High Style Midcentury Desk Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
High style midcentury desk lamp with an enameled frostine white steel body and brass accents. The
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
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Mid-Century Desk Lamp by Jan Vlug, Belgium
By Jan Vlug
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Desk Lamp by Jan Vlug, Belgium
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Desk Lamp Teak and Brass, Denmark 1960
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Desk Lamp Teak and Brass, Denmark 1960. small crack at the base of the glass is
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Adjustable White Mid Century Desk Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very flexible mid century desk lamp in white colour. The lamp can be adjusted at the base as well
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Desk Lamp 'Romeo' by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950
By Philips, Louis Christiaan Kalff
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Desk Lamp 'Romeo' by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950 signed.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Desk Lamp, Painted and Glazed Stoneware by Inger Persson, 1960s
$864
H 17.33 in Dm 9.06 in
Mid-Century Desk Lamp, Painted and Glazed Stoneware by Inger Persson, 1960s
By Inger Persson
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Desk Lamp, Painted and Glazed Stoneware by Inger Persson, Sweden, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Mid Century Desk Lamp By Art Speciality Chicago Circa 1950s
By Art Specialty Co
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mid Century Desk Lamp By Art Speciality Chicago Circa 1950s - Original black colour paint - Cast
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Desk Lamp
Located in Benalmadena, ES
We present an authentic piece of design, a desk lamp that exudes elegance and timeless charm
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid century desk lamp by Klaus Hempel for Kaiser Leuchten Model 6878 , 1960s
$1,440
H 12.6 in W 11.03 in D 8.67 in
Mid century desk lamp by Klaus Hempel for Kaiser Leuchten Model 6878 , 1960s
By Klaus Hempel, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century desk lamp by Klaus Hempel for Kaiser Leuchten Model 6878 , 1960s Minimalistic desk
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Red Mid Century Desk Lamp Swing Arm Table Lamp- Chrome Space Age Light, 1970s
$210
H 14.57 in W 8.27 in
Red Mid Century Desk Lamp Swing Arm Table Lamp- Chrome Space Age Light, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Red mid century desk lamp with adjustable swing arm. The arm can be fixated in any way desirable
Category
20th Century Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Desk Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Mid-Century Modern desk lamp features a red base and shade and a chromed arm. Both the arm
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Desk Lamp Table Reading
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Very nice desk lamp that is useful for reading. It is also mobile to direct the light where you
Category
Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Pair of MidCentury desk lamps
By Lightolier
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940, We offer this pair of MidCentury lamps. made in iron, brass details. Working.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid Century Desk Lamp Stilnovo Style Orientable
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
This desk lamp helps save desk space. The ideal table lamp for the living room, bedroom, study
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Gilbert Rohde Style Midcentury Desk Lamp
Located in Highland, IN
This elegant little desk lamp has an early midcentury or streamline moderne aesthetic in the manner
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Minimalist Mid Century Desk Lamp - Megal AG (Switzerland)
By Megal AG
Located in Bern, CH
Late 1950’s, early 1960’s Minimalist Desk / Table Lamp with tilting and turning rotary shade by
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Desk Lamp in the Style Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
An elegant Mid-Century Modern table lamp displaying the timelessness and modern engineering craft
Category
Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Midcentury Desk Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By AB Markaryd
Located in Karlstad, SE
Desk lamp model G 54 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. The lamp has a rotatable teak base with metal foot and
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Oscar Torlasco Midcentury Desk Lamp, circa 1950s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
inclination. Disc lamp shade features beautiful cut-out with frosted glass.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Brass
Spring-balanced mid-century desk lamp by Ledu, Sweden
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Spring-balanced articulated desk lamp by Ledu, Sweden, mid-century. Classic Scandinavian table lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
ASEA-Attributed Scandinavian Midcentury Desk Lamp in Brass
By ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare desk lamp attributed to ASEA, Sweden, model 41065-1. This large lamp is made from solid brass
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Mid Century Desk Lamp by Helo Leuchten Germany, 1950s
By Helo Leuchten
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large Helo table lamp with a very large shade and brass sections – a timeless classic from the
