Art Deco Streamlined Nickle "Cobra" Table Lamp by Norman Bel Geddes for Faries
By Norman Bel Geddes, Faries Lamp Co.
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco Cobra Table lamp originates from the United States Circa 1930 designed by Norman Bel Geddes for Fairies.
Nickel
Pair of Vintage Modern White Wood and Brushed Chrome "Orbit" Sphere Lamps
By Donald Deskey, Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These pictures do not do the lamps any justice. They are not reproductions. They are original Vintage designs that have been carefully and expertly re-done. New paint on wood, origin...
Wood
Unavailable
H 12 in Dm 8 in
Art Deco Streamline "Cobra" Lamp by Norman Bel Geddes for Fairies, circa 1930s
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Denver, CO
Iconic Art Deco streamline table lamp by Norman Bel Geddes for the Fairies lamp company, circa 1930s.
Metal
Unavailable
H 66.5 in Dm 12 in
Pair of Polished 1930s Art Deco Fluted Torchieres after Norman Bel Geddes
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Portland, OR
An amazing pair of polished 1930s Art Deco fluted torchieres. They steels lamps have been professionally polished and rewired. They cast a wonderful upward glow onto the wall and cei...
Steel
Original Art Deco Airplane Lamp with Illuminating Glass
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful airplane lamp was designed and produced in the 1930s. It holds a tubular light bulb inside the removable glass shade which illuminates the fuselage. The on and off swi...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 65 in Dm 18 in
Pair of Grand 1930s Polished Starlite Torchiere with Perforated Diffusers
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Portland, OR
The elegant torchieres cast light upward and outward. The perforated tops makes the sparkle with like the evening sky. The stem features brass accent to the base. The lamps have been...
Steel
Norman Bel Geddes Cobra Lamp
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Classic 1930's Modern, Industrial, Streamline designed Lamp in Copper plated Brass, sits on 8" base. Rewired and restored
Brass
Sold
H 12.5 in Dm 11.5 in
Art Deco Streamlined Nickle "Cobra" Table Lamp by Norman Bel Geddes for Faries
By Faries Lamp Co., Norman Bel Geddes
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco Cobra Table lamp originates from the United States Circa 1930 designed by Norman Bel Geddes for Fairies.
Nickel
Pair of Nickel Plate Machine Age Floor Lamps
By Raymond Loewy, Walter Dorwin Teague, Norman Bel Geddes, Walter Von Nessen, Henry Dreyfuss
Located in New Windsor, NY
A wonderful pair of nickel plate Machine Age floor lamps, circa 1930-1935. Newly rewired and new bulb sockets. Minimalist design. Weighted base. Shades not included. Good overall con...
Iron, Nickel
Sold
H 12.5 in W 10.75 in D 11.5 in
1947 Streamline "eye-saver" Cobra Desk Lamp by Jean Otis Reinecke Faries
By Norman Bel Geddes, Jean Otis Reinecke
Located in Buffalo, NY
Reinecke 1947 Art Deco Norman Bel Geddes Era Greta Grossman Style Brass Copper Metal Wonderful original condition,, Original surface, finish , patina,, tested and working perfectly..
Metal, Brass
Cobra Table Lamp by Norman bel Geddes
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Hudson, NY
Streamline modern table lamp, American classic. Bronzed copper; produced by Fairies Manufacturing Co.
Revere Coquette Art Deco Boudoir Lamp by Norman Bel Geddes
By Norman Bel Geddes, Revere Copper and Brass, Inc.
Located in Dallas, TX
Revere catalog # 127, satin copper and green ruffle. Mid-1930s design. Documented Bel Geddes design. Difficult to find lamp, in the rarer copper or green combination. Unrestored...
Norman Bel Geddes Cobra Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic vintage Deco/Machine Age desk lamp. Generally attributed to Norman Bel Geddes, the aptly named Cobra lamp was produced by Faries Manufacturing Company, Illionois, USA.
Cobra Lamp by Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Oakland, CA
Very smart American streamline design by Norman Bel Geddes for Faries Manufacturing. Nice use of mixed metals.
Brass, Aluminum
NORMAN BEL GEDDES Art Deco Brass Desk Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
NORMAN BEL GEDDES Art Deco Brass Desk Lamp, American
Brass
Norman Bel Geddes American Art Deco COBRA Lamp
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This American art deco reading lamp was designed in the 1930’s by the industrial designer Norman Bel Geddes (1893 – 1958) for the Faries Manufacturing Company of Decatur, Illinois.
Streamline Art Deco Cobra Lamp by Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sleek classic lamp has been restored in a beautiful polished nickel finish. The light bulb is hidden by the reflector shade which causes the light to shine upward and reflect do...
