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Linestra_2. Contemporary minimalistic table lamp in aluminium
By Bijeen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Contemporary Linestra table lamp in aluminium is part of The Podium Series; a set of lamps made by
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2010s Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Adjustable Table Lamp by Lidokov, 1960s
By Lidokov
Located in Praha, CZ
Minimalistic table lamp with adjustable height and shade with two separate circuits. On each side
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Bergboms B-017 Midcentury Table Lamp, 1960s, Sweden.
By Bergboms
Located in Bromma, SE
Scandinavian Modern, Clean and Minimalistic Table Lamp in Brass made by Bergbom, Sweden. Model B
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Minimalistic Model 61071/1 Idman Oy Table Lamp, 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Minimalistic model 61071/1 Idman Oy table lamp from the 1950s. Brass, opaline glass shade with
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Extremely rare minimalistic Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Germany 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, minimalistic and lovely Mid Century Modern table lamp / bedside table lamp
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Minimalistic Carbon Table Light/High Tech LED Table Lamp by Tokio
By Asobi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Carbon table light, a new addition to the carbon light product family, is a high-tech LED task lamp
Category

2010s Slovenian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Composition

Exceptional Minimalistic Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp or Desk Light, 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, minimalistic Mid-Century Modern table lamp or desk light. Manufactured probably in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ballena. Contemporary minimalistic and sculptural floor lamp
By Bijeen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Contemporary and minimal floor lamp Ballena is part of The Podium Series; a set of lamps made by
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2010s Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Minimalistic Chrome Targetti Sankey Table Light, Italy, 1970s
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Voorburg, NL
minimalistic design with surprisingly efficient Chrome tubes on an adjustable plastic rounded base. The lamp is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Adjustable Minimalistic Mid-Century Modern Desk Light by Gebrüder Cosack 1960s
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Munich, DE
Rare & Minimalistic Mid Century Modern desk light or table lamp. Adjustable height and lamp shade
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Nickel

Rare Midcentury Table Lamps by Pokrok
By Pokrok
Located in Vienna, AT
Pokrok Zilina desk or table lamp minimalistic cubistic geometric design the case is made of metal
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Midcentury Table Lamps by Pokrok
Rare Midcentury Table Lamps by Pokrok
H 6.3 in W 8.67 in D 3.15 in
"Lio" Glass Table Lamp by Vistosi, Italy, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Milan, IT
Minimalistic "Lio" glass table lamp by Vistosi. Pure crystal shape with opaline glass hiding and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Vico Magistretti Kuta Table Lamp for Oluce, Italy, 1980s
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Milan, IT
Minimalistic Kuta table lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce, Italy, 1980s.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pausania Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Artemide, Italy
By Artemide, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic Pausania Table Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Artemide, Italy, 1980s. In the 1980s, the
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Antique 1680s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Black Danish Minimalist Table Lamp by Hans Schwazer for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This rare Minimalistic modernist table lamp was designed by Hans Schwazer in the 1970s. It bears
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Vintage 1970s Danish Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Bergboms Sweden Teak & Leather Mid-Century Table or Side Lamp, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and minimalistic Scandinavian modernist table or side lamp from the 1960s, designed and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Leather, Wood, Teak

Rare 'Minilux' Desk Light or Table Lamp by Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler 1960s
By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler, Baltensweiler AG
Located in Munich, DE
Minimalistic Mid-Century Modern 'Minilux' table lamp or desk light. Adjustable arm and shade
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Iron

Rare 'Minilux' Desk Light or Table Lamp by Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler 1960s
By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler, Baltensweiler AG
Located in Munich, DE
Minimalistic Mid-Century Modern 'Minilux' table lamp or desk light. Adjustable arm and shade
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Aluminum, Steel

Bauhaus Table Lamp '967' by Marianne Brandt & Hin Bredendieck for Kandem, 1930s
By Hin Bredendieck, Marianne Brandt
Located in Munich, DE
Minimalistic Bauhaus / modernist table lamp or desk light. Adjustable arm and shade. Designed by
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1960s Yki Nummi Series 40-040 Red Table Lamps for Stockmann-Orno
By Orno Stockmann, Yki Nummi, Stockmann-Orno
Located in Glendale, CA
painted metal and chrome. Manufacturer's stamp in metal. A striking yet minimalistic pair of table lamps
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Minimalistic Achille Castiglioni "Tubino" Table Lamp
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Berlin, DE
Radical and super minimalistic table lamp designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1949 when the first
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lad Team Table Lamp by Swiss Lamps International
By Lad Team
Located in Berlin, DE
Minimalistic table lamp designed by Lad Team, manufactured by Swiss Lamps International.
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Swedish Large Pine Table Lamp Base, 1960s
Located in Riga, Latvia
Nice minimalistic table lamp from Staks Armatur AB, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pine

Contemporary Minimalistic Carbon Table Lamp by Tokio.
By Asobi
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Carbon light table a new addition to carbon light product family is a high tech LED task lamp made
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2010s Slovenian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Composition

