Mid-century table lamp with glass globes , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
The lamps are adjustable in height
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Murano Glass Globe Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussel, BE
Italian table lamp made of a Murano glass globe with a swirl effect, from the 1970’s. - Origin: Italy Design period: 1970’s Materials: Murano glass Color: white Dimensions: H 30 x D...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Globe Ring Lamp for Modeline
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
___________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. W...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Chrome & 5 Milk Glass Globes Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman, Kovach
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chrome and 5 globe Mid-Century Modern table lamp with three way switch.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Italian Mid Century White Glass Globe Table Lamp on Brass Base
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this table lamp dates from the 1970s. Large, rounded white satin glass globe sits on a polished brass round base. Wiring has been updated for US electrical standards....
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Lino Tagliapietra Mid-Century Murano Italian Handblown Globe Table Lamp
By Lino Tagliapietra, La Murrina
Located in Toledo, OH
Lino Tagliapietra Mid-Century Italian Murano Handblown Globe Table Lamp.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Geometric Lucite & Globe Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern Geometric Lucite & Globe table lamp.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Spherical Globe Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
A very original Italian 20th-century vintage table accent lamp design. Its handblown glass-shaped globe, adorned with sculptural details and yellow tones, serves as a testament to th...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps, Glass Globes on Chrome Base, USA, 1950
$715Sale Price / set|35% Off
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps, Glass Globes on Chrome Base, USA, 1950
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Mid century modern American Karl Springer style table lamps .
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Textured Glass Globe Table or Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, large and decorative Mid-Century Modern globe table or floor lamp. The lamp consists of two half globes: the upper side is of textured glass, the bottom chrome-plated.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Stylish Mid-20th Century Made, Parisian Terrestrial Desk / Table Globe with Lamp
By J. Forest
Located in Lisse, NL
Quality made, metal and glass desk globe on a wooden base. If you are looking for stylish and beautiful quality items to upgrade your interior (whether at home or in your office) th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Globes
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Globe Table Lamps, 1970s
$512Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Globe Table Lamps, 1970s
By Osvětlovací sklo n.p., Valašské Meuiříčí
Located in Praha, CZ
- one bulb any wattage - perfect original condition - no damages - in original boxes - fully functional
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Czech Opaline Glass Globe Table Lamp by Pokrok Žilina, 1960s
$222Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Czech Opaline Glass Globe Table Lamp by Pokrok Žilina, 1960s
By Pokrok Žílina
Located in Praha, CZ
The lamp features a white opaline glass globe shade paired with chrome detailing and a wooden base, reflecting the clean and elegant aesthetics of Mid-Century European lighting desig...
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Unusual Mid-Century Modern "C" Shape Table Lamp with Glass Globes Shades
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern white lacquer table lamp with frosted glass globes shades.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Mid-Century Space Age Tripod Globe Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age table lamp. An impressive design that convinces with its ease and transparency. The execution of frame and base, which are dissolved as pipes and slices in individual...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Space Age Chrome and Glass Globe Table or Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Space Age Globe table or floor lamp in chrome and glass. A functional light source and an impressive lighting object.
