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Metropolis Table Lamp

Metropolis Contemporary Sculptural Brass Table Lamp by Jan Garncarek
Metropolis Contemporary Sculptural Brass Table Lamp by Jan Garncarek

Metropolis Contemporary Sculptural Brass Table Lamp by Jan Garncarek

By Jan Garncarek

Located in Geneve, CH

Metropolis Contemporary Sculptural Brass Table Lamp by Jan Garncarek Dimensions: 81 x 52 x 25 cm Material: Brass Handcrafted by Jan Garncarek.

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Metropolis Noir, Brass Limited Edition Table Lamp by Jan Garncarek
Metropolis Noir, Brass Limited Edition Table Lamp by Jan Garncarek

Metropolis Noir, Brass Limited Edition Table Lamp by Jan Garncarek

By Jan Garncarek

Located in Geneve, CH

Metropolis Noir, Brass Limited Edition Table Lamp by Jan Garncarek Dimensions: 81 x 52 x 25 cm Material: Brass Hand-sculpted by Jan Garncarek.

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2010s Polish Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Lampe Art deco Metropolis 1920, France
Lampe Art deco Metropolis 1920, France

Lampe Art deco Metropolis 1920, France

Located in MONTPELLIER, FR

Très belle lampe à poser des années 1920-1930, design "Metropolis" et de fabrication française. Un assemblage de tôles aux couleurs et reflets cuivrés. Le couvercle s'oriente pour j...

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Metropolis Table Lamp
Metropolis Table Lamp

Metropolis Table Lamp

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H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 9.85 in

Metropolis Table Lamp

By Jan Garncarek

Located in PARIS, FR

Lamp created as a result of fascination with the possibilities offered by the metallurgy. The lamp exposes what is most beautiful in brass. Here I see the beauty in two different...

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2010s European Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

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Nessen Studio Minimalist Chrome Table Lamps
Nessen Studio Minimalist Chrome Table Lamps

Nessen Studio Minimalist Chrome Table Lamps

By Nessen Studio

Located in New York, NY

Pair of minimalist chrome table lamps by Nessen Studio, founded by Walter Von Nessen.

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Vintage 1960s American Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

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Barovier & Toso Murano Coronado d'Oro / Avventurina  Table Lamp
Barovier & Toso Murano Coronado d'Oro / Avventurina  Table Lamp

Barovier & Toso Murano Coronado d'Oro / Avventurina Table Lamp

By Barovier&Toso

Located in New York, NY

A classic Barovier & Toso table lamp in the Coronado d'Oro or "Avventurina" technique which is clear glass with 23 kt gold flecks, creating a shimmery, metallic look.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

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Metropolis Brass Table Lamp by Jan Garncarek
Metropolis Brass Table Lamp by Jan Garncarek

Metropolis Brass Table Lamp by Jan Garncarek

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H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 9.85 in

Metropolis Brass Table Lamp by Jan Garncarek

By Jan Garncarek

Located in Geneve, CH

Metropolis brass table lamp by Jan Garncarek Dimensions: 81 x 52 x 25 cm Material: Brass Handcrafted by Jan Garncarek.

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2010s Polish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Metropolis Brass Table Lamp by Jan Garncarek
Metropolis Brass Table Lamp by Jan Garncarek

Metropolis Brass Table Lamp by Jan Garncarek

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H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 9.85 in

Metropolis Brass Table Lamp by Jan Garncarek

By Jan Garncarek

Located in Geneve, CH

Metropolis brass table lamp by Jan Garncarek Dimensions: 81 x 52 x 25 cm Material: Brass Handcrafted by Jan Garncarek.

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2010s German Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

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Metropolis Brass Table Lamp by Jan Garncarek
Metropolis Brass Table Lamp by Jan Garncarek

Metropolis Brass Table Lamp by Jan Garncarek

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H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 9.85 in

Metropolis Brass Table Lamp by Jan Garncarek

By Jan Garncarek

Located in Geneve, CH

Metropolis brass table lamp by Jan Garncarek Dimensions: 81 x 52 x 25 cm Material: Brass Handcrafted by Jan Garncarek.

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2010s German Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Metropolis Lamp a Rare Austrian Mood Lamp from a Private Estate
Art Deco Metropolis Lamp a Rare Austrian Mood Lamp from a Private Estate

Art Deco Metropolis Lamp a Rare Austrian Mood Lamp from a Private Estate

Located in London, GB

A rare and possibly unique Austrian 'Metropolis' mood lamp from the estate of Gitta Alpar and Gustav Frohlich. Please view images for provenance Measures: H 24cm, W 23cm, D 12cm A...

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20th Century British Art Deco Table Lamps

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Chrome

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Metropolis Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the metropolis table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each metropolis table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and iron. Find 3 options for an antique or vintage metropolis table lamp now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a metropolis table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right metropolis table lamp, those designed in mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Jan Garncarek, Antonio Cagianelli and Brecht Wright Gander each produced at least one beautiful metropolis table lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Metropolis Table Lamp?

Prices for a metropolis table lamp start at $195 and top out at $11,861 with the average selling for $6,251.

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.