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Vintage Sculptural Modern Office Desk Lamp Black Tensor
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sculptural Vintage Modern Office Desk Lamp Black Tensor 29.5 h x 19.5 w (adjustable h & w) x 7.75
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Chrome Office Desk Lamp Attributed to Baltensweiler, 1970
By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler, Baltensweiler AG
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant chrome desk lamp attributed to the Swiss designers Rosemarie and Rico Baltensweiler. It can
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome, Metal

Belmag Adjustable Black Bauhaus “1500” Office Desk Lamp by Alfred Müller, Swiss
By Alfred Müller, AMBA
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stylish Bauhaus design-classic desk/table adjustable lamp. This design classic table lamp has a
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel, Metal

Industrial Office Architect Desk Lamp by Ledu, 1970s, Made in Sweden
Located in Antwerp, BE
Industrial office desk lamp by Ledu, 1970s, Made in Sweden Big adjustable articulated desk lamp by
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp in Aluminum and Brass
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Brushed Aluminum and Brass Office Desk Lamp, Mid-Century Modern. The arm and shade of the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Brass Sight Light Desk Lamp by M.G. Wheeler
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in San Jose, CA
rotating swivel arm and supporting weighted brass base. Perfect to use as an office desk lamp or reading
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass Sight Light Desk Lamp by M.G. Wheeler
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in San Jose, CA
shade including a perforated metal diffuser. Perfect to use as an office desk lamp or reading light
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Traditional Metal Office Desk Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Traditional bronze-colored metal office table lamp, with an adjustable head.
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20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Laurel Desk Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Laurel Lamp, c.1960's, USA. This lamp features an adjustable and bendable gooseneck with blush
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Pewter

Laurel Desk Lamp
Laurel Desk Lamp
H 20 in W 7 in D 12 in
Bauhaus Art Deco Style Desk Lamp, Table Lamp, Re Editon
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A classic desk lamp which is elegant and timeless. Most components according to the UL
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Deco Woka Desk Lamps
By Woka Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of handmade Classic Art Deco nickel plated Woka desk lamps with diffuser, On / Off Switch on
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Deco Woka Desk Lamps
Pair of Art Deco Woka Desk Lamps
H 17 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Art Deco Brass Table/ Desk Lamp, Re Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Big elegant desk lamp with two sockets All components according to the UL regulations, with an
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2010s European Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Dome Desk Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Black dome shade desk lamp having a circular hood offset shade, not centered on the vertical column
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Carlton Silk Desk Table Lamp Woka Art Collection
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Silk beige, brass nickel-plated, more colors on request.
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2010s Austrian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Silk

Carlton Silk Desk Table Lamp Woka Art Collection
Carlton Silk Desk Table Lamp Woka Art Collection
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H 28.35 in Dm 15.75 in
Sculptural Desk Lamp Manner of Modeline
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Fulton, CA
Uncommon Mid-Century Modern sculptural desk lamp in the manner of Modeline Lamp Company
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Desk / Office Lamp by Waldmann Leuchten, West Germany, 1960s
By Wolfgang Tümpel 1, Waldmann Leuchten
Located in Barcelona, ES
Desk / office lamp model ST208z fabricated by Waldmann Leuchten, West Germany, 1960s. The lamp
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal

Laurel Brass Twin-Light Desk Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Laurel desk lamp with two pierced edge shades and goose neck stems for unlimited positioning of the
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

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Brass, Aluminum

Laurel Brass Twin-Light Desk Lamp
Laurel Brass Twin-Light Desk Lamp
H 20 in W 24 in D 7.5 in
Functional Mid-Century Modern Style Brass Desk Lamp, Re Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A very functional desk lamp, other versions are offered Most components according to the UL
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

548, Modern design desk lamp for office with marble base
By Clan Milano
Located in Barlassina, Monza-Brianza
A modern lamp with a block base of Marble (Type of photo Porter Black). Structure made by
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Marble, Metal

Office, Desk Adjustable Lamp by Isao Hosoe for Valenti Luce
By Isao Hosoe, Valenti Luce
Located in Antwerp, BE
Adjustable 'Hebi' desk lamp by Isao Hosoe for Valenti in Milano, Italy 1970s. In good original
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Postmodern Solid Birch Wood & Aluminum Sculptural Table/ Desk Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Very rare solid birch with aluminum accents tall desk table lamp. doesn't include lampshade its 24
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20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Table Lamps Design of Nordic Office Desk Brass Mid-Century Modern
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
, very well cared for. They are ideal lamps for the office or to use in a bedside table or reading table
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

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
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

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Brass

Brass Double Knuckle Desk/Draftman's Lamp by Faries Co. ca. 1910
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
This most useful lamp was made by the Faries Lamp Co. This lamp has 2 points where the angle can
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

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Iron, Brass

Brass, Double Knuckle Desk/ Draftman's Lamp, by Faries Co. ca. 1910
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
This most useful lamp was made by the Faries Lamp Co. This lamp has 2 points where the angle can
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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