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1980s Glass Globe Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Cleaned polished and rewired - Good original condition - 1x , E12-E14 bulb - US wiring compatible
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
1980s Glass Globe Table Lamp , Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Cleaned polished and rewired - Good original condition - 1x , E12-E14 bulb - US wiring compatible
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Glass Replacement Shade for Laurel Lamp in Frosted White Globe Form
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An exact replacement shade to fit your Laurel lamp. Fits most model lamps as shown. Hole / Opening is 3.5 inches in diameter. The finish is acid etched opal white glass. Disperses li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Wooden Table Lamp with Glass Globe, France, 1960s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Style : Mid-Century Modern French design from the 1960s Craftsman-inspired Organic style Decorative vintage Key features ; Table lamp Solid wood frame Green glass globe Elements sus...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rope, Glass, Wood
Italian Gold Murano Glass Globe Table Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning Gold Murano glass globe table lamp with a meticulously detailed giltwood stem and base. This elegant lamp has been recently rewired, ensuring its functionality for years t...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass, Giltwood, Glass
1980s Glass Globe Table Lamp , 3items available
$259Sale Price / item|20% Off
1980s Glass Globe Table Lamp , 3items available
Located in Praha, CZ
- Cleaned polished and rewired - Good original condition with minor signs of use - 1x , E26-E27bulb - US wiring compatible
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Finnish Mid-Century Glass Table Lamp with Wicker Shade
Located in Karis, Nyland
A softly proportioned table lamp built around a clear glass globe base, paired with a woven natural-fiber shade and brass-toned metal details.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style Italian Murano Pulegoso Glass Globe Lamps, 2020
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful pair of Italian Murano "Pulegoso" glass lamps with 23-karat "polvero d'oro Sommerso" (gold leaf flecks) throughout. Rewired to US standards. Pulegoso: Characterized by innu...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Lamp with Extra Large White and Clear Murano Glass Globe
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1960 table lamp has a large clear and white Murano glass globe on a black base. One standard size internal socket. Electrical wiring has been updated for U...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Space Age Model Luna Tripod Globe Table Lamp, 1960s
By Alfred Hablützel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age table lamp with spherical reflector from the Swiss manufacturer Swisslamps based on a design by Alfred Hablützel and Bernhard Luginbühl from the 1960s. A minimalist design...
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Unusual Six Globe Chrome Disc Mid Century Modern Table Lamp Symmetrical
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual Mid-Century Modern six globe table lamp.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamp/ Globe, Circa 1930
Located in Beirut, LB
This exquisite Art Deco table lamp, dating from the 1930s, embodies the sophisticated elegance characteristic of the era. The table lamp features a striking spherical shade crafted f...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Zuccheri Toni Globe Table Lamp
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Brussels, BE
Zuccheri Toni globe table lamp.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
1970s Glass Globe "Venice Hand Made Glass "Table Lamp, Italy
$269Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Glass Globe "Venice Hand Made Glass "Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Cleaned polished and rewired - Good original condition with minor signs of use - 1x , E12-E14 bulb - US wiring compatible
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Vintage French Hollywood Regency Gold Cherub Crystal Glass Globe Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Style Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Metal Cherub Crystal Glass Globe Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 27" H x 9" W x 9" D. {3-Way (No)}, (Location: Sect...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1960s Italian La Murrina Murano Globe Glass Table Lamp
By La Murrina
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Beautiful table lamp "La Murrina", vintage, dates back to 1960. Murano glass and brass base. Functioning and integral.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Brass and Glass Table Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This mid-century brass and glass table lamp was produced in Germany in the 1960s and features a refined, minimalist design with a strong sculptural presence.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Globe Table Lamps 'circa 1970s'
$1,189Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Murano Glass Globe Table Lamps 'circa 1970s'
Located in London, GB
Pair of blown Murano clear glass globe table lamps (circa 1970s) in the style of Paulo Venini. Modernist and elegant, these blown glass globe lamps provide a source of lighting which...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1970s Italian Murano Glass Globe Lamp
By Venini
Located in London, GB
A 1970s Italian Murano glass globe lamp made in clear glass with swirling decoration in milk glass. Excellent original condition. Now rewired with silk flex and ES bulb holder. Exc...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Chapman Co. Mercury Glass Globe Table Lamp, 1960's
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Chapman Manufacturing Co. attributed Mercury Glass ball table lamp. Featuring a reflective ball form atop a round, tapered Nickel plated 6D base. Ball 20H to top of socket. Shade sho...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Mid-Century Murano Glass Desk/Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Murano Glass Desk/Table Lamp, Italy 1970s This 1970s table lamp is crafted from Murano glass in Italy.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Chrome Spiral Clear Glass Globe Table Lamps, 1970s, Germany
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of spiral-shaped chrome steel table lamps produced by German manufacture, 1970s. Very good condition. Measurements: Height 38 cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Murano Glass Globe Lamps
$3,850 / set
Pair of Murano Glass Globe Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of modern large scale Murano glass globe shape lamps. Globe-shaped lamps are a hallmark of Italian mid-century design, blending hand-blown artistry with sculptural form. 14w x 1...