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Elegant Mid Century Desk Lamp With Beautifully Patterned Shade, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Elegant mid century table lamp with nicely decorated shade. The flower shade diffuses the light in
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Linen
French Midcentury Desk Lamp With Three Shades, Black Painted Metal
Located in London, GB
This fantastic 1960s desk lamp has three large shades and each light is controlled with an
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Midcentury Desk Lamp by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare desk lamp Model 712 by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, circa 1950. Beautiful lamp with a
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Kaiser Midcentury Desk Lamp Table Lamp Metal Brass Teak Wood, 1960s
$708
H 11.82 in W 6.7 in D 11.82 in
Kaiser Midcentury Desk Lamp Table Lamp Metal Brass Teak Wood, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Mannheim, DE
Rare desk lamp manufactured by Kaiser-Leuchten in the 1960s. Black and off-white lacqered metal
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Desk Lamp Model 1618 by Josef Hurka for Napako Czechoslovakia 1950s
$456
H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 7.88 in
Mid Century Desk Lamp Model 1618 by Josef Hurka for Napako Czechoslovakia 1950s
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Lucenec, SK
Vintage table lamp designed by Josef Hurka is in an original condition with only minor signs of use
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Desk Lamp Model 1621 by Josef Hurka for Napako Czechoslovakia, 1950s
$399Sale Price|30% Off
H 11.03 in W 6.7 in D 11.82 in
Mid Century Desk Lamp Model 1621 by Josef Hurka for Napako Czechoslovakia, 1950s
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Lucenec, SK
Vintage table lamp designed by Josef Hurka for Napako Czechoslovakia in an original condition with
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Italian Mid-Century Glass Cone Desk Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century desk lamp with a black pivoting steel ball and glass cone base with a black
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Mid century desk lamp with leather base in the style of J. Adnet, France 1960
$1,056Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.08 in Dm 13.59 in
Mid century desk lamp with leather base in the style of J. Adnet, France 1960
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Herentals, BE
Desk lamp with red leather base and brass ribbed column and a very fine, original lampshade. 1 E 27
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Anglepoise Chrome Desk Lamp By Prescolite
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid Century Desk lamp By Prescolite plated in chrome with a two-ball joint Anglepoise brass neck
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Brass Desk lamp, Philips, The Netherlands, 1940s
By Philips
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool midcentury desk lamp from Philips, made from brass in a wide design. Adjustable lamp shade
Category
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large French 1940s Copper Table or Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Large French late Art Deco / Mid-Century desk lamp or table lamp with a solid copper shade and stem
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Helo Leuchten desk or table lamp - Made in the 50s, 60s in Germany
$1,302
H 17.33 in W 19.69 in D 15.36 in
Helo Leuchten desk or table lamp - Made in the 50s, 60s in Germany
By Helo Leuchten
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid-century desk lamp - Mushroom lampshade Measures : 50cmx39cm H:44cm Material : Chrome Wear
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
MCM Accent Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A mid century desk lamp by Lightolier designed by Gerald Thurston. The flying saucer model
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Belgian swan-neck desk lamp for Massive Lighting
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Mid-century desk lamp designed in brown and black lacquered metal by massive lighting. Easy
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Mint Green Czech Desk Lamp with Chrome and Adjustable Shade
$540
H 15.75 in W 11.42 in D 12.21 in
Mid-Century Mint Green Czech Desk Lamp with Chrome and Adjustable Shade
Located in Praha, CZ
This 1970s Czechoslovak mid-century desk lamp features a mint green metal dome shade supported by
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Italian Designer Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp, 1950s, Italy
$912
H 16.93 in W 11.82 in D 16.93 in
Italian Designer Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp, 1950s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Iconic midcentury desk lamp with beautiful brass details. Minimalistic design from the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Chic Octagonal Walnut Desk Lamp with Custom Shade and Diffuser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mid-century desk lamp is the geometry lover's special. The octagonal walnut base and custom
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer Mid-Century Modern UFO Table Lamp, 1950s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Iconic midcentury desk lamp in pistachio wrinkle paint with brass details. Minimalistic design from
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
1970s Desk Lamp Brown & Brass Abstract Mesh Layers, by Fase, Spain.