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Iron, Brass

1947 Antique Gold Cobra Desk Lamp by Jean Otis Reinecke Faries
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1947 Antiqued Gold Cobra Lamp by Jean Otis Reinecke for Faries MFG 12 tall x 11.5 d x 10.75 w
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Heavy Form 1950s Architects Desk Office Anglepoise Table Lamp by British Admel
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An original Admel architects desk lamp, featuring a large counterweight design. Original paint and
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Table Lamps

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Steel, Iron

Vintage Laurel Table / Desk Lamp by Barr & Weiss
By Maurizio Tempestini, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
The sensual little desk lamp I am fairly certain to be by Harold Barr and Richard Weiss for the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Dual Cone Desk Lamp in Brass and Glass by Laurel Lamos, circa 1960s
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Troy, MI
Laurel Brass and Glass Dual Cone Desk Lamp 1960s Rare articulated shade desk lamp by Laurel Lamp
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

20th Century Gold German Cubistic Brass Office Lamp, Desk Light by Franz Ehrlich
By Franz Ehrlich
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, vintage Art Deco German cubistic office lamp made of hand crafted polished brass, designed
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Wiener Werkstaette Silk and Glass Desk/Table Lamp, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Desklamp with glass-stem brass with the requested finish - the fabric can be delivered with a plugged - or with a leadband –border Most components according to the UL regulations, ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps

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Brass

Space Age Jim Bindman for Rainbow Lamp Co. Minimalist Brass & Chrome Desk Lamp
By Jim Bindman, Rainbow Lamp Company 1
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare patinated brass & chrome table desk lamp designed by Jim Bindman for Rainbow lamp
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20th Century American Space Age Table Lamps

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Brass, Chrome

Banker's/ Desk Lamp by "Pittsburgh Lamp Co." Reverse Painted Shade, ca. 1920's
By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company
Located in Petaluma, CA
This beautiful little lamp can be used as a desk lamp by just adjusting the lower knuckle to the
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Vintage 1920s American Edwardian Table Lamps

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Metal

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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Aluminum

Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkastätte Table/Desk Lamp, Re Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Paris in November 2017. We manufacture this lamp true to the original - Please chose a fabric and
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Two Light Flex Arm Desk Lamp poss. Laurel or Thurston
By Gerald Thurston, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Chic two light flex arm desk lamp, constructed of anodized gold/brass tone aluminum, brass and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Brass Curvature Desk Lamp by Jim Bindman, circa 1970s
By Jim Bindman, Rainbow Lamp Company 1
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
a chic desk lamp or credenza lamp. Manufactured in the 1970s by The Rainbow Lamp Company. The base
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte Brass & Silk Desk Lamp, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A Josef Hoffmann table lamp with a fabric-shade - different Colors are available Originally
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps

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Brass

Petite Desk Lamp
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Petite desk lamp, circa 1970.
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Petite Desk Lamp
Petite Desk Lamp
H 11.03 in Dm 4.73 in
Bronze Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French bronze desk lamp with dolphins on body. Measurements: Height: 20.5
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Desk Lamp
Bronze Desk Lamp
H 20.5 in Dm 12 in
Nettuno Desk Lamp
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
A modern interpretation of the iconic gooseneck lamp, this desk lamp features a round base and
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2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Nettuno Desk Lamp
Nettuno Desk Lamp
H 31.5 in W 14.57 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Desk Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Desk lamp Panna Cotta white color flexible chrome neck.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage Desk Lamp
Vintage Desk Lamp
H 19 in W 11 in D 19 in
Megrez Desk Lamp
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite desk lamp is made entirely in metal and features a two-color combination that gives
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2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Megrez Desk Lamp
Megrez Desk Lamp
H 20.87 in W 3.94 in D 7.09 in
Zaniath Desk Lamp
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
This striking desk lamp is entirely made in metal with a nickel finish and paired with a metal
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2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Zaniath Desk Lamp
Zaniath Desk Lamp
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 14.97 in
Brass Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English brass desk lamp. Measurements: Total height: 23" Width: 16.25" (widest
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Vintage 1920s English Table Lamps

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Brass

Brass Desk Lamp
Brass Desk Lamp
H 23 in Dm 16.25 in
Toliman Desk Lamp
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
The structure of this elegant desk lamp is made entirely in metal and consists of a round base and
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2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Toliman Desk Lamp
Toliman Desk Lamp
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Italian Desk Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960 desk lamp pivoting shade and the base.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Italian Desk Lamp
Italian Desk Lamp
H 19 in W 10.5 in D 14.5 in
Alkaid Desk Lamp
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite desk lamp features an ornate round base in brass with a light gold finish supporting
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2010s Italian Table Lamps

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Crystal, Marble, Brass

Alkaid Desk Lamp
Alkaid Desk Lamp
H 25.2 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1950s Desk Lamp
Located in Cathedral City, CA
French, 1950s yellow painted metal shade desk lamp. Original finish.
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

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Brass, Metal

1950s Desk Lamp
1950s Desk Lamp
H 17.5 in W 5 in D 16 in
Urban Desk Lamp
By VeniceM
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant table lamp is an exquisite balance of straight and round lines. The spherical white
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2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Urban Desk Lamp
Urban Desk Lamp
H 19.69 in W 9.06 in D 13.39 in
Articulated Desk Lamp
By Walligraph
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An articulated Zonalite desk lamp with a pivoting black and white enameled shade and a square moat
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Vintage 1930s English Industrial Table Lamps

