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Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Table Lamp by Rembrandt, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Table Lamp by Rembrandt, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Table Lamp by Rembrandt, 1960s

By Rembrandt Lamp Company

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Mid-Century Modern porcelain table lamp by the Rembrandt Lamp Company.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century American Modern Chrome Hairpin / Wishbone Table Lamp by Laurel
Mid-Century American Modern Chrome Hairpin / Wishbone Table Lamp by Laurel

Mid-Century American Modern Chrome Hairpin / Wishbone Table Lamp by Laurel

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sculptural chrome table lamp with a wishbone or hairpin-form and white enameled-metal cap by Laurel Lamp Company (ca. 1960s, Newark, NJ, USA). Shade is for demonstration only and is...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Round Brass Table Lamp Spider Legs Mid-Century Modern, 1970
Vintage Round Brass Table Lamp Spider Legs Mid-Century Modern, 1970

Vintage Round Brass Table Lamp Spider Legs Mid-Century Modern, 1970

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Modern round brass urn shape table lamp with spider legs.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1 of 3 Mid-Century Modern German Giant Bulb by Ingo Maurer 1960s
1 of 3 Mid-Century Modern German Giant Bulb by Ingo Maurer 1960s

1 of 3 Mid-Century Modern German Giant Bulb by Ingo Maurer 1960s

By M Design, Ingo Maurer

Located in Aachen, NRW

An iconic “Bulb” table lamp designed by the renowned lighting designer Ingo Maurer in the 1960s for Design M, Germany. This striking piece is one of Maurer’s earliest and most celebr...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Infinity Table Lamp, Brass and Smoked Glass, 1980
Mid-Century Modern Infinity Table Lamp, Brass and Smoked Glass, 1980

Mid-Century Modern Infinity Table Lamp, Brass and Smoked Glass, 1980

By Sonneman Lighting, Harris Lamps

Located in Miami, FL

A tall vintage infinity table lamp with smoked glass and black base. The back is featured in Brass as well as the top. In perfect 3-way function and uses a max. 60 watts light bulb. ...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Chrome table Lamp 3 cylinder 1970 by Paul Mayen
Mid-Century Modern Chrome table Lamp 3 cylinder 1970 by Paul Mayen

Mid-Century Modern Chrome table Lamp 3 cylinder 1970 by Paul Mayen

By Paul Mayen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Chrome tubular table lamp by Paul Mayen for Habitat. Has (3) standard light bulbs. Has (3) 8” dia frosted white cylinders with a chrome frame that has a 10” dia ring base. Works perf...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern 3-Arm Table Lamp in Black and Gold, Yugoslavia 1960s
Mid Century Modern 3-Arm Table Lamp in Black and Gold, Yugoslavia 1960s

Mid Century Modern 3-Arm Table Lamp in Black and Gold, Yugoslavia 1960s

By Goffredo Reggiani

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a beautiful and elegant 3-arm Mid Century Modern table lamp done in style of Goffredo Reggiani.

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Vintage 1960s Serbian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

1960's Atomic Age Mid Century Modern Futuristic 3 Light Table Lamp
1960's Atomic Age Mid Century Modern Futuristic 3 Light Table Lamp

1960's Atomic Age Mid Century Modern Futuristic 3 Light Table Lamp

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Beautiful and Unusual 1960's Atomic Age Mid Century Modern Futurist Ceramic Table Lamp.

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Vintage 1960s American Futurist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Solid Teak Cylinder Table Lamp
Mid Century Solid Teak Cylinder Table Lamp

Mid Century Solid Teak Cylinder Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Very handsome tall, heavy and simple Danish design . The lighting element has a 3 way switch which can change the way the 5 bulbs light up for brightness. The stem from the dark tea...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Laurel Lamp Co Large Frosted Glass Teardrop Table Lamp
Laurel Lamp Co Large Frosted Glass Teardrop Table Lamp

Laurel Lamp Co Large Frosted Glass Teardrop Table Lamp

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine lighting acquisitions of a Vintage 3 light laurel lamp co large frosted glass Teardrop style MCM table lamp This vintage MCM lam...