By Fase
Located in Andernach, DE
Mid-Century desk lamp – made in Spain, attributed to Fase. A genuine funky 1970s lamp, in original
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Red Desk Lamp, Germany
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage Red desk lamp. MidCentury Desk lamp will add retro accent to your interior. Made in
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Selection of Petite French and Italian Desk Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Petite French & Italian midcentury desk lamps, circa 1930s-1950s. From left to right
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Midcentury Marble Based Brass Designer Table Lamp, 1950s, Italy
$2,521
H 28.75 in W 34.65 in D 7.49 in
Italian Midcentury Marble Based Brass Designer Table Lamp, 1950s, Italy
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Iconic midcentury desk lamp made of brass with red shade and Carrara marble base. Minimalistic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Ferdinand Solère Rare Desk Lamp with Rotating Arm, France 1950s
$974Sale Price|35% Off
H 13.39 in W 7.88 in D 27.56 in
Ferdinand Solère Rare Desk Lamp with Rotating Arm, France 1950s
By Ferdinand Solere
Located in Bochum, NRW
A mid-century desk lamp designed by Ferdinand Solere for SolR Paris, France, in the 1950s, it is
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century German Minimalist Table Lamp from Cosack, 1960s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist Mid Century desk lamp from Cosack. A very linear and delicate design. The cuboid body
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century German Table Lamp from Cosack
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant Mid Century Desk Lamp by Cosack lights in a plain gray. This lamp is one with its height
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century German Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare mid century desk lamp. Probably from Kaiser from the 50s/60s. The lamp convinces with
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century German Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare mid century desk lamp. Probably from Kaiser from the 50s/60s. The lamp convinces with
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
'Hala' Table Lamp, Netherlands 1950s
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic mid-century desk lamp made by Hala in the Netherlands in the 1950s. A lovely
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century German Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare mid century desk lamp. Probably from Kaiser from the 50s/60s. The lamp convinces with
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Zerowatt PTC Brass Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1950
By Zerowatt
Located in San Francisco, US
This striking mid-century desk lamp exemplifies the refined European design sensibility of early
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Brass & Fiberglass Desk Lamp After Paavo Tynell Taito 50s Mid Century Gorgeous!
$7,500
H 13 in W 14 in D 14 in
Brass & Fiberglass Desk Lamp After Paavo Tynell Taito 50s Mid Century Gorgeous!
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Peoria, AZ
Magnificent! Mid Century Polished Brass Desk Lamp After Paavo Tynell Double polished brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Functional Mid-Century Modern Style Brass Desk Lamp, Re Edition
$6,122 / item
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 3.94 in
Functional Mid-Century Modern Style Brass Desk Lamp, Re Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A very functional desk lamp, other versions are offered Most components according to the UL
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Green Metal Desk Lamp: A.R. TORINO Italy 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Mid-century metal desk lamp Ministerial lamp A.R. TORINO Italy 1950s green office table lamp. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid century Maurizio Tempestini, Laurel Brass Desk Lamp, Articulated
$1,250
H 11.5 in W 11.5 in D 8.5 in
Mid century Maurizio Tempestini, Laurel Brass Desk Lamp, Articulated
By Laurel Lamp Company, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Miami, FL
Mid century Maurizio Tempestini, Laurel Brass Desk Lamp, Articulated Offered for sale is a 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Gerald Thurston Desk Lamp
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Classic mid-century Gerald Thurston desk lamp. Plastic vented shade sits atop a matching metal base
Category
Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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RIJO Industrial Style Belgium Midcentury Desk Lamp
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Copenhagen, DK
MARQUE RIJO industrial style midcentury desk lamp. Free shipping! The design is kind of the same
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lamp, Large Mid Century Desk Lamp Mushroom Shade
Located in Glendale, CA
Mid Century Art Deco Style desk table lamp. The large mushroom shade is made off frosted milk glass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Midcentury Desk Lamp by Fase Madrid, 1960s
By Fase
Located in Vienna, Austria
Copper colored table lamp by Fase Madrid, Spain in the 1960s. The lamp is adjustable. One bulb E27
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Desk Lamp by Maurizio Tempestini for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Toronto, ON
Fully articulated desk lamp produced by Lightolier and designed by Maurizio Tempestini (attribution
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Midcentury Desk Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Brno, CZ
Beautiful TYPO 518 desk lamp by the legendary Czechoslovakian lighting designer Josef Hurka for
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Desk Lamp, Designed by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960s
Unavailable
H 19.3 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Midcentury Desk Lamp, Designed by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960s
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This midcentury table lamp was designed by Josef Hurka for Napako. It features a chrome arched
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Midcentury Desk Lamp, Designed by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960s
Unavailable
H 19.69 in W 9.45 in D 7.09 in
Midcentury Desk Lamp, Designed by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960s
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This midcentury table lamp was designed by Josef Hurka for Napako. It features a chrome arched
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Serge Mouille Brass and Black Aluminium Midcentury Desk Lamp Simple Agrafée
Unavailable
H 11.42 in W 17.72 in D 39.38 in
Serge Mouille Brass and Black Aluminium Midcentury Desk Lamp Simple Agrafée
By Serge Mouille
Located in Paris, FR
Desk lamp Simple Agrafée designed by Serge Mouille in 1957. Measurements: 44 x H 70 cm 17.3 x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Serge Mouille Brass and Black Aluminium Midcentury Desk Lamp Agrafée 2 Rotulas
Unavailable
H 11.42 in W 17.72 in D 39.38 in
Serge Mouille Brass and Black Aluminium Midcentury Desk Lamp Agrafée 2 Rotulas
By Serge Mouille
Located in Paris, FR
Desk lamp Agrafée 2 rotulas designed by Serge Mouille in 1957. Measurements: 36 x H 68 cm 14.2
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Finnish 1960's desk lamp
Located in Toronto, ON
Fine and sleek form Mid Century desk lamp with adjustable conical shade and original finish.