Category
Early 2000s Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
1970s Space Age Globe Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very cool mid-century modern lamp with a black base and removable frosted glass globe to cover the lightbulb inside. Takes a regular sized light bulb and on/off switch is on the c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Plastic
"Swirl" Globe Table Lamp, a Pair
$1,250 / set
"Swirl" Globe Table Lamp, a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of petite spherical swirl-patterned table lamps in Murano glass with chrome base.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modernist Brass Table Lamps with Structure Glass, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
European midcentury table lamps in brass and structure glass globes. The structure glass globes density that create a wonderful light effect. These table lamp will contribute to a lu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps, Metal & Opaline Glass, Italy, 1975
By Arredoluce
Located in bari, IT
Arredoluce, founded in Monza in 1943, was one of the most technically and stylistically ambitious Italian lighting manufacturers of the postwar decades. The company was among the fir...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large 1960s brass column-style table lamp with frosted glass globe
Located in München, DE
Stunning 1960s brass table lamp with a column shaped base and a frosted glass lampshade. Minimalist mid-century design crafted from high-quality, heavy brass. Large white frosted gla...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Brass and Walnut Two Frosted Glass Globes Table Lamp
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice shape brass and walnut table lamp.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Mid-Century Golden/Yellow Murano Glass Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Murano Glass Desk/Table Lamp, Italy 1970s This 1970s table lamp is crafted from Murano glass in Italy.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Iconic RAAK Amsterdam Extra Large Globe Chrome and Glass Table Lamp
By RAAK
Located in Voorburg, NL
Unique RAAK table lamp in excellent condition. Designed and made by RAAK Amsterdam, Holland. Very rare and beautiful lamp with a chrome base ad a glass globe all around it. Very larg...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic and Frosted Glass Swirling Globe Uplight
Located in New York, NY
Replete with earth tones and a stunning crème brûlée glazed ceramic, this rare uplight was realized in Germany, circa 1960. It is an excellent example of the time and place. Its squa...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Elegant Mid-Century Murano Glass Table Lamp by Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Elegant Mid-Century Murano Glass Table Lamp by Giovanni Dalla Fina A stunning and rare table lamp designed by Giovanni Dalla Fina for a prestigious Italian company in the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
Globe Table Lamp for Stilnovo, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculptural table lamp with three candle like sockets surrounding a center stem that protrudes from a glass sphere globe.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Pair Of Mid Century Stiffel Torchiere Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of mid century torchiere table lamps by Stiffel in brass with white enameling.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Two Mid-Century Modern rocket table lamps in brass and glass
Located in München, DE
Two beautiful, original Mid-Century Modern table lamps in a rocket shape.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Glass and Wood Table Lamps, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
$408Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Glass and Wood Table Lamps, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
A refined pair of mid-century table lamps crafted in Czechoslovakia in the 1970s, featuring solid wood bases, brass accents, and sculptural textured glass globe shades.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Doria Table or Floor Lamp Chrome Large Smoked Bubble Glass Globe, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Enormous Doria hand blown glass sphere on chrome base lamp, Italy, circa 1970. This exceptional artefact of modern design from Italy reflects the extreme interest in modernism across...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century White/Light Blue Murano Glass Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Murano Glass Desk/Table Lamp, Italy 1970s This 1970s table lamp is crafted from Murano glass in Italy.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage 70s Italian Table Lamp with Swirled Glass Globe and Brass Base
$345Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 70s Italian Table Lamp with Swirled Glass Globe and Brass Base
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Exquisite 1970s swirl glass table lamp, a charming piece of Italian design and manufacturing. The hand-blown white glass shade features a mesmerizing spiral relief pattern, diffusing...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bamboo & Brass Handmade Russel Wright Table Lamps Milk Glass Globe
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Miami, FL
1950 Russel Wright Chapman Manufacturing Company style handcrafted Mid-Century Modern pair of bamboo and brass details table lamps with milk glass globes.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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MCM Glass Globe Shade Table Lamp
Located in North Beninngton, VT