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Hourglass Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston
Mid-Century Modern Hourglass Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston

Mid-Century Modern Hourglass Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston

By Gerald Thurston

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of striking, Mid-Century Modern, table lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier feature brown and beige ceramic hourglass bodies with brass accents - base, neck, pull chains and ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Willy Rizzo Table Lamp For Lumica, 1970's
Mid-Century Willy Rizzo Table Lamp For Lumica, 1970's

Mid-Century Willy Rizzo Table Lamp For Lumica, 1970's

By BD Lumica, Willy Rizzo

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage Italian Space Age Willy Rizzo design Lumica table lamp in brass and chrome with white color plastic shade. Bulb holders: E27 type, 3 pieces (bulbs are not included). Very goo...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century American Modern Chrome Three-Fixture Table Lamp
Mid-Century American Modern Chrome Three-Fixture Table Lamp

Mid-Century American Modern Chrome Three-Fixture Table Lamp

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century three fixture/3-way lamp with three elongated cylindrical chrome pillars supported by a round base. The orb vanity incandescent bulbs that we are using (40w/120v) can be ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

'Bulb Brass' Hand Blown Murano Crystal Glass Table Lamp in Brass for Ingo Maurer
'Bulb Brass' Hand Blown Murano Crystal Glass Table Lamp in Brass for Ingo Maurer

'Bulb Brass' Hand Blown Murano Crystal Glass Table Lamp in Brass for Ingo Maurer

By Ingo Maurer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

'Bulb Brass' hand blown Murano crystal glass table lamp in brass for Ingo Maurer Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. W...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Mid-Century Italian Table Lamp by Willy Rizzo for Lumica
Mid-Century Italian Table Lamp by Willy Rizzo for Lumica

Mid-Century Italian Table Lamp by Willy Rizzo for Lumica

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Vilnius, LT

Mid-century Italian table lamp in brass and gilded chrome decorated with natural suede leather elements on all base sides.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Metal Table Lamp by Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Metal Table Lamp by Temde, Switzerland, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Metal Table Lamp by Temde, Switzerland, 1960s

By Temde Leuchten

Located in Hamburg, DE

This is a rare table lamp from the Swiss manufacturer Temde. It is both a functional light source and a very decorative object.

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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen Ph 4/3 Table Lamp
Poul Henningsen Ph 4/3 Table Lamp

Poul Henningsen Ph 4/3 Table Lamp

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Berkeley, CA

The fixture is designed based on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs the majority of the light downwards. The shades are made of metal and painted white t...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Large Mid Century Modern Orange Drip Glaze Ceramic Table Lamp
Large Mid Century Modern Orange Drip Glaze Ceramic Table Lamp

Large Mid Century Modern Orange Drip Glaze Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Large and impressive ceramic table lamp. This lamp has a beautiful variegated orange, brown, and yellow drip glaze. It has all new wiring and takes a 3-way bulb.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Table Lamp, Brass & Glass, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Table Lamp, Brass & Glass, Italy

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Table Lamp, Brass & Glass, Italy

Located in Long Island City, NY

Murano glass table lamp Designed and made in Italy in 1960s Murano glass, enameled metal. Takes 1 medium base bulbs. Free US rewiring upon request. Free US continental shipping. No t...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Holm-Sørensen Table Lamp, Blown Glass, Chrome Base
Mid-Century Holm-Sørensen Table Lamp, Blown Glass, Chrome Base

Mid-Century Holm-Sørensen Table Lamp, Blown Glass, Chrome Base

By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Bergboms

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Long-stemmed white blown glass table lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen for Kastrup Holmegaard in the 1960s. The milk glass body features graceful curves and an elongated neck...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Stiffel "Rocket" Table Lamps in Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Stiffel "Rocket" Table Lamps in Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Stiffel "Rocket" Table Lamps in Brass

By Stiffel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Matched pair of glamorous Mid-Century Modern "Rocket Lamps" by Stiffel in patinated brass (ca. 1960s, USA). Slightly different lighting capabilities between the lamps (and hence a vi...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Beige Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Beige Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp, Italy

Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Beige Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp, Italy

Located in Miami, FL

Italian handmade beige ceramic table lamp with brass fitting. Comes with harp and finial. It is wired for the U.S. has a 3-way function and uses a 3-way light bulb. Height to socket:...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Poul Henningsen Ph 4½-3½ Glass Table Lamp
Poul Henningsen Ph 4½-3½ Glass Table Lamp

Poul Henningsen Ph 4½-3½ Glass Table Lamp

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Berkeley, CA

"The fixture is designed based on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs the majority of the light downwards. The shades are made of handblown opal three-lay...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Elegant Mid Century Modern Table Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätten Germany 1960s
Elegant Mid Century Modern Table Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätten Germany 1960s

Elegant Mid Century Modern Table Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätten Germany 1960s

By Vereinigte Werkstätten München

Located in München, BY

Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern table lamp. Designed and manufactured by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Germany, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Poul Henningsen Ph 3/2 Glass Table Lamp
Poul Henningsen Ph 3/2 Glass Table Lamp