Large Pivoting Streamline Desk or Task Lamp by Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautifully designed early Bel Geddes lamp has a polished nickel finish. The shade pivots from side to side while the base sits stationary. It holds a circular fluorescent bulb ...
Nickel
Milk Glass and Brass Lightbulb Table Lamp
By Norman Bel Geddes, Donald Deskey
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic milk glass light bulb lamp. This piece is very well made and heavy. These are getting harder and harder to find--the glass globes break and the bases get thrown away. This ...
Brass
$789Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 6.7 in Dm 7.09 in
Pair of Spherical Murano Glass Italian Table Lamps with Chromed Metal Base
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing pair of midcentury spherical Murano glass table lamps with chromed metal base. This wonderful set was designed during the 1970s in Murano, Venice. The essential nude chrom...
Chrome
$1,043Sale Price|25% Off
H 20.87 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
1930s American Modernist Nickel Plated Table Lamp
Located in Wien, Au
1930's American Modernist nickel plated Table Lamp
George Kovacs Chrome Table Beside Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Kansas City, MO
Adjustable table lamp designed by George Kovacs in polished chromed steel. Perfect as a reading lamp or accent lamp.
Steel, Chrome
Cobra Art Deco Desk Lamp
By Faries
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Streamline art deco cobra lamp by Faries. In original condition with brass lampshade and polished nickel base.
Chrome
Art deco nickel-plated banker table lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art deco nickel-plated banker table lamp vienna around 1920s New nickel-plated
Brass, Nickel
Sculptural Mid Century Ceramic Lamps in White and Chrome Glaze
By Bitossi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Sculptural Mid Century Ceramic Lamps in White and Chrome Glaze, attributed to Bitossi, unsigned, Italy, circa 1970s. They have been rewired and are ready to use. They are con...
Metal
$2,796 / item
H 18.9 in Dm 15.75 in
Art Deco Table Lamp by Sofar, Nickel Finish with Glass Rods, France
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco table lamp with nickel finish and glass rods.
Brass
$1,795 / set
H 28.75 in Dm 4 in
Pair of Walter & Greta Von Neesen Stainless Cylindrical Table Lamps, circa 1965
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of stainless cylindrical table lamps by the Nessen lighting Co. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, no scratches or dings to the metal. Sold as a pair. Sh...
Stainless Steel
Classic American Art Deco, Faries Desk / Task Lamp, circa 1930s
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic American Art Deco, Faries desk / task lamp circa 1930s, Sleek, simple elegant design, Normandy Bronze Finish. minor blemish to top of shade.
Brass
Pair of Scandinavian Midcentury Table Lamps by Bergboms
By Bergboms
Located in Karlstad, SE
Set of two rare table lamps by Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s. The lamps are made of rosewood and brushed metal. The design is simple and elegant with the slim waist and the beautiful contr...
Metal
France Art Deco table Lamp, 1920 in Chrome
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Exhibited at Original antique show ( Miami beach ) and Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)". Style: Art Deco Country: France To take care of your property and th...
Chrome
$2,500 / set
H 19 in Dm 5 in
Maison Barbier French Mid-Century Modern Two Spheres Table Lamps, 1970, Pair
By Maison Barbier
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of polished steel French Mid-Century Modern two spheres table lamps by Maison Barbier from the early 1970s. US Rewiring and each lamp takes one light bulb max. 75 watts or LED ...
Steel
$4,312 / set
H 11.42 in Dm 11.03 in
Pair of Mid-Century Silver Gadrooned Table Lamps of Spherical Form
Located in London, GB
A pair of large mid-century spherical silver lamps, with vertical gadrooning throughout. Currently wired for the UK. Please note: Lampshades not included.
Metal
Art Deco Articulated Desk Lamp by Pirouett, France, 1930s
By Jean Chavanis
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Built around movement and adjustment, this articulated desk lamp combines a chromed metal structure with a pivoting arm and a glass-panel diffuser. The exposed mechanism is integral ...
Chrome
$4,875Sale Price|75% Off
H 15 in W 13 in D 12 in
Rare Enameled Aluminum Cobra Table Lamp by Greta Magnusson Grossman
By Ralph O. Smith, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lamp is a variant of the “Cobra” lamp which won the Good Design award in 1950 and was exhibited at the Good Design Show at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. These lamps...
Aluminum, Steel
$1,795 / set
H 35 in Dm 11 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Glass Ball with Chrome Diffuser 1970 C1970
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of C1970s table lamps with large blown glass ball which encompasses a diffuser type element in the center thats tapered and reflects the light from above. Original sha...
Metal, Chrome
$1,702 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
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The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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