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Enamel, Steel

Articulated Desk Lamp
Articulated Desk Lamp
H 39.5 in W 6.75 in D 18.5 in
Minimalist Design Halogen Desk Lamp, Writing Desk Lamp, Architect's Lamp, 1990s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage halogen desk lamp in great original condition. Elegant Minimalist design from the 1980s
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Late 20th Century European Minimalist Table Lamps

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Metal

Armitage Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
Heavily influenced by The Armitage Floor Lamp, our desk lamp shares the same DNA including a walnut
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Armitage Desk Lamp
Armitage Desk Lamp
H 200.79 in W 9.45 in D 16.15 in
Carmel Desk Lamp
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
The chromed metal of the shaft of this lamp is visible through the transparency created by the
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2010s Italian Table Lamps

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Metal

Carmel Desk Lamp
Carmel Desk Lamp
H 25.99 in W 17.72 in D 9.85 in
Italian Desk Lamp
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable Italian desk lamp. Swivel and tilt cylindrical hood shade allows for positioning and
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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

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Chrome, Metal

Italian Desk Lamp
Italian Desk Lamp
H 12 in W 3.5 in D 6 in
Italian Desk Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian desk lamp with a striped white hand blown Murano glass shade mounted on white metal
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Italian Desk Lamp
Italian Desk Lamp
H 8 in Dm 6 in
Desk Lamp/Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Desk Lamp/Table Lamp, 1970s Period: 1970s Style: midcentury modern design Colour: white, black
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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Aluminum

Desk Lamp/Table Lamp, 1970s
Desk Lamp/Table Lamp, 1970s
H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Grafite Desk Lamp
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
In this striking lamp, the brass shaft, featuring a glossy nickel finish, rests on top of a round
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2010s Italian Table Lamps

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Brass, Nickel

Grafite Desk Lamp
Grafite Desk Lamp
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Desk Lamp/Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Desk lamp/table lamp, 1970s Period: 1970s Style: midcentury modern design Colour: beige
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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Aluminum

Desk Lamp/Table Lamp, 1970s
Desk Lamp/Table Lamp, 1970s
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H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
Mirak Desk Lamp
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
This striking lamp features a unique series of curved and straight elements in brass with a bronze
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2010s Italian Table Lamps

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Metal

Mirak Desk Lamp
Mirak Desk Lamp
H 17.72 in W 14.97 in D 18.9 in
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Office Desk Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of office desk lamps available for sale. Frequently made of metal, brass and chrome, all office desk lamps available were constructed with great care. We have 4052 antique and vintage office desk lamps in-stock, while there are 182 modern editions to choose from as well. Office desk lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Office desk lamps made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Office desk lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Christian Dell, Lightolier and Stilnovo are consistently popular.

How Much are Office Desk Lamps?

Prices for office desk lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, office desk lamps begin at $1 and can go as high as $65,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,211.

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.

Questions About Office Desk Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Choosing a desk for your home or office is a matter of personal preference, but ideally, the best home office desk would be one designed with ergonomics in mind. In other words, it should be of an optimum height to save you from slouching, it should preferably be equipped with adjustable height settings to help achieve eye level with your laptop, and it should not take up too much space in the room. Shop a range of antique and vintage home office desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    There are many kinds of office chairs — it is a matter of preference. An office desk chair should have a few features such as adjustability in height, backrests and armrests, lumbar support, sufficient seat depth and width, sufficient padding in breathable material, and swivel and casters for easy movement. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office desk chairs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A good desk lamp is going to make a substantial difference in any home, office or studio. The ideal desk lamp should provide apt task lighting, be easy to use, and also be aesthetically pleasing. Find a wide range of unique and elegant desk lamps on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The best desk lamp is a matter of preference — the right fixture can help you work more efficiently while also reducing eye strain. LED desk lamps in the 2700K to 4500K color temperature range often provide a warm and pleasing light under which to work. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and modern desk lamps from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the first desk lamp, as many engineers worked on designs for lamps during the 1920s. However, most historians consider George Carwardine to be the father of the modern desk lamp. In 1929, the British designer left his job designing car suspensions and began experimenting with lighting. By 1933, Carwardine's first desk lamp, called the Anglepoise, was being sold by Herbert Terry & Sons of Redditch, UK. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of George Carwardine lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The desk lamps with the green shade are called banker’s lamps. Banker’s lamps are green because it is believed the color helps to encourage concentration and is mentally soothing. It is also said that green helps with eye strain. You can shop a selection of banker’s lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    There are many types of best LED desk lamps for your home — it's really a matter of preference. On 1stDibs, there are modern, mid-century modern desk lamps and other lighting to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    British designer George Carwardine designed the Anglepoise desk lamp. Before creating the light fixture, he worked as an engineer designing automobile suspension systems. The first Anglepoise lamps debuted in 1931. You can find a variety of Anglepoise desk lamps on 1stDibs.

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