Mid-Century glass globe table lamp. Never seen of of these before.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Bentwood Glass Globe Table Lamps
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Tulsa, OK
Pair of vintage unusual table lamps from circa 1970. They are in the form of abstract flowers, with bentwood leaves, on brass stems. They are amzzing in person and very sculptural. T...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair Mid Century Modern Rainbow Glass Globe Lamps
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A pair of Mid-Century Modern glass globe lamps, irridescent with rainbow swirls, enhanced when the lamps are lighted, on lucite stands.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Triangular Shape Black Lacquer Globe White Glass
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 9.85 in D 11.03 in
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Triangular Shape Black Lacquer Globe White Glass
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Triangular Shape Black Lacquer Frosted Glass Light The Agvia Table Lamp Black is a striking fusion of modern design and brutalist inspiration.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Lacquer
Mid Century Italian Globe Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto, Murano 1960s
Unavailable
H 19.69 in Dm 15.75 in
Mid Century Italian Globe Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto, Murano 1960s
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid century Italian globe table lamp by Angelo Brotto - Murano 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Large Brass Table Lamp with Multiple Globes in the Style of the Laurel Lamp Co.
Unavailable
H 44 in W 22 in D 22 in
Large Brass Table Lamp with Multiple Globes in the Style of the Laurel Lamp Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Dorchester, MA
This large table lamp adds a striking note to a range of settings. Reminiscent of the work of the Laurel Lamp Company, it features six frosted white glass acorn globes staggered on c...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1970s Mercury Glass Globe Table Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
A great 1970s vintage mercury glass globes urn-style table lamps. White engraved "rings" along the surface made by hand give some added interest and uniqueness. With lights the lamps...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Mazzega Table Lamp, Blue Ceramic with Murano Glass Globes
Unavailable
H 36.62 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Large Mazzega Table Lamp, Blue Ceramic with Murano Glass Globes
By Mazzega
Located in Retie, BE
Spectacular large Mazzega table lamp with blue ceramic and 4 Murano glass globes. On the pictures less beautiful color then in real - it's an awesome lamp ! Chromed base with blu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Murano Glass
Modeline Table Lamp
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
A sculptural table lamp in black with original thick satin white case glass globe and polished aluminum hardware. Restored base, perfect globe.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Tri-Globe Lamps
Located in Toronto, ON
Pair of unique Mid-Century Modern Italian brass tri-globe lamps.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gio Ponti Style Large Opaline Glass Globe Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
Very big, 40 cm in diameter, glass sphere table lamp with base in brass. Excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Modern Brutalist Metalic Table Lamp Geometric Silver Leaf Globe in White Glass
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 9.85 in D 11.42 in
Modern Brutalist Metalic Table Lamp Geometric Silver Leaf Globe in White Glass
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Modern Brutalist Metalic Table Lamp Geometric Silver Leaf Globe in White Glass The Icaro Table Lamp Silver is a bold expression of brutalist and contemporary design. Its unconventio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Lacquer
Mid Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Orb Sculptural Table Lamp Light Fixtu
Unavailable
H 16 in Dm 16 in
Mid Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Orb Sculptural Table Lamp Light Fixtu
Located in Miami, FL
Cool glass globe table sculptural lamp from the 1960-70s. Beautiful statement piece, if you do not want a conventional table lamp, this is a beautiful piece. All handblown in Italy a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Geometric Shape Silver Leaf & Frosted Glass Light
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Geometric Shape Silver Leaf & Frosted Glass Light
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Geometric Shape Silver Leaf & Frosted Glass Light The Athena Table Lamp Silver radiates sophisticated brilliance, combining geometric shapes with a han...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Silver
Sergio Mazza and Giuliana Gramigna Big Opal Glass Globe Table Lamp, Italy, 1971
Unavailable
H 16.93 in Dm 15.75 in
Sergio Mazza and Giuliana Gramigna Big Opal Glass Globe Table Lamp, Italy, 1971
By Sergio Mazza, Giuliana Gramigna
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
Micol table lamp by Sergio Mazza and Giuliana Gramigna for Quattrifolio. Opaline glass globe form shade supported by a enameled metal plate. E27 light bulb fitting compatible with ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Table Lamp with Metal and Ceramic
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Mid-century table lamp. With metal base and mouthpiece, ceramic body with polychrome flower decoration and ball-shaped glass lampshade.
