Postmodern Tikal Table Lamp
By Pier Giuseppe Ramella
Located in Paddington, NSW
The “Tikal” table lamp, designed by Pier Giuseppe Ramella for Arteluce, is a distinctive example of
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Postmodern Tikal Table Lamp
By Pier Giuseppe Ramella
Located in Paddington, NSW
The “Tikal” table lamp, designed by Pier Giuseppe Ramella for Arteluce, is a distinctive example of
Metal
$5,500
H 34.5 in W 1 in D 1 in
20th Century Italian Pair of Vintage Murano Glass Table, Desk Lamps by Balboa
By Balboa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of table, desk lamps produced by Balboa. Handmade in a
Murano Glass, Acrylic
$1,804
H 12.6 in W 10.24 in D 7.09 in
Mid-Century Model “2433” Brass Desk Lamp by Valinte Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
A sculptural mid-century desk lamp in solid brass, defined by its flowing S-shaped stem and low
Brass
$4,689
H 25.6 in Dm 17.33 in
Space Age or Mid Century Modern Twirling Medusa Lamp in White Steel and Aluminum
By Valenti, Olaf von Bohr
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
called Medusa. It could be used as a table lamp, a desk lamp or as a floor lamp. It was built in Italy
Metal, Aluminum
$1,750
H 14 in W 10 in D 14 in
Maurizio Tempestini for Laurel Adjustable Swedish Brass Desk Lamp, 1960s
By Maurizio Tempestini, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Mid Century Laurel lamp Co. D-747 swedish brass table lamp, 1960s. Featuring a sculpted
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Kai Ruokonen Brass Table Lamps for Orno
By Kai Ruokonen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
narrow stems that finish at a round brass base. Each lamp has two light bulbs with a dainty push switch
Brass
$4,088
H 36.23 in Dm 18.51 in
Brown Ceramic Curved Lamp with Walnut Wooden Base, Custom Lampshade by R. Houben
Located in Rijssen, NL
Heavy quality large ceramic table floor/table lamp with walnut foot, 1970s. This lamp base brings
Ceramic
Pair of Contemporary Italian Table Lamps
Located in London, London
smooth, rounded shape of the base adds a touch of organic sophistication, making these lamps a versatile
Wood
$205Sale Price|77% Off
H 12.6 in W 10.24 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Minimalist Black Metal Desk Lamp, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
design. The black metal lampshade and round base are connected by a solid, sharp arm. The lamp has strong
Metal
$866Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.45 in Dm 16.15 in
Original Modernist Huge Table Light with Metal Base, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Table light Origin: Italy Age: 1950s Original 1960s table light
Metal
$3,750
H 13.98 in Dm 12.21 in
Brass Table Lamp by Eino Schroderus, Finland First half of the 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
functional objects. This brass table lamp by Finnish designer Eino Schroderus has a quietly refined presence
Brass
Large Vintage Brass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very large vintage brass table lamp, made in England and dating from around the 1960
Brass
Hand Painted Chinoiserie Scene Porcelain Pair Table Lamp
Located in Tarry Town, NY
resting on a square footed base. Each lamp is in great working condition. Each lamp comes with a round
Porcelain, Wood, Paint
Yasha Heifetz Rotaflex Table Lamp
By Yasha Heifetz, Heifetz Rotaflex, Rodisco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this rare, all-original Yasha Heifetz table lamp manufactured by Rodisco
Brass
Vintage Porcelain Table Lamp with Gilded Greek Key Accents
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
meanders wrap the body of the lamp, raised on round brass base. Stock ID: D4014
Milk Glass
Brass & Marble Column Table Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
knop and floral drip pan. The lamp is supported below with a square marble plinth base on round brass
Marble, Brass
$19,900
H 20.25 in Dm 14.5 in
20th Century French Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamp by Max Ingrand & Fontana Art
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern French, Italian table lamp made of hand crafted lacquered metal
Metal, Bronze
Brass Table Lamp with Silk Shade
Located in Asheville, NC
Unusual brass candlestick lamp on stepped pyramid square base with classical x motifs embossed on
Table lamp in reconstituted stone, 1960s
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Elegant and sculptural, this reconstituted stone lamp captivates with its rounded shape and
Stone
Jean Boris Lacroix Etched Glass Lamp in Rounded Form
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in Stamford, CT
mounting on the base. The lamp is dated 1929 and has the model number (B. 50) along with the signature
Glass
Vintage Boho Eglomise Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning vintage églomisé table lamp exudes bohemian charm with its captivating hand-painted
Glass, Paint
$2,400
H 13.25 in W 29.25 in D 6.5 in
Koch & Lowy Articulated Swing Brass Desk Lamp Mid-Century Modern 1965 Stamped
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Miami, FL
all forms of lighting, from table to floor lamps, and chandeliers. It is best known and recognized
Stone, Brass, Metal
Brass and Opal Glass Table Lamp
Located in Voorburg, NL
Chique Brass and Opal Glass Table lamp. Sophisticated and solid brass base with a graphical design
Brass
Large Italian Glass Table Lamp by VeArt
By VeArt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large scale glass table lamp by VeArt, Italy. The lamp features a single-piece construction with a
Glass
American Midcentury Beige Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century beige porcelain table lamp with a tapered neck and stylized multi-colored
Ceramic
American Midcentury Beige Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century (1960s) beige cone shaped ceramic table lamp with an orange fluted design
Ceramic
American Midcentury Beige Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century cream colored porcelain table lamp with "love-me-not" floral relief and a wood
Porcelain
Tyndale Midcentury American Mercury Glass Table Lamp
By Tyndale
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American Mercury Glass table lamp in compressed cylindrical form with rounded edges
Metal
$1,503 / set
H 25.2 in Dm 7.09 in