Minimalistic Kundalini Dabi Poise Led Matt Black Table Lamp
By Kundalini
Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia
-way interaction with the light. Dimmable table lamp. Matt black metallic diffuser and structure
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lambda Table Lamp by Studio Lampent
Located in London, GB
Lambda is a minimalistic, handcrafted table lamp from pinewood. Throughout its fascinatingly simple
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2010s Swedish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Lambda Table Lamp by Studio Lampent
Lambda Table Lamp by Studio Lampent
H 13 in W 13.78 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chrome Table Lamps
Located in Concord, MA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern minimalistic chrome table lamps with ivory sateen shades Measures
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Lamp Edifice #41
Located in PARIS, FR
Edifice #41: a minimalistic and mineral table lamp. Discover this table lamp designed by the
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2010s French Other Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Lamp Edifice #41
Lamp Edifice #41
H 19.69 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Minimalistic table lamp by SCE, France, 1980s
By SCE France 1
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful and minimalistic table lamp made in France by SCE, in the 1980s. In the style of the
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Minimalistic Table Lamp in Lacquered Red Metal by Targetti Sankey, 1980s
By Targetti Sankey
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Beautiful patent design lamp with a distinctive antropomophic shape manufactured by Targetti in the
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Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Minimalistic Adjustable Table Lamp Elidus in Brass, Sweden, 1970s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This adjustable minimalistic table lamp / desk light in brass, was design by Björn Svensson
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Fontana Arte White Ball Table Lamps Set of 2
By Fontana Arte
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two Italian minimalistic table lamps attributed to Fontana Arte, Italy 1950s. Mounted on a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1952 Gino Sarfatti Tri-Color Table Lamp for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Gino Sarfatti Table lamp for Arteluce. A striking yet minimalistic table lamp designed by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

1952 Gino Sarfatti 3-Shade Table Lamp for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
1952 Gino Sarfatti 3-shade table lamp for Arteluce. A striking yet minimalistic table lamp designed
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Minimalistic Elegance of Italian Table Lamp
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Minimalistic Elegance of Italian Table Lamp Small and minimalistic italian table lamp. This lamp
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Minimalistic Elegance of Italian Table Lamp
Minimalistic Elegance of Italian Table Lamp
H 11.82 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
1960s Yki Nummi Series 40-040 Red Table Lamp for Stockman Orno
By Yki Nummi, Stockmann-Orno, Orno Stockmann
Located in Glendale, CA
metal and chrome. Manufacturer's stamp in metal. A striking yet minimalistic table lamp designed by
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Rare Minimalistic Table / Desk Lamp by Bjart Rhenen, 1980s, Netherlands
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Rare minimalistic table / desk lamp by Bjart Rhenen, 80s Netherlands. Two black metal wires that
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Minimalistic Adjustable Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Desk Light, 1960s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, articulated Mid-Century Modern table lamp or desk light. Designed and manufactured
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Two Charming Minimalistic Oak Table Lamps with Lunopal Shades by Domus 1980s
By Domus
Located in München, DE
Two charming minimalist oak wood table lamps with Lunopal shades. Great minimalist Postmodern
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Oak

