Midcentury Plastic Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of plastic 1x E15 or E14 socket Re-polished Fully functional
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Plastic
Midcentury Plastic Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of plastic 1x E15 or E14 socket Re-polished Fully functional
Plastic
Mid-Century Table Lamp in Metal and Plastic
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century table lamp. The shade of the lamp is designed in the shape of a cone. It can be
Metal
Mid-Century Minimalist Table Lamp in Metal & Plastic
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century table lamp. A minimalist design. The lamp body is a simple box made of metal. A
Metal
Mid-Century Czechoslovak Table Lamp with Plastic Shade, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
This original mid-century modern table lamp was produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. The design
Metal
Mid-Century Swiss Clamp Table Lamp from Swiss Lamps International
By Swiss Lamps International
Located in Hamburg, DE
otherwise. Additional information: Material: Metal, Plastic Color: Silver Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Metal
Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp with Plastic Shade, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant Mid-Century table lamp, crafted in Germany in the 1960s, is a fine example of the
Metal, Brass
Continental Mid Century Modern Brass, Enamel, and Plastic Table Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a domed brass top with a glass shade below, the top raised on an enamel covered standard, the circular brass base with original power switch, recently rewired
Brass
Mid-Century Minimalist Table Lamp in Metal and Plastic, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist Mid-Century table lamp. The design convinces with its simplicity. Form and materiality
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Plastic Table Lamp by Flemming Brylle & Preben Jacobsen
By Flemming Brylle & Preben Jacobsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
This mid-century table lamp was designed by Flemming Brylle and Preben Jacobsen. This is a rare
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Metal and Plastic, German Design, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Table Lamp, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 European Plug (up to
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Plastic Metal Table Lamp Alvise Luigi Massoni Guzzini, 1960s
By Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Plastic and metal Table lamp mod. Alvise by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, 1960s
Metal
$168Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Metal and Plastic Table Lamp with Irregular Structure, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Mid-Century Modern metal and plastic table lamp with irregular structure, 1980s Metal table lamp
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Plastic Table Lamp Heby, Isao Hosoe, Italy, 1968
By Isao Hosoe
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern flexible and pivoting red vintage table lamp in metal and plastic with an on/off switch. The
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic 'Pelota' Table Lamp by Casati and Ponzio
By Lamperti Associates, Cesare Casati and Emanuele Ponzio
Located in New York, NY
Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern design table or desk lamp named 'Pelota' by Casati and Ponzio
Metal
Beautiful mid-century table lamp made of ceramic and plastic shade by Alka Kunst
Located in München, DE
Beautiful mid-century ceramic table lamp by Alka Kunst. Alka-Kunst porcelain factory Alboth and
Ceramic, Plastic
Mid-Century Minimalist Table Lamp
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small Mid Century table lamp. A minimalist design with clear lines. Foot and screen are cuboid and
Metal
Mid-Century Minimalist Table Lamp
By Motoko Ishii
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist Mid Century table lamp. Particularly insisting falls the fine execution of the
Metal
1960s Plastic Drum Shade Table Lamp
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Denton, TX
Metal painted base with plastic drum shade, also plastic diffuser at the bottom and removable metal
Metal
Table Lamp with White Plastic Panels, 1960s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
sculptural innovation characteristic of mid-century Italian design. The lamp features an intricate
Marble
Vico Magistretti, Table Lamp, Plastic, Italy, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in High Point, NC
An orange-colored plastic "Dalú" table lamp designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Artemide
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Attributed Stilnovo, Marble, Brass, Plastic - Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Girona, Girona
Adjustable desk lamp, white marble base and polished brass flexible arm, green translucent plastic
Marble, Brass
Adjustable Mid-Century Modern Task Lamp by IKEA, Metal & Plastic, 1975
By IKEA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1970's Lival Finland Task Lamp, possibly from Ikea. Heavy Iron base shows paint loss. Metal pole
Metal
$364Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Midcentury Plastic White Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design plastic white table lamp, Italy 1970s. Please note that the
Metal
Vico Magistretti, Table Lamp, Plastic, Italy, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in High Point, NC
An orange-colored plastic "Dalú" table lamp designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Artemide
Plastic
Giotto Stoppino, Table Lamp, Plastic, Italy, 1970s
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and white plastic table lamp designed by Giotto Stoppino and produced by Kartell, Italy, c
Plastic
Ambrogio Brusa, Table Lamps, Plastic, Italy, 1970s
By Ambrogio Brusa
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of red and white plastic table lamps designed by Ambrogio Brusa and produced by Bitumen
Plastic
Mid-Century Cone-Shaped Table Lamp
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century table lamp. The screen of the luminaire is cone-shaped. He can be aligned with a joint
Metal
Giotto Stoppino, Table Lamps, Plastic, Italy, 1970s
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige and black plastic table lamps designed by Giotto Stoppino and produced by Kartell
Plastic
Mid Century Post Modern Tótem Form Table Lamp by Adrian Pearsall for Modeline
By Modeline Lamp Co., Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid Century, Post Modern, Space Age tótem form table lamp designed by Adrian Pearsall for the
Plastic, Lucite, Wood
Mid-Century Italian Minimalist Table Lamp
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century table lamp from Italy. A minimalist design with a special base. The reflector head is
Metal
White ivory plastic & black metal 1960s table lamp
By BAG Turgi, Stilux
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Small table lamp in white/ivory plastic shade and black metal rod structure. Good condition.
