod Table Lamp “Bijou” by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950s
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Oirlo, LI
The shape of this desk lamp is inspired by a UFO. Louis Kalff was an architect and designer and also designed the Evoluon (in the shape of a flying saucer) which has since become a n...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Flying Saucer Styled Desk or Table Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The lamp is done in the space age, flying saucer style with a brass finished metal shade, tubular post and circular base accented with a round ball finial which is replicated with a ...
Metal
Mid Century Modern Saucer Desk Lamp ... Space Age UFO Atomic Era Table Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage black early 1970s flying saucer desk/table lamp influenced by the atomic age of the moon landing and UFO sightings.
Metal
Italian Oxblood Red Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern red desk lamp. This fun Bauhaus style desk lamp has the classic flying saucer shade.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern 'Bijou' Desk/Table Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
The shape of this desk lamp is inspired by a UFO. Louis Kalff was an architect and designer and also designed the Evoluon (in the shape of a flying saucer) which has since become a n...
Metal, Brass
Helo Flying Saucer Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
Awesome Helo Flying Saucer Modernist Desk Lamp. This Desk lamp still has the original paint finish in really good condition, the polished brass fitting are also in really good condi...
Metal
1950s Art Speciality Co Flying Saucer Desk Lamp
By Art Specialty Co
Located in London, England
1950s mid century flying saucer double-shade desk lamp manufactured by Art Speciality Co, Chicago.
Metal, Brass
French Flying Saucer Gooseneck Desk Lamp in Brass and Black
Located in Portland, OR
Imported from France is this gooseneck desk lamp with flying saucer light shade in black paint. Measure: 23" is when the lamp is fully extended in height.
Metal
Desk Lamp
Located in Culver City, CA
Looking much like a flying saucer this table lamp with its adjustable shade could shed some light on your next project. It has style and will draw the eye and encourage comments in a...
Metal
Space Age desk lamp by Aluminor, France 1960s
By Aluminor
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
The lamp displays a distinctive flying saucer-shaped shade and is entirely made from brushed steel.
Steel
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H 12.8 in Dm 10.63 in
Louis Kalff Table Lamp Tripod 'Bijou' Mid Century Space age Netherlands 1950's
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Antwerpen, BE
It is a labeled model with the original cord, plug and switch. The shape of this desk lamp is inspired by a UFO. Louis Kalff was an architect and designer and also designed the Evolu...
Metal, Brass
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
$9,102 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
$2,527 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$6,885 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
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
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
By Astep, Flos, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep. Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who applies his grandfathe...
Aluminum
$5,525 / item
H 7.75 in W 14 in D 14 in
Series03 Large Flush Mount, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass, hand-stitched accordian folded goatskin parchment shade with diffuser. Shades are made from genuine goatskin parchment, hand-selected for each lamp for its na...
Brass
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Dazor Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dazor table lamp.
Metal
Rare Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare sconces by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. These sconces contain a flush brass wall mount that is connected to a circular horizontal holder that carrie...
Brass
LU 3 Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LU 3 Ceiling Fixture is an all perforated brass ceiling fixture inspired by classical mid century Italian design. This stunning fixture has 3 beautifully fabricated perforated brass ...
Brass
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.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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