Poul Henningsen Ph 3/2 Glass Table Lamp

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Berkeley, CA

The fixture is designed based on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs the majority of the light downwards. The shades are made of handblown opal three-laye...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Ceramic Lamp by the Rembrandt Lamp Company
Ceramic Lamp by the Rembrandt Lamp Company

Ceramic Lamp by the Rembrandt Lamp Company

By Rembrandt Lamp Company

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Ceramic blue crackle glaze lamp by the Rembrandt Lamp Co. Lamp measures 33" high from base to the bottom of socket and 9" diameter. We modified the lamp by replacing the upper atta...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Modernist Vintage 1970s Italian Giant Glass Bulb Table / Floor Light
Modernist Vintage 1970s Italian Giant Glass Bulb Table / Floor Light

Modernist Vintage 1970s Italian Giant Glass Bulb Table / Floor Light

By Stilnovo

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Giant bulb light, origin Italy, 1970s. Original 1970s giant glass bulb table light. The base and middle of this light are made of solid metal, the base is lacquered is white...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp made in Smoked Glass and Brass, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp made in Smoked Glass and Brass, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp made in Smoked Glass and Brass, 1960s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp made in Brass and Glass, 1960s This golden table lamp features a mouth-blown smoked glass globe.

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Glass Lamp by the Rembrandt Lamp Company, Ermanno Toso
Glass Lamp by the Rembrandt Lamp Company, Ermanno Toso

Glass Lamp by the Rembrandt Lamp Company, Ermanno Toso

By Rembrandt Lamp Company

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Glass possibly by Ermanno Toso (1903-1973) lamp by the Rembrandt Lamp Co. Wood base is 6.5" wide, 6.5" deep and 4" high. Glass portion is 23.5" high. Total height from base to th...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Brutalist Lamp by the Laurel Lamp Mfg. Company
Sculptural Brutalist Lamp by the Laurel Lamp Mfg. Company

Sculptural Brutalist Lamp by the Laurel Lamp Mfg. Company

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Sculptural brutalist table lamp on wood base manufactured by the Laurel Lamp Company in Newark, N.J. Base is 5" wide, 5" deep and 6.5" high. Total height from base to the top of so...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Drip Glaze Ceramic Table Lamp in Royal Haeger Style
Mid-Century Modern Drip Glaze Ceramic Table Lamp in Royal Haeger Style

Mid-Century Modern Drip Glaze Ceramic Table Lamp in Royal Haeger Style

By Royal Haeger

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Beautiful ceramic drip glaze table lamp. This lamp has multi-colored swirled drips on a brown background and a faux wood metal base. It has all new wiring and takes a 3-way bulb. T...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Bamboo Table Lamps, Italy
Set of Two Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Bamboo Table Lamps, Italy

Set of Two Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Bamboo Table Lamps, Italy

Located in Antwerp, BE

Two Mid-Century Modern elegant Hollywood Regency style ceramic table lamps with hand painted bamboo leaf or botanical motif over a gloss white glaze.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Art Deco Table Lamp, Chinese, Ceramic, Accent Light, Mid 20th Century
Vintage Art Deco Table Lamp, Chinese, Ceramic, Accent Light, Mid 20th Century

Vintage Art Deco Table Lamp, Chinese, Ceramic, Accent Light, Mid 20th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage Art Deco table lamp. A Chinese, ceramic accent light, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Italian mid-century modern table lamps LTA1 Sasso Caccia Dominioni Azucena 1950s
Italian mid-century modern table lamps LTA1 Sasso Caccia Dominioni Azucena 1950s

Italian mid-century modern table lamps LTA1 Sasso Caccia Dominioni Azucena 1950s

By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern table lamps LTA1 Sasso Caccia Dominioni Azucena 1950s Pair of table lamps mod.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Brass

1970s Laurel  Brutalist Table Lamp , USA
1970s Laurel  Brutalist Table Lamp , USA

1970s Laurel Brutalist Table Lamp , USA

By Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr, Harold Weiss

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Rare ' Laurel ' brutalist table lamp made of cut nail mounted on clear acrylic sheet . A nice , bold touch of modernity blended with raw sculptural brass welded cut nail tha...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Mushroom  Form  Table Lamp att. to Gerald Thurston c 1950's
Mid Century Mushroom  Form  Table Lamp att. to Gerald Thurston c 1950's

Mid Century Mushroom Form Table Lamp att. to Gerald Thurston c 1950's

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Chic architectural Mid Century dome top table lamp, attributed to Gerald Thurston, for Lightolier - circa 1950/1960's.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Poul Henningsen 4/3 Table Lamp from the 1960s
Vintage Poul Henningsen 4/3 Table Lamp from the 1960s