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Table Lamps
Materials
Tin, Brass
Desk Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Midcentury desk lamp with 360 degree, revolving feature. Disk shaped light also has a 360 degree
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Atomic Age Lamp by Daydream, 1950s
By Daydream Production
Located in Melbourne, AU
Australian Mid-Century desk lamp by 'Daydream', 1950s. A renowned maker of Australian lighting from
Category
Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Mid century table lamp by Kamenický Šenov, Czechoslovakia, 1970´s
Unavailable
H 11.03 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Mid century table lamp by Kamenický Šenov, Czechoslovakia, 1970´s
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This mid century desk lamp was made by the Czechoslovak company Kamenický Šenov in the 1970s. It’s
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid century rocket desk lamp by Drevo Humpolec, Czechoslovakia, 1960´s
Unavailable
H 10.24 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Mid century rocket desk lamp by Drevo Humpolec, Czechoslovakia, 1960´s
By Dřevo Humpolec
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century desk lamp, associated with “Brussels period” and world-renowned EXPO58. It was made in
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Milk Glass, Wood
Italian Desk Lamp in Bronze and Silver
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A stunning Italian mid-century desk lamp. The lamps manufacturer is unknown but labelled
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Robert Sonneman Copper and Smoked Lucite Desk Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Portland, OR
-Century desk lamp by Robert Sonneman. A wonderful addition to a modern desk - at home or at the office
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Atomic Table Light in Brass and Steel
By Delightfull
Located in New York, NY
A modern interpretation of the atomic age, atomic midcentury desk lamp was inspired by the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
1960s Boris Lacroix Table Lamp
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in Bremen, DE
Mid Century Desk lamp by Jean Boris Lacroix, circa 1955-1960 with its signature elongated shade and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Barry Table Light in Black with Brass Detail
By Delightfull
Located in New York, NY
Representing everything that a tripod table lamp should be, Barry mid-century desk lamp is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Italian Desk Lamp
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Gorgeous Italian desk lamp with beautiful lines and curves. The arched brass arm holds a vivid
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp
Located in Porto, PT
Mid-Century Modern desk lamp, red and white lacquered aluminium. Measures: Diameter 20 cm. H. 35
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-century Veb Narva desk lamp, 1960s
Located in Budapest, HU
Industrial Veb Narva halogen table lamp Rosa Luxemburg model, made in the 1960s. It is in working
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Hala P-144 Desk Lamp
By Hala Zeist
Located in BAARLO, LI
A Hala desk lamp model 144 designed by H.Th.A. Busquet for Hala Netherlands in the 1930s. This
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Nickel
Adjustable Dual Head Desk Lamp by Laurel Lamp Co
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare 1960s brass, adjustable dual head desk lamp by Laurel Lamp Co.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Mid Century Modern Black & Brass Disderot Desk Lamp
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Woodford Green, GB
Mid century black & brass adjustable desk lamp attributed to Pierre Guariche for Disderot, France
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Laurel-Style Articulating Desk Lamp, 1950s
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
You'll find both form and function in this articulating desk lamp, in the style of Laurel, from the
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Stylish Mid-Century Chrome and Lucite Desk Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Stylish Mid-Century chrome and Lucite desk lamp.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Unusual Mid-Century Chrome and Lucite Desk Lamp
Located in Water Mill, NY
Unusual Mid-Century chrome and Lucite desk lamp with adjustable plastic shade.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Mid-Century Yellow Scandinavian Modern Desk Lamps
By Fog & Mørup, Lyfa
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mid-Century Pair of yellow Scandinavian Modern design desk lamps. Black rough surface bottom base
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Vintage desk lamp adjustable gooseneck lamp, 70s 80s
Unavailable