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Wood Table Lamp, Column Shape Walnut Root Frosted Glass Light
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Mid-Century Modern Wood Table Lamp, Column Shape Walnut Root Frosted Glass Light
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Mid-Century Modern Wood Table Lamp, Column Shape Walnut Root Frosted Glass LightThe Athena Table Lamp Wood is a testament to timeless craftsmanship, blending brutalist inspiration wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Gray Black Double Glass Globe Table Lamp with Metal Base Black Fabric Cord
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Gray Black Double Glass Globe Table Lamp with Metal Base Black Fabric Cord
By Felekşan Onar
Located in Istanbul, TR
Introducing our exquisite gray and black glass globes, each meticulously mouth blown and hand carved to perfection. With diameters of approximately 20 cm and 16 cm, these striking gl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Hand Table Lamps
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
A matching pair of mid-20th century, 1960s white ceramic table lamps in the shape of a pair of hands clasping, holding a matte, opaque glass globe shade.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Ceramic
Op Art Ceramic Halo Ceramic and Glass Globe Lamp Pair
Located in Westfield, NJ
Vintage mid century circa 1970s black ceramic with glass globe lamps Concentric three circle halos around the globe Attributed to be Italian design Op art and postmodern design influ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Murano Smoked Glass Chromed Discs Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Unavailable
H 11.82 in Dm 7.09 in
Pair of Mid-Century Murano Smoked Glass Chromed Discs Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
Italian Murano smoked glass and chromed discs table lamps, 1970s, Set of 2 Each item features a smoked Murano glass globe shade and chrome-plated metal discs base structure. Each...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Goffredo Reggiani "Bubble" table lamp, circa 1960, Space age 13 globes
Unavailable
H 31.5 in Dm 17.72 in
Goffredo Reggiani "Bubble" table lamp, circa 1960, Space age 13 globes
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in RUEIL-MALMAISON, FR
Rare Iconic Bubble Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, Italy, 1970s - 13 Lights, Chrome & Murano Glass Stunning Bubble Lamp, an exceptional design by the renowned Italian lighting master, Go...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Dark Green Ceramic Lamp Base by Royal Doulton with White Glass Globe Shade
Unavailable
H 24.81 in Dm 10.24 in
Dark Green Ceramic Lamp Base by Royal Doulton with White Glass Globe Shade
Located in London, GB
Amazing Mid-Century rippled green ceramic table lamp from Royal Doulton with white glass globe shade.