70s Minimalistic Lamps by Targetti Sankey in Orange and Chrome - Set of 2
By Targetti Sankey
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
to add a unique accent to their interior. Price is for the pair. item. desk, table or bedside lamp
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Petite Italian Table Lamps
By Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
minimalistic Arteluce table lamps in brass with multipositional red shade, two available
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of Petite Italian Table Lamps
Pair of Petite Italian Table Lamps
H 11 in W 4 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Minimalist Table Lamp 'Atlantis' by Hans Schwazer for Holmegaard, 1970s
By Hans Schwazer
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This rare modernistic and minimalistic metal table lamp was designed by Hans Schwazer in 1976. Its
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Vintage 1970s Danish Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Large Danish Table Lamp by Per Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus, 1970s
By Per Linnemann-Schmidt, Palshus Stentoj
Located in Asaa, DK
Very tall and minimalistic stoneware table lamp with beautiful brownish/grey glace. It has a wide
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Minimalist Design Postmodern Plexiglass Halogen Table Lamps from France
Located in München, DE
Pair of rare beautiful Postmodern plexiglass halogen table lamps. Great minimalistic high quality
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Adjustable Postmodern Table Lamp Fire Fly by Emanuele Ricci for Artemide 1989
By Emanuele Ricci, Artemide
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant, minimalistic and articulated table lamp or desk light 'Fire Fly'. Designed by
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Adjustable Neolux Desk Lamp by Louis Dernier & Hamlyn Limited England 1930s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, minimalistic Modernist Neolux table lamp or desk light with adjustable shade
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Vintage 1930s English Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Cobra Minimalistic Table Lamp
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Brass Cobra Minimalistic Table Lamp
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Cobra Minimalistic Table Lamp
Brass Cobra Minimalistic Table Lamp
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Finnish Minimalistic Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish Minimalistic table lamp from the 1950s. Brass and linen. Good vintage condition, minor
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Finnish Minimalistic Table Lamp, 1950s
Finnish Minimalistic Table Lamp, 1950s
H 9.45 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Splendid pair of Italian 1950s minimalistic table lamps.
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid pair of Italian 1950s minimalistic table lamps.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Whimsical Robot Minimalistic Desk Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very rare minimalistic table lamp produced from simple Industrial parts that mimic the elegance of
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Whimsical Robot Minimalistic Desk Lamp
Whimsical Robot Minimalistic Desk Lamp
H 14.57 in W 13 in D 5.91 in
1970 George Kovacs Minimalistic Chrome Cylinder Table Lamp, Rewired
By George Kovacs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewired Minimalistic chrome cylinder table lamp by George Kovacs included natural cream fabric
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Ecolighy Pair of Table Lamp, Italy, 1960
By Ecolight
Located in Naples, IT
Very nice minimalistic design pair of tables lamp dating from the early 60 made out of brushed
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Pair of 1952 Gino Sarfatti Tricolore Table Lamps for Arteluce
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Gino Sarfatti Tricolore table lamps for Arteluce. A striking yet minimalistic pair of
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Mid Century Industrial German Table Lamp Made of Metal, Brass and Teak
Located in München, DE
Large German mid century Industrial table lamp. Minimalistic very beautiful design with a brass
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Bauhaus Table Lamp by Jacobus Johannes Pieter Oud for W. H. Gispen 1920s
By J.J. Pieter Oud, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional, minimalistic Bauhaus / Modernist table lamp or desk light with adjustable height and
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1960s Yki Nummi Series 40-040 Red Table Lamps for Stockman Orno
By Stockmann-Orno, Yki Nummi, Orno Stockmann
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1960s Yki Nummi Series 40-040 red table lamps for Stockman Orno. Executed in red and black
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Minimalistic Desk Lamp by Kosack 1960
By Kosack
Located in Berlin, DE
Minimalistic Desk Lamp by Kosack Leuchten , ca 1960 , rotates 360 degrees , E27 Fitting
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Vintage 1960s German Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Minimalistic Desk Lamp by Kosack 1960
Minimalistic Desk Lamp by Kosack 1960
H 15.75 in W 4.73 in D 13.78 in
Minimalistic Design Black Ceramic Table Light, 1980's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black ceramic table or desk light with a small switch on the side. In good original condition.
Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Minimalistic Mod. 613 Articulating Desk Lamp by Paolo Rizzatto for Arteluce 1975
By Paolo Rizzatto, Arteluce
Located in Koper, SI
project, the table version of the 265 wall lamp. This lamp was conceived to cover the whole area of any
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Minimalistic Counterbalance Floorlamp by Abo Randers, Denmark, 1979
Located in Brussels , BE
Minimalistic counterbalance floorlamp by Abo Randers, Denmark 1979 variable width and height.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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Minimalistic Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of minimalistic table lamps is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique minimalistic table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and aluminum. Find 351 antique and vintage minimalistic table lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 118 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Minimalistic table lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of minimalistic table lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern minimalistic table lamps are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made minimalistic table lamps over the years, but those made by Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille and Louise Roe are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Minimalistic Table Lamps?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,366, while they’re typically $133 on the low end and $39,869 highest priced.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Minimalistic Table Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Laurel Lamp table lamp, first check the bottom of the base and the bulb socket for a label, tag or other marking. Some pieces display the Laurel brand name or a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information published on trusted online resources to make an identification. Since not all Laurel table lamps bear markings, you may need to search image galleries to see if you can find a model that matches your lamp. You can also consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for an expert opinion. Find a variety of Laurel Lamp Company lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify your table lamp, look it over in search of a maker's mark. Check the base, neck, light receptacle and shade for an engraving, embossing, stamp, label or other mark. With lamps that have felted bottoms, this may require lifting the fabric to reveal the material beneath. After finding a maker's mark, research it using trusted online resources to learn who the maker was and learn more about your fixture. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can help as needed. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Tiffany table lamp, first take a close look at the base. Some pieces will bear a stamp or label that says, "Tiffany Studios," and newer lamps may also feature a serial number. By comparing the number and markings to information and images shared by trusted online resources, you can begin the identification process. If your lamp isn't marked, the base construction can provide more clues about the maker. Tiffany lamps usually feature bronze bases that feel weighty. Older models typically have a gray metal ring on their bottoms as well. In addition to examining the base, try turning the lamp on for a while and then touching the stained glass shade. Tiffany lamps tend to stay cool due to the thickness of the glass, so if yours feels hot, it may be the work of a different manufacturer. When in doubt, use the identification services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Tiffany lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

    Find vintage table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

    Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify a Bradley and Hubbard table lamp, examine the base, neck and shade. Many Bradley & Hubbard lamps feature a mark consisting of the brand name centered inside a triangle. For unmarked pieces, it's usually necessary to use the characteristics of the lamp to make an identification. Bradley & Hubbard is well known for its intricate glass shades and ornate brass and bronze bases. Looking at photographs of the maker's lamps published on trusted online resources can help you get familiar with its style. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you. Shop a diverse assortment of Bradley & Hubbard furniture on 1stDibs.

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