H 14.97 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Mid Century Vintage desk lamp adjustable gooseneck lamp, 70s 80s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Mint Green Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp, 1950s
Located in Vienna, Austria
This Rare Desk Lamp made in the 1950s is in beautiful condition. Wonderful and elegant design
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Metal
Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Desk Lamp
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
striking 1950s task lamp by Gerald Thurston.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Mid-Century Modern Table / Desk Lamp with Gooseneck, 1970s
Unavailable
H 21.66 in W 7.09 in D 11.03 in
Mid-Century Modern Table / Desk Lamp with Gooseneck, 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Mid-Century Modern lamp with flexible stand, 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Space Age Yellow Tubular Desk Lamp
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Woodford Green, GB
Space age tubular 'Elbow' desk lamp by E.Bellini for Targetti Sankey, produced in Italy in the 70's
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Big Raspberry Desk Lamp, Poland, 1950s
Located in Warsaw, PL
Polish desk lamp from the 1950s of the 20th century after a complete renovation. All made in metal
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Vintage 1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Desk or Table Lamp by Tensor
Unavailable
H 20 in W 4 in D 1 in
Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Desk or Table Lamp by Tensor
Located in Glendale, CA
Mid Century Modern desk or table lamp by Tensor. In original condition.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Mid Century Stylish Chrome Dome Desk Lamp By Laurel
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid century stylish chrome dome desk lamp by Laurel.
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Herbert Terry & Sons Anglepoise 1209 Table Lamp Desk Lamp , 40s
Unavailable
H 43.31 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
Mid Century Herbert Terry & Sons Anglepoise 1209 Table Lamp Desk Lamp , 40s
By Herbert Terry
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
1209 is a large workshop lamp with considerable reach, a simple silhouette, and ultimate flexibility
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1960's Mid-Century Modern Red Desk or Table Lamp
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Budapest, HU
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Mid-Century Modern a Little Red Desk Lamp, Poland, 1970s
By Apolinary Gałecki
Located in Warsaw, PL
Polish desk lamp from the 1970s after a complete renovation. The whole is made of metal, delicate
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Vintage 1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Mid-Century White Industrial Desk Lamp by Josef Hurka, 1960s
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Mid-Century White Industrial Desk Lamp by Josef Hurka, 1960s
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful Czech table lamp from the 1960s, designed by Josef Hurka. Steel construction with
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Mid-Century Adjustable Desk Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, Czechoslovakia
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Mid-Century Adjustable Desk Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, Czechoslovakia
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Czech modernist adjustable desk lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako. Orange lacquered metal. New wiring
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Metal
Mid-Cenutury Brass and Fiberglass Desk Lamps
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautiful matching pair of brass and fiberglass desk lamps with swivel shade. Excellent quality and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Vintage Green German Mid-Century Modern Metal desk lamp with flexible shade
Unavailable
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Vintage Green German Mid-Century Modern Metal desk lamp with flexible shade
Located in Berlin, Germany
Vintage Green German Mid-Century Modern Metal desk lamp with flexible shade This desk lamp was
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Mid-Century Industrial Yellow and Chrome Table / Desk Lamp, 1970s
Unavailable
H 13.78 in W 5.91 in D 6.7 in
Mid-Century Industrial Yellow and Chrome Table / Desk Lamp, 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
In 1960s-1970s style and period, this yellow table lamp was made in the Szarvas steel factory
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Vintage 1970s Table Lamps
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Large Mid-Century Moderne Bronze Desk Lamp by Silvercrest Bronze Co.
Unavailable
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Large Mid-Century Moderne Bronze Desk Lamp by Silvercrest Bronze Co.