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Pair of Danish Globe Lamps
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage round Holmegaard handblown opaque white glass table lamps with light mauve or pink marbled detailing. Designed by Michael Bang for Danish glass manufacturer Holmegaar...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Pair of Danish Globe Lamps
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage round Holmegaard handblown opaque white glass table lamps with light mauve/pink marbled detailing. Designed by Michael Bang for Danish glass manufacturer Holmegaard. ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
1970s Wood and Glass Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s solid walnut lamp with sculpted details and glass globe shades. Glass shades can be removed.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Walnut
1950's Large Vintage American Lamp similar to the Majestic Lamp
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Denver, CO
Amazing stylized soaring table lamp from the 1950s, this Kitch/Art Deco jewel is similar to lamps from Majestic Lamp Company. The condition is amazing, but does show wear consistent ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
World Globe Glass Light West Germany 1950s JRO with Bakelite Base
By JRO-Verlag 1
Located in Pymble, NSW
An excellent JRO made West Germany glass world globe light. Mounted on a Bakelite base with an aluminium gauge marked with latitude marks sitting on a chrome dome. The map paper is i...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Vintage Twisted Brass and Black Lacquer Lamps
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Houston, TX
This is a really fun pair of black lacquer and brass lamps with a twisted brass cage surrounding the black lacquer lamp pole. Instead of harps, these lamps have milk glass globes in ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Max Ingrand '1853' Fontana Table Lamp for Fontana Arte Opaline Glass
Unavailable
H 20.8 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Max Ingrand '1853' Fontana Table Lamp for Fontana Arte Opaline Glass
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, table lamp model 1853, opaline glass and metal, Italy, design 1954, manufactured, 1960s. The Fontana '1853' lamp designed by Max Ingrand is the 21" heig...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
White Glass and Metal Lamp
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Lamp in white glass and metal, with two bodies. With a worked metal base, the main body follows, in frosted glass, in an elongated and delicate silhouette, decorated with a beautiful...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Smoked Glass & Gold Chromed Table Lamp Futura by Peill and Putzler 1970
Unavailable
H 6.7 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Smoked Glass & Gold Chromed Table Lamp Futura by Peill and Putzler 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
Beautiful German table light manufactured by Peill and Putzler produced around 1970. Amazing wave shaped smoked glass globe and gold chromed parts. This combination in a table lamp d...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Minimalist Modern Wood Table Lamp Rounded Shape Walnut Root Frosted Glass Light
Unavailable
H 23.63 in Dm 13.78 in
Minimalist Modern Wood Table Lamp Rounded Shape Walnut Root Frosted Glass Light
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Mid-Century Modern Wood Table Lamp Rounded Shape Walnut Root Frosted Glass Light The Orpheu Table Lamp Wood is a symphony of balance and light featuring a sleek cylindrical wood stru...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Mazzega Table Lamp
By AVMazzega
Located in Northbrook, IL
Sculptural Wave Form Murano Glass Table Lamp by Mazzega. Glass Globe Transitions from White to Clear To Amber with Ribbed Wave Design. Ebonized Wood Base. 1970s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Wood
Large "Doria" Table Lamp
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Berlin, DE
Large German table lamp from the 1970s. The large glass globe with air bubbles inside. These bubbles throw a Milky Way shadow to the wall.
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Modern Minimalist Metalic Table Lamp Round Shape Silver Leaf Frosted Glass Light
Unavailable
H 23.63 in Dm 9.85 in
Modern Minimalist Metalic Table Lamp Round Shape Silver Leaf Frosted Glass Light
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Geometric Shape Silver Leaf & Frosted Glass Light The Athena Table Lamp Silver radiates sophisticated brilliance, combining geometric shapes with a han...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Silver Leaf
Midcentury Chrome Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking midcentury chrome and glass table lamp, circa 1960s-1970s. This sculptural classical lined lamp is designed of three polished chrome tubular cylindrical column supports with...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Sonneman Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Baltimore, MD