Vintage Poul Henningsen 4/3 Table Lamp from the 1960s

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Søborg, DK

Designer: Poul Henningsen (1894–1967) Manufacturer: Louis Poulsen, Denmark Model: PH 4/3 Table Lamp Year: Circa 1966, early production Materials: White lacquered metal shades...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome, Steel, Aluminum

Signed Philippe Jean Sculptural Dove Table Lamp French Mid-Century Modern 1970
Signed Philippe Jean Sculptural Dove Table Lamp French Mid-Century Modern 1970

Signed Philippe Jean Sculptural Dove Table Lamp French Mid-Century Modern 1970

By Philippe Jean

Located in Miami, FL

Superb and rare Philippe Jean 3 Part Table lamp, Porcelain Dove on a glass ball and Chrome Ring. Numbered 110/300 and Signed by Artist. US rewired and in working takes 25 watts 12 ...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel, Brass

Model 3/3 Table Lamp Glass and Wood by Luigi Massoni for Selenova, 1970s. Italy
Model 3/3 Table Lamp Glass and Wood by Luigi Massoni for Selenova, 1970s. Italy

Model 3/3 Table Lamp Glass and Wood by Luigi Massoni for Selenova, 1970s. Italy

By Selenova, Luigi Massoni

Located in Hagenbach, DE

´Model 3/3 Table Lamp in Glass and Wood by Luigi Massoni für Selenova, Italy, 1970s Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with E27 light bulb Wired and su...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique 3 arm table lamp Hunting by C. Florentine, Italy 1950s
Antique 3 arm table lamp Hunting by C. Florentine, Italy 1950s

Antique 3 arm table lamp Hunting by C. Florentine, Italy 1950s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Vintage beautiful table lamp with 3 glass balls by C. Florentine made in Italy in the 1950s. A hunting scene is depicted on the base of the lamp. Wiring replaced by a professional...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Early Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp Shades in Copper, 1930s
Early Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp Shades in Copper, 1930s

Early Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp Shades in Copper, 1930s

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Poul Henningsen & Louis Poulsen, Scandinavian Modern The iconic Poul Henningsen (PH 3/2) table lamp with shades in copper. Stand and socket house of browned brass. Bakelite swi...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

3-armed Adjustable Bordeaux Metal Rare Atomic Table Lamp, 1960s, France
3-armed Adjustable Bordeaux Metal Rare Atomic Table Lamp, 1960s, France

3-armed Adjustable Bordeaux Metal Rare Atomic Table Lamp, 1960s, France

Located in Hagenbach, DE

3-armed Adjustable Bordeaux Metal Rare Atomic Table Lamp, 1960s, France Lamp is in very good vintage condition. It has European plug. It can be converted to other countries plugs w...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Elegant Mid-Century "Decora" or Z Table Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips 1950s
Elegant Mid-Century "Decora" or Z Table Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips 1950s

Elegant Mid-Century "Decora" or Z Table Lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips 1950s

By Louis Kalff, Philips

Located in München, BY

Elegant Mid-Century Modern "Decora" or Z table lamp. Designed by Louis Kalff for Philips, Netherlands, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

'Sofi' Metal and Wood Table Lamp by Alvaro Benitez
'Sofi' Metal and Wood Table Lamp by Alvaro Benitez

'Sofi' Metal and Wood Table Lamp by Alvaro Benitez

By Alvaro Benitez, Eero Saarinen, Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

'Sofi' metal and wood table lamp by Alvaro Benitez. Hand-fabricated by Los Angeles based designer and lighting professional Alvaro Benitez, these UL listed and highly refined table l...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp, PATENDED, Copper and Amber Light Shades
Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp, PATENDED, Copper and Amber Light Shades

Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp, PATENDED, Copper and Amber Light Shades

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Poul Henningsen & Louis Poulsen, Scandinavian Modern The iconic Poul Henningsen (PH 3/2) table lamp with shades in amber glass. Stand and socket house of browned brass. Bakelite sw...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Pair of Venetian Glass Lamps by The Marbro Lamp Company, Los Angeles, CA.
Pair of Venetian Glass Lamps by The Marbro Lamp Company, Los Angeles, CA.

Pair of Venetian Glass Lamps by The Marbro Lamp Company, Los Angeles, CA.