Pair of Chinese Crackle Glazed Porcelain Lamps with Wooden Base and Lampshades
Located in Prato, Tuscany
historical information to ensure the authenticity of our pieces. This exceptional pair of table lamps was
Brass
Georgia Jacob Kali Table Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Materials: Round white marble base. Lampshade made of white and orange fabric soaked in some
Marble
Chinese Midcentury Turquoise Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese Mid-Century turquoise porcelain ginger jar shaped lamp with a floral design in relief
Porcelain
$1,200
H 33 in Dm 12.5 in
Late 20th Century Solid Brass Geometric Tall Table Lamp Black Fabric Drum Shade
Located in Miami, FL
Minimalism Italian solid brass table lamp with geometrical shaped stem and round base. Comes with
Brass
Ceramic Table Lamp Made in Denmark
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant brutalis table lamp in the style of Pelletier, France, dating back to the1950s - 1970s
Ceramic, Fabric
Italian Terracotta Fruit Basket Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
basket. This sculptural terracotta table lamp was made in Italy in the 1950s. The base is shaped as an
Brass
Designer Modernist Bronze or Brass Table Lamp
Located in Milford, NH
round donut form body with rectangular felt lined base. This vintage lamp dates to the second half of
Bronze, Brass
American Midcentury Brown Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
American midcentury brown and black striated cylindrical 2-tier table lamp with a brown metal round
Ceramic
Pair of 20th Century French Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
This impressive table lamp features a striking mid-20th-century design, crafted from gilded and
Wood
Heavy Brown minimalist wooden table lamp, 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
lighting mid-century design Scandinavian lamp retro decor vintage lighting warm interior decorative object
Wood
Fine Pair of Cut Crystal Table Lamps
By Paul Hansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, with bronze fittings, raised on round crystal plinth, on Carrara marble base. Matching finial. Stock
Carrara Marble, Crystal
$2,800
H 60 in W 23 in D 23 in
Mid Century Modern Chrome Base Floor Lamp w/ Three Circular Built Stand Tables
By Achille Castiglioni, Robert Sonneman, Flos, Milo Baughman, Kovach
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very cool Mid-Century Modern chrome floor lamp with three round built in multi level tables or
Chrome
Pair of Bamboo Midcentury Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Bamboo Mid-Century table lamps with an open design on a round oak base (PRICED AS Pair
Bamboo, Oak
$4,797 / set
H 27.96 in Dm 14.57 in
Pair of Soholm Lamps with Custom Round Brique Lampshades René Houben, 1960s
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Rijssen, NL
Ceramic table lamps by Soholm, Denmark, 1960s. This high-end sculptural piece is handmade ceramic
Ceramic, Silk
$4,088
H 32.68 in Dm 15.75 in
Bitossi Round Stone Gold Lamp, Custom Rattan Double Lampshade by R. Houben
By Bitossi
Located in Rijssen, NL
Heavy quality large Bitossi ceramic table floor/table lamp, 1970s. This lamp base brings rich
Ceramic
1960s French Brass & Metal Chain Mail Rounded Orb Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mail Rounded Orb Lamp, embodying the creativity of mid-century design. Standing 29 inches tall to the
Metal, Brass
Bronzed Chinoiserie Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of bronzed Chinoiserie table lamps. Elaborately decorated with small birds in high relief
Brass, Bronze
Italian 1970s Sculptural Chrome Table Lamp
Located in Montclair, NY
A unique and sculptural Italian 1970s table lamp in chrome with custom shade. The base consists of
Chrome
Jean Besnard Table Lamp, France 1950's
By Jean Besnard
Located in New York, NY
Spherical table lamp with a white glaze and a geometric pattern over a black center stripe. Round
Ceramic
Georges Pelletier Decorative Ceramic Table Lamp
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Table lamp by the French artist Georges Pelletier, featuring a striking, sculptural design blending
Ceramic
1960s French Brass and Metal Tripod Table Lamp
Located in London, London
A delicate 1960s table lamp combining a light, architectural base with a softly decorative shade
Brass
Murano Gilt Glass Bubble Table Lamps - Pair #1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Murano bubble lamps in their fine gilt glass with five graduated balls. Round domed bases
Art Glass
Italian Venetian Murano Glass Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Italian 1940's Venetian large, bulbous table lamp composed of iridescent gold Murano glass formed
Gold Leaf
Vintage Coastal Split Reed Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
table lamp. The cylindrical body is meticulously wrapped in natural split reed, offering a warm, organic
Metal
Louis Kalff, Timor table lamp, Philips, 1960s
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Uppsala, SE
Timor table lamp from the 1930s designed by Louis Kalff for Philips with a round sheet metal shade
Metal, Chrome, Sheet Metal
Hansen Glass and Brass Table Lamp
By Hansen Lighting Co., Metalarte Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hansen glass and brass tubular table lamp with round base. Designed by Hansen Lamps Inc. and
Brass
$1,190
H 20.48 in Dm 4.73 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Onyx Marble Light Base Table Light, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
marble standing on a nice shaped round formed base element. The origin of this one of a kind light stand
Onyx, Marble, Metal
Burnished Brass Peacock Table Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
depicts a peacock on a branch mid-song. The round base is beveled with three block feet. Measure 9"W x 9"D
Metal, Brass
Round Blue Coral Ceramic Lamp, Custom White Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
Located in Rijssen, NL
Heavy quality large ceramic table floor/table lamp, 1970s. This lamp base brings rich visual
Ceramic
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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Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
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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.
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