Robert Sonneman table lamp. Chrome base and stem with glass shelf. Heavy resin globe. Original tags included with the terrific Robert Sonneman slogan "We put out the dark." Wired for...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Angelo Brotto Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Lisbon, IT
Table lamp by Angelo Brotto from the 1960s. Chrome base, glass globe and copper tubes. Murano Glass. Light can be dimmed.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper, Chrome
Small Crystal Ball Round Table Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a table lamp featuring a crackled glass globe resting on a conical gilded aluminum base. The base has small perforations that allow light to diffuse subtly, complementing the...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Philippe-Jean Brass Art Sculpture Table Lamp
By Philippe Jean
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
A stunning table lamp Designed by Philippe-Jean Brass Art Sculpture representing a crystal glass globe sphere with bubbles inside most probably created by Baccarat France, a gilt br...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Marble, Brass
Ingo Maurer Spring Table Lamp, 1970
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Very beautiful large vintage spring lamp from the 1970s. Large model, chrome-plated metal base and white opal glass shade. Ingo Maurer design for Honsel, Germany. The lamp i...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Toni Zuccheri for VENINI, Membrana Table Lamp
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare 'Membrana' table lamp by the Italian glass designer Toni Zuccheri (1936-2008) and executed by Venini, glassworks in Murano, Italy (IT). Glass globe with an inner amber membrane.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pallotta table lamp by Studio Venini, C. 1970
By Venini
Located in UTRECHT, NL
Rare table lamp, model Pallotta. Designed and made by Studio Venini, circa 1970. This design consists of a smoked transparent globe made of talpa glass. Inside of the lamp are sever...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Bill Curry Lamp
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in Baltimore, MD
Rare Bill Curry chrome tulip base table lamp with hand blown gloss white egg form glass globe. Heavy weighted cast iron base. Would make fine addition to any and Laurel or Sonneman c...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel, Iron, Chrome
Pair of Table Lamps Alfa by Sergio Mazza, 1959
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Fossano, IT
Table lamps called Alfa designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide in 1959. Black portoro marble base, nickeled stem and final globe hand-turned, pressed and printed glass cup as diffus...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Goffredo Reggiani Table Lamp with Brass Finish (Model 2033) Italy, 1960s
Unavailable
H 16.54 in W 9.85 in D 10.63 in
Goffredo Reggiani Table Lamp with Brass Finish (Model 2033) Italy, 1960s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Goffredo Reggiani Table Lamp with Brass Patina (Model 2033) – Italy, 1960s An exceptional sculptural table lamp designed by Goffredo Reggiani, Italy, circa 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Goffredo Reggiani Table Lamp with Nickel Finish (Model 2033) – Italy, 1960s
Unavailable
H 16.54 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Goffredo Reggiani Table Lamp with Nickel Finish (Model 2033) – Italy, 1960s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Goffredo Reggiani Table Lamp with Nickel Finish (Model 2033) – Italy, 1960s An exceptional sculptural table lamp designed by Goffredo Reggiani, Italy, circa 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
AVMazzega Table Lamps Designed by Carlo Nason Made in Italy
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of futuristic AVMazzega table lamps designed by Carlo Nason and made in 1960s in Italy. Outer shade in Lucite with a blow glass globe in mottled white and frosted glass...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite, Glass
Vintage Murano Table Lamp of White with Bubbles and Gold
Located in Little Rock, AR
Vintage Murano table lamp of an inverted WHITE teardrop atop a globe, with brass at the waist. Each piece is filled with controlled bubbles and GOLD inclusion. The lamp stands 28 i...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Space Age Table Lamp Serpente by Goiffredo Reggiani, Chrome, Italy 1970s
Unavailable
H 5.52 in W 39.38 in D 5.52 in
Space Age Table Lamp Serpente by Goiffredo Reggiani, Chrome, Italy 1970s
By Reggiani Lampadari, Gioffredo Reggiani
Located in Vienna, AT
This rare Italian mid-century chrome table lamp, named after "serpente“ meaning snake in Italian, is characterised by a flexible chromed base, which allows to bend the two globes in ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Murano Lamp - 1960's
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This beautiful Space Age table lamp designed in the 1960's in Italy consists of clear Murano glass globe with airbubbles and a white 'membrame' which creates a beautiful partition wh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Design Table or Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
Stunning Mid Twentieth Century Design Table or Floor lamp.