By Silver Crest Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sleek desk lamp is made of bronze with silver trim around the edge of the shade and on the
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20th Century American Table Lamps
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Philippe Barbier Desk Lamp in Travertine, France, circa 1970, Mid-Century Modern
Unavailable
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Philippe Barbier Desk Lamp in Travertine, France, circa 1970, Mid-Century Modern
By Philippe Barbier, Maison Barbier
Located in Lesquin , FR
Great desk lamp made for Maison Barbier by Philippe Barbier in the 1970s. This lamp is in
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Travertine, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Table or Desk Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Unavailable
H 13.78 in Dm 11.82 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Table or Desk Lamp, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
Stylish desk or table lamp on brass base with enameled brass column and glass shade reinforced with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Brass
Serge Mouille Brass and Black Aluminium Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Antony
Unavailable
H 15.36 in W 15.36 in D 21.26 in
Serge Mouille Brass and Black Aluminium Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Antony
By Serge Mouille
Located in Paris, FR
Desk lamp Antony designed by Serge Mouille in 1955. Measurements: Height 37 cm (14.6 inches
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Serge Mouille Brass and Black Aluminium Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Cocotte
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Serge Mouille Brass and Black Aluminium Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Cocotte
By Serge Mouille
Located in Paris, FR
Desk lamp Cocotte designed by Serge Mouille in 1957. Measurements: 24,5 x 30 x h34 cm 9,6 W x
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Serge Mouille Brass and Black Aluminium Mid-Century Modern Tripod Desk Lamp
Unavailable
H 15.36 in W 15.36 in D 21.26 in
Serge Mouille Brass and Black Aluminium Mid-Century Modern Tripod Desk Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Paris, FR
Desk lamp tripod designed by Serge Mouille in 1954. Measurements : 26 x 29,5 x h35 cm 10w x 12d x
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Kaiser Table Lamp
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-Century Kaiser Germany desk lamp. Stand in dark gray lacquered metal and nickel-plated arm
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Mid-Century Modern Koch & Lowy Style Swing Arm Brass/Chrome Table, Desk Lamp
Unavailable
H 17 in Dm 9.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Koch & Lowy Style Swing Arm Brass/Chrome Table, Desk Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Miami, FL
You are looking at two high quality table or desk lamps very much in the style of Koch & Lowy but
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Metal, Brass, Chrome
Large Spanish Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Metal and Oak Desk Table Lamp Fase
Unavailable
H 21.66 in W 11.82 in D 28.75 in
Large Spanish Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Metal and Oak Desk Table Lamp Fase
By Fase
Located in Oslo, NO
Spanish Mid-Century Modern adjustable metal and oak desk table lamp by Fase. Manufactured by Fase
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Mid-Century Modern Steel and Oak Desk Lamp Manufactured by Fase, Spain, 1960
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Steel and Oak Desk Lamp Manufactured by Fase, Spain, 1960
By Fase
Located in Oslo, NO
Mid-Century Modern steel and oak desk lamp from manufactured by Fase, Spain, 1960. Classic Fase
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Mid-Century Red Industrialist Desk Lamp by Seifert &. from the Tilitz KG, 1960s
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 14.57 in D 7.09 in
Mid-Century Red Industrialist Desk Lamp by Seifert &. from the Tilitz KG, 1960s
Located in Budapest, HU
This vintage table lamp, manufactured by Seifert & Tilitz KG in 1960s Germany, features a bright
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century German Desk Lamp in Brass and White Cube from Kaiser Leuchten, 1960
Unavailable
H 22 in W 13 in D 13 in
Mid-Century German Desk Lamp in Brass and White Cube from Kaiser Leuchten, 1960
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Basel, CH
This cube desk lamp, model 45097 / 012, was made by Kaiser Leuchten in the 1960s. It features a
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Metal, Brass
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Mid Century Desk Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of mid century desk lamps available for sale. Frequently made of metal, brass and chrome, all mid century desk lamps available were constructed with great care. There are 4025 antique and vintage mid century desk lamps for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 89 modern editions to choose from as well. Mid century desk lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century desk lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, industrial and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many mid century desk lamps are appealing in their simplicity, but Lightolier, Louis Kalff and Fase produced popular mid century desk lamps that are worth a look.
How Much are Mid Century Desk Lamps?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,197, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $134,000 highest priced.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
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VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Finding the Right Table-lamps for You
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.
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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.
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