By The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of MARBRO Venetian glass lamps. Lamps have been updated with brass bases and neck has been shortened. Lamps have also been professionally rewired for 3-way light bulbs. Both con...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

‘Rituals 3’ Hand Blown Opaline Glass Table Lamp in White for Foscarini
‘Rituals 3’ Hand Blown Opaline Glass Table Lamp in White for Foscarini

‘Rituals 3’ Hand Blown Opaline Glass Table Lamp in White for Foscarini

By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Foscarini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

‘Rituals 3’ hand blown opaline glass table lamp in white for Foscarini Designed by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba and produced by Foscarini, the Italian lighting firm founded in Venice ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rodolfo Dordoni ‘Buds 3’ Handblown Glass Table Lamp in Green for Foscarini
Rodolfo Dordoni ‘Buds 3’ Handblown Glass Table Lamp in Green for Foscarini

Rodolfo Dordoni ‘Buds 3’ Handblown Glass Table Lamp in Green for Foscarini

By Rodolfo Dordoni, Foscarini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rodolfo Dordoni ‘Buds 3’ handblown glass table lamp in green for Foscarini Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni and produced by Foscarini, the Italian lighting firm founded in Venice on the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass, Plastic

Rare 1950s Angelo Ostuni Multicolored 3-Shade Table Lamp for O-Luce
Rare 1950s Angelo Ostuni Multicolored 3-Shade Table Lamp for O-Luce

Rare 1950s Angelo Ostuni Multicolored 3-Shade Table Lamp for O-Luce

By O-Luce, Oluce, Angelo Ostuni

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare 1950s Angelo Ostuni Multicolored 3-Shade Table Lamp for O-Luce. An extremely rare and playful design executed in brass and painted metal by one of the most refined Italian desig...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Gorgeous Pair of Mid-Century Chinoiserie Art Glass Lamps
Gorgeous Pair of Mid-Century Chinoiserie Art Glass Lamps

Gorgeous Pair of Mid-Century Chinoiserie Art Glass Lamps

Located in Las Vegas, NV

A pair of large chinoiserie lamps from the 1960's. Egg shape glass body with Geisha gathering images applied to the inside. Beautiful brass adornments. Black lacquer wood base. Si...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Ceramic Green and Gold Table Lamps Marble Metallic, Set of 3
Vintage French Ceramic Green and Gold Table Lamps Marble Metallic, Set of 3

Vintage French Ceramic Green and Gold Table Lamps Marble Metallic, Set of 3

By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy, Louis Drimmer, Maison Jansen, Chapman Manufacturing Company

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Vintage French ceramic table lamps - tall classic vase lamps with faux marble Set of 3 table lamps Material: Porcelain - Ceramic Design : French Louis Drimmer (signed) Producer: Loui...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

1 of 3 Stunning Extra Large Glass Table Lamps by Peil & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
1 of 3 Stunning Extra Large Glass Table Lamps by Peil & Putzler, Germany, 1970s

1 of 3 Stunning Extra Large Glass Table Lamps by Peil & Putzler, Germany, 1970s

By Peill & Putzler

Located in Aachen, NRW

1 of 2 Wonderful extra-large midcentury mushroom table lamp by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s. Made of a single piece of blown and cased glass with black and red pigment inclusions ...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Opal

Brass & Opaline Glass 3 Lights 1959 Table Lamp by Stilnovo with Red Paper Shade
Brass & Opaline Glass 3 Lights 1959 Table Lamp by Stilnovo with Red Paper Shade

Brass & Opaline Glass 3 Lights 1959 Table Lamp by Stilnovo with Red Paper Shade

By Stilnovo

Located in Varese, Lombardia

This elegant abat jour was designed and produced by Stilnovo in the late 1950s. It is made from a white opaline glass shade with an elegant brass structure. A switch on the base mana...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Oversized Mid-Century Modern 1960s Fat Lava Lamp Base in Turquoise Ceramic
Oversized Mid-Century Modern 1960s Fat Lava Lamp Base in Turquoise Ceramic

Oversized Mid-Century Modern 1960s Fat Lava Lamp Base in Turquoise Ceramic

Located in COLMAR, FR

Due to its impressive size, it can be used either as a table lamp or as a floor lamp. Definitely a fun, hight decorative, mid-century modern statement lamp.

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Rare Red Italian Table Lamp with 3 Arms in the Style of Stilnovo, 1960s, Italy
Rare Red Italian Table Lamp with 3 Arms in the Style of Stilnovo, 1960s, Italy

Rare Red Italian Table Lamp with 3 Arms in the Style of Stilnovo, 1960s, Italy

By Stilnovo

Located in Hagenbach, DE

An Italian table lamp made in the 1960s. Made of metal and brass. The lighting has an exceptional design with 3 arms. The light requires three E14 light bulbs. Works with both 120...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Lamps Royal Copenhagen Fog&Morup Denmark 1960s
Pair Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Lamps Royal Copenhagen Fog&Morup Denmark 1960s

Pair Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Lamps Royal Copenhagen Fog&Morup Denmark 1960s