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Teak
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Rare and Monumental Mikado Table Lamp, Italy, circa 1963
Unavailable
H 43 in W 23 in D 25 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Rare and Monumental Mikado Table Lamp, Italy, circa 1963
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in New York, NY
Luigi Caccia Dominioni (1913 - 2016) A rare and monumental Mikado lamp by Milanese architect Luigi Caccia Dominioni, for Azucena. An elegantly stepped neck in chromed steel rises fr...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Granite, Metal
Jumbo Light Bulb Lamp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Unusual Mid-Century table lamp. Welded black steel cage encloses enormous hand blown white light bulb form globe.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Chrome Table Lamp with Three White Glasses
Located in Faarevejle, DK
Chrome table lamp with three white glasses. The lamp is made of chrome-plated steel with three white milk-glass globes. The table lamp lights with three bulbs and has an on/off sw...
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Michael Red for Vistosi Large, Deep Blue Murano Lamp, circa 1970
Unavailable
H 16.54 in W 12.6 in D 11.03 in
Michael Red for Vistosi Large, Deep Blue Murano Lamp, circa 1970
By Vistosi
Located in London, GB
Michael Red for Vistosi A Murano glass lamp, 1970s Flattened globe-shaped shade on tapered base, Murano label to the base 40cm high x 25cm wide x 25cm deep, (15 1/2in high x 9 1/2i...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
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$875 / set
H 28.5 in Dm 12 in
Pr. Mid Century Claw Form Table Lamps after Modeline Pearsall c. 1950/60's
By Modeline Lamp Co., Arthur Jacobs
Located in New York, NY
Pr. Organic Mid Century Modern style table lamps executed in solid walnut with curved tusk formed shapes which surround the disk form base. The lamps are reminiscent of Modeline, Pea...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Walnut and Brass Push Table Lamp by Modeline of California
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural table lamp in walnut and brass by Modeline of California. Beautiful lines and materials give this lamp timeless style and character. The lamp operates by a suspended walnu...
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Monumental Pair of Sculptural Walnut Star of David lamps Mid-century Modern
$1,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 46 in Dm 16 in
Monumental Pair of Sculptural Walnut Star of David lamps Mid-century Modern
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent pair of sculptural walnut star of david super tall lamps. Well crafted with delicately carved solid walnut arms forming a lovely star. You will love the scale and quality...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Glass & Walnut Lamp by Laurel
$1,295
H 19.75 in W 11 in D 11 in
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Glass & Walnut Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials Walnut Wood, Original Frosted Glass Shade ___________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we tak...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Walnut, Wood
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Lacquered Floor Lamp
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials Lacquered Wood, Patinated Brass, Original Glass Shades, Ebonized Wood ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Sculpted Table Lamp by Jack Haywood for Modeline
$1,295
H 38.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Sculpted Table Lamp by Jack Haywood for Modeline
By J & G Haywood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking table lamp by Modeline exemplifies mid-century modern artistry with its sculpted korina wood base and elegant, elongated form. The fluid curves and open design create a...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Sculpted Table Lamp attributed to Arthur Jacobs for Modeline
$1,360Sale Price|30% Off
H 36.5 in Dm 12.5 in
Mid Century Modern Sculpted Table Lamp attributed to Arthur Jacobs for Modeline
By Arthur Jacobs, Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning! Modern Teak and Brass Table Lamp attributed to Arthur Jacobs for Modeline. A fine quality lamp lamp that is a striking example of the best of Mid Century Modern design. T...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Resin, Wood
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Mid Century Glass Globe Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century glass globe table lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mid century glass globe table lamp — often made from glass, metal and chrome — can elevate any home. There are 208 variations of the antique or vintage mid century glass globe table lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century glass globe table lamp — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century glass globe table lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one mid century glass globe table lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Doria Leuchten Germany, Laurel Lamp Company and Lightolier produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Glass Globe Table Lamp?
The average selling price for a mid century glass globe table lamp at 1stDibs is $1,376, while they’re typically $245 on the low end and $12,500 for the 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
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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.
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.
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