Metal
Marzio Cecchi, Table Lamp Plastic Coated Fabric
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marzio Cecchi ( 1940/1990) table lamp plastic coated fabric. Marzio Cecchi Born near Florence on
Plastic
Italian 1970s Space Age Plastic Toucan Table Lamp
By Old Timer Ferrari
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This Italian Toucan table lamp, designed by Enea Ferrari for Old Timer Ferrari in the 1970s, is an
Plastic
$1,158 / set
Set of Two Plastic Table Lamps, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of Czechoslovakia - Made of plastic - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original
Plastic
Mid-Century Tripod Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century table lamp with a characteristic shade shape. The striking lampshade is supported
Metal
Vintage Vico Magistretti for Artemide Telegono Red & White Plastic Table Lamp
By Artemide
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Vico Magistretti for Artemide Telegono Red & White Plastic Italian Mid Century Modern Table
Plastic
Pair of 1970ies plastic table lamps Guzzini style
Located in DOORWERTH, NL
Comparable to the "Luno" plastic table lamps by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, but
Plastic
Set of 2 Plastic Table Lamps, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Elektroinstala Děčín
Located in Praha, CZ
- Set of 2 Plastic Table Lamps, Czechoslovakia, 1970s, - made of plastic, - shows signs of wear and
Plastic
Mid-Century Minimalist Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist table lamp with a striking foot. The umbrella is made of a kind of plastic or
Metal
Mid-Century Tripod Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century tripod table lamp with shade. Very reserved in terms of shape and color. The lamp
Metal
Mid-Century Minimalist Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century table lamp. A minimalist design in a factual design language. The lampshade shows
Metal
Mid-Century Minimalist Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist table lamp with a striking base. The shade is made of some kind of plastic or
Metal
Mid-Century Minimalist Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century table lamp with a striking foot. A minimalist design with decorative detail. The shaft
Metal
Mid-Century Tripod Table Lamp with Tripart
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century table lamp with tripart. The round diffuser from a bastal braid sits on a finely
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
specified otherwise. Additional information: Material: Metal, Plastic Color: Gray Styles: Mid-Century
Metal
German Designer, Table Lamp, Plastic, Resin, Germany, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige plastic and plastic polymer resin table lamp designed and produced in Germany, c. 1970s
Resin, Plastic
Mid-Century Space Age Minimalist Table Lamp
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant Mid Century table lamp. A design with a simple language of form. A drum-shaped shade sits
Metal
Michel Dumas large 20th century design plastic table lamp 40 cm 1970
By Michel Dumas
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Michel Dumas Original 20th century design table lamp by Michel Dumas From Michel Dumas associate
Plastic
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
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
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
Metal
Table Lamp in Chromed Steel and Plastic, 1970's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Table Lamp in Chromed Steel and Plastic, 1970's Additional Information: Material: Chromed steel
Steel
$713Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Mid-Century Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Elegant Italian desk lamp from the 1950s, representative of post-war modernist design. Its metal
Metal, Brass
Gerald Thurston, Teak, Brass, Plastic, Table Lamp, USA, 1960s
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gerald Thurston, American Mid-Century Modern, Teak, Brass, Plastic, Table Lamp, USA, 1950s A model
Brass
Harvey Guzzini, Chrome and Plastic Articulated Table Lamp
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with trace of age and use for this articulated table lamp produced by Harvey
Chrome
Anders Pehrson, Table Lamp, Leather, Metal, Plastic, Sweden, 1960s
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in High Point, NC
A metal, leather, and plastic table lamp designed by Anders Pehrson for Atelje Lyktan, Sweden
Metal
Large 20th century design plastic table lamp by Michel Dumas unique piece 1970
By Michel Dumas
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Michel Dumas Orignal 20th century white sculptural plastic lamp by Michel Dumas From Michel Dumas
Plastic
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
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.
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.
In the market for a fantastic fixture from the 1940s, ’50s or ’60s? Here are some names to know.