By Fog & Mørup, Inge-Lise Koefoed, Royal Copenhagen, Einar Johansen, Soholm Pottery

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Pair danish hand-painted table lamps from the late 1960s or early 1970s. Impressive bold graphic design by Inge-Lise Koefoed, featuring a decor in dark blue with greyish / beige el...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

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Vintage Mid-Century Table Lamp with 3 Lamps, circa 1960s
Vintage Mid-Century Table Lamp with 3 Lamps, circa 1960s

Vintage Mid-Century Table Lamp with 3 Lamps, circa 1960s

Unavailable

H 17.72 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Vintage Mid-Century Table Lamp with 3 Lamps, circa 1960s

Located in Hemiksem, VAN

Unique vintage table lamp with a round brass base, 3 curved brass rods, and white frosted opal oval/convex glass lampshades. Light bulbs: 3 x E14 max 60 watts. The lamp has been rewi...

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Table Lamps / Floor Lamps Att. Angelo Brotto, Set of 3
Mid-Century Table Lamps / Floor Lamps Att. Angelo Brotto, Set of 3

Mid-Century Table Lamps / Floor Lamps Att. Angelo Brotto, Set of 3

By Angelo Brotto

Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England

Att. Angelo Brotto, elegant set of chromed table lamps, or floor lamps, Italy circa 1970s made by Esperia, Poggibonsi. In a chromed finish and white enamel top ring. Newly rewired wi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Enamel, Chrome

Mid Century Table Lamp by Reggiani
Mid Century Table Lamp by Reggiani

Mid Century Table Lamp by Reggiani

Unavailable

H 22.05 in Dm 8.27 in

Mid Century Table Lamp by Reggiani

By Gioffredo Reggiani, Reggiani

Located in Budapest, HU

Rare Reggiani Italian table lamp. Made around 1970. Its columnar structure consists of a group of 12 parts of brass lamps. Original cables are included. We recommend twelve E14 10W m...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Mid Century studio pottery table lamp with shade
Mid Century studio pottery table lamp with shade

Mid Century studio pottery table lamp with shade

Unavailable

H 13.98 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Mid Century studio pottery table lamp with shade

Located in London, GB

Fabulous 1970s statement studio pottery table lamp with a black raffia drum shade (the shade is new) A heavy square lamp base with a brown and green over all mottled glaze and featu...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Mid 20th Century Brass American Eagle Table Lamp
Mid 20th Century Brass American Eagle Table Lamp

Mid 20th Century Brass American Eagle Table Lamp

Unavailable

H 35.5 in W 7 in D 5.5 in

Mid 20th Century Brass American Eagle Table Lamp

Located in Charlotte, NC

An Americana style American Eagle table lamp, unbranded. Solid brass with eagle perched on base, dark metal in center of base adds contrast and candlestick shaft to light fixture. Gl...

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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Mid 20th Century Terra Cotta Tuscan Fruit & Floral Motif Table Lamp
Mid 20th Century Terra Cotta Tuscan Fruit & Floral Motif Table Lamp

Mid 20th Century Terra Cotta Tuscan Fruit & Floral Motif Table Lamp

Located in Charlotte, NC

Has a removable brass harp and brass ball finial. Single standard bulb socket and 3-way rotary switch. Likely made in the USA, in the mid 20th Century.

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Mid-20th Century American Classical Roman Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Art Deco Bronze with Brass "Drips" Table Lamp
Mid 20th Century Art Deco Bronze with Brass "Drips" Table Lamp

Mid 20th Century Art Deco Bronze with Brass "Drips" Table Lamp

Located in Charlotte, NC

Single standard bulb socket with 3-way knob switch, removable brass harp and bronze ball finial.

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Mid Century Modern Italian Murano Fratelli Tosso Glass Table Lamp sgnd.
Mid Century Modern Italian Murano Fratelli Tosso Glass Table Lamp sgnd.

Mid Century Modern Italian Murano Fratelli Tosso Glass Table Lamp sgnd.

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Miami, FL

ALL HAND BLOWN GLASS BASE AND SHADE , CENTER OF BASE HAS A BRASS ROD. DIFFUSER /SHADE COULD BE LIFTED OFF. USES 3 CANDELABRA BULBS . THIS PIECE IS IN ALL ORIGINAL CONDITION.bOTH PIEC...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Blown Glass and Brass Table Lamp Lumica Spain, 1970
Mid-Century Modern Blown Glass and Brass Table Lamp Lumica Spain, 1970

Mid-Century Modern Blown Glass and Brass Table Lamp Lumica Spain, 1970

By BD Lumica

Located in Escalona, Toledo

Table lamp produced by the Spanish firm Lumica in the 1970s. Blown glass body. Golden lampholder with brass finishes with three E27 sockets that allows you to light 1, 2 or 3 bulbs t...

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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Crystal, Brass

Extra Large Mid 20th Century Modern Pottery Lamp
Extra Large Mid 20th Century Modern Pottery Lamp

Extra Large Mid 20th Century Modern Pottery Lamp

Unavailable

H 40 in W 12 in D 12 in

Extra Large Mid 20th Century Modern Pottery Lamp

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Mid 20th Century Modern style table lamp, unbranded.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century Gilt Bronze Table Lamp
19th Century Gilt Bronze Table Lamp

19th Century Gilt Bronze Table Lamp

Unavailable

H 19.3 in W 14.18 in D 6.7 in

19th Century Gilt Bronze Table Lamp

Located in Poling, West Sussex

A superb gilt bronze 3 branch table lamp. Mid-19th century, later wired to take electric bulbs.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1970s Modernist Italian Chrome and Lucite Sphere 3-Light Table Lamp
1970s Modernist Italian Chrome and Lucite Sphere 3-Light Table Lamp

1970s Modernist Italian Chrome and Lucite Sphere 3-Light Table Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1970s modernist Italian polished chrome and tubular blue capped Lucite three-light table lamp. Dimmer switch located on round base. Wired for the USA. Accommodates three standard tub...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Great Pair of 1950s Moss Modernist Spinning Dancers Lucite Lamps
Great Pair of 1950s Moss Modernist Spinning Dancers Lucite Lamps

Great Pair of 1950s Moss Modernist Spinning Dancers Lucite Lamps

By Moss Lamp Co. 1

Located in Mount Penn, PA

These really cool lamps are made of white Lucite and clear Lucite rods. The gold swirled parchment paper background are the backdrop for the metallic bronze, glossy and flat black gl...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Mid-Century Italian Marble Two Figure Lamp with Fibreglass Shade
Mid-Century Italian Marble Two Figure Lamp with Fibreglass Shade

Mid-Century Italian Marble Two Figure Lamp with Fibreglass Shade

Located in New Westminster, British Columbia

This wonderful Mid-Century Modern Italian carved marble lamp is striking. The two figures have so much character and the elongated faces are very typical of Mid-Century art. Made of ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

BITS Series No. 3 Table Lamp : walnut and antique drill bit, handmade to order
BITS Series No. 3 Table Lamp : walnut and antique drill bit, handmade to order

BITS Series No. 3 Table Lamp : walnut and antique drill bit, handmade to order

By Sam Keene Studio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

- black walnut - antique drill bit - cloth wrapped lamp cord - fully dimmable oil rubbed bronze fixture - tungsten bulbs. 7 x 5 x 18 inches (L x W x H.) Wired for 120 v outlets un...

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2010s American Table Lamps

Table Lamp by Ernst Keramik, 1970s, Gorgeous Stoneware Table Lamp with Shade
Table Lamp by Ernst Keramik, 1970s, Gorgeous Stoneware Table Lamp with Shade

Table Lamp by Ernst Keramik, 1970s, Gorgeous Stoneware Table Lamp with Shade

By Ernst Keramik

Located in Frederiksberg, DK

Table lamp by Ernst Keramik in the 1970s - gorgeous charcoal gray and red stoneware lamp stand with vintage shade included, all in excellent vintage condition. An expressive table...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Stoneware

Vintage Midcentury Red Metal Table Lamp
Vintage Midcentury Red Metal Table Lamp

Vintage Midcentury Red Metal Table Lamp

Unavailable

H 15 in W 8.75 in D 12 in

Vintage Midcentury Red Metal Table Lamp

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A good looking vintage midcentury red metal table or desk lamp with a gooseneck base and swivel mounted shade. The base measures 6" diameter and the shade measures 8 3/4" diameter. T...

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Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Coltrane Table Lamp in Gold- Plated and Steel
Coltrane Table Lamp in Gold- Plated and Steel

Coltrane Table Lamp in Gold- Plated and Steel

Unavailable

H 24.41 in Dm 7.49 in

Coltrane Table Lamp in Gold- Plated and Steel

By Delightfull

Located in New York, NY

The midcentury Coltrane table light is a modern lighting fixture, which embodies the contemporary principles of minimalism. With this in mind, DelightFULL’s designers came up with a ...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pillaret Trio Table Lamp by Studio Dunn
Pillaret Trio Table Lamp by Studio Dunn

Pillaret Trio Table Lamp by Studio Dunn

Unavailable

H 18 in W 15 in D 15 in

Pillaret Trio Table Lamp by Studio Dunn

By Studio DUNN

Located in Rumford, RI

Each bespoke piece is made to order in Rhode Island with a lead time of 8-10 weeks. Lamping: 120V/60Hz, 3 x E26 sockets, G16.5 bulb, 75W max ***Bulb sold separately.*** Please cont...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Pillaret 34in Table Lamp by Studio DUNN
Pillaret 34in Table Lamp by Studio DUNN

Pillaret 34in Table Lamp by Studio DUNN

Unavailable

H 34 in W 15 in D 15 in

Pillaret 34in Table Lamp by Studio DUNN

By Studio DUNN

Located in Rumford, RI

This stately lamp features a dramatic contrast of textures and materials. Almost 3 feet tall, the linen and steel column lamp has a presiding presence. Inspired by the 18th century B...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Aluminum, Steel

Table Lamp "Panthella" by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen
Table Lamp "Panthella" by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen

Table Lamp "Panthella" by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen

By Verner Panton

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Beautiful clean original first edition table lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1972. The original edition has the on/off switch integrated in the base, and not -like the recen...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

American Midcentury Space Age Sputnik Table Lamp by Underwriters Laboratories
American Midcentury Space Age Sputnik Table Lamp by Underwriters Laboratories

American Midcentury Space Age Sputnik Table Lamp by Underwriters Laboratories

By Underwriters Laboratories

Located in London, GB

Very impressive midcentury lamp a tall cylinder column with a six armed globe, turn multi function switch on the globe, to illuminate 3 or 6 bulbs. We have used these new modern si...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Table Lamp "Panthella" by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen
Table Lamp "Panthella" by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen

Table Lamp "Panthella" by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen

By Verner Panton

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Beautiful clean original 1st edition table lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1972. The original edition has the on/off switch integrated in the base, and not -like the recent ...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Swedish Olive Green Glass Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s
Swedish Olive Green Glass Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s

Swedish Olive Green Glass Table Lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960s

By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Carl Fagerlund is a popular household name in Sweden and has gained world-wide attention for his interesting table and ceiling lamps, often manufactured with interesting colors and s...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

1960's Asian Chinoiserie White Porcelain Table Lamps - Pair
1960's Asian Chinoiserie White Porcelain Table Lamps - Pair

1960's Asian Chinoiserie White Porcelain Table Lamps - Pair

Located in Charlotte, NC

A pair of Asian Chinoiserie style table lamps, unbranded. Body is made of porcelain in an urn style, creamy white in color, raised floral Chinoiserie scene, and on a painted ceramic ...

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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960's Asian Inspired Green Tree of Life Table Lamp
1960's Asian Inspired Green Tree of Life Table Lamp

1960's Asian Inspired Green Tree of Life Table Lamp

Unavailable

H 33.25 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in

1960's Asian Inspired Green Tree of Life Table Lamp

Located in Charlotte, NC

An Asian inspired table lamp, unbranded. Made of ceramic in a rounded square shape, green and black in color with Tree of Life on all four sides, a gold accent ring over base, and a ...

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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

1970s Italian Harvey Guzzini for Guzzini White Lacquered Metal Table Lamp
1970s Italian Harvey Guzzini for Guzzini White Lacquered Metal Table Lamp

1970s Italian Harvey Guzzini for Guzzini White Lacquered Metal Table Lamp

By Harvey Guzzini, iGuzzini

Located in London, England

1970s Italian white-lacquered metal table lamp with a white conical acrylic shade. Designed by Harvey Guzzini and manufactured by Guzzini. The shade unscrews from the base at the t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Table Lamp No. 6342 by Marianne Starck, Michael Andersen & Son, 1960s
Table Lamp No. 6342 by Marianne Starck, Michael Andersen & Son, 1960s

Table Lamp No. 6342 by Marianne Starck, Michael Andersen & Son, 1960s

By Marianne Starck, Michael Andersen & Son

Located in Frederiksberg, DK

Table lamp, no. 6342 is designed by the German ceramicist Marianne Starck in the 1960s and produced by Danish pottery Michael Andersen & Søn - Danish modern cobalt blue and brown lam...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

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Mid Century Table Lamp 3 Bulb For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century table lamp 3 bulb for your home. A mid century table lamp 3 bulb — often made from metal, glass and chrome — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a mid century table lamp 3 bulb, we have 51 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mid century table lamp 3 bulb you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century table lamp 3 bulb is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century table lamp 3 bulb over the years, but those crafted by Ingo Maurer, Robert Sonneman and Design M are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Table Lamp 3 Bulb?

A mid century table lamp 3 bulb can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,250, while the lowest priced sells for $295 and the highest can go for as much as $3,850.

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

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.

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.