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Pair of Aged Brass Lamps by Westwood Industries
By Westwood Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century lamps with a spiral form featuring a warm aged brass finish. Lamps have been
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Brass

Pair of Chrome and Lucite Lamps by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of vintage Lucite and chrome lamps by Laurel, circa 1960s. The lamps are 29"tall to top of
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Pair Of Lamps Used

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Brass

Pair of Mid Century Oil Spot Finish Lamps by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of mid century oil spot finish lamps, made by The Laurel Lamp Company, American, circa 1960s
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Metal

Pair Chrome Lamps by Torino
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of 1970's space age atomic chrome table lamps with both a upper standard edison screw
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1970s American Space Age Pair Of Lamps Used

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Chrome

Pair of 1970s Mid-Century Modern Black Lucite Cube Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Mid-Century Modern black lucite cube table lamps in the Laurel Lamp Company Style. Circa
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Acrylic

Restored Pair of Elegant Rembrandt Rocket Lamps in Walnut and Brass
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite pair of lamps from a difficult to find series by Rembrandt, circa 1960. A tall
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

Pair of Marbro Giltwood and Gesso Neoclassical Table Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of substantial table lamps by Marbro. Wonderfully distressed from natural use, the gilt and
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1950s American Pair Of Lamps Used

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Brass

Pair of Abstract Solid Welded Brutalist Metal Table Lamps, Mid-Century Modern
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Stamford, CT
A very fine pair of Brutalist lamps possibly by the Laurel Lamp Company. Each of these lamps made
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brutalist Pair Of Lamps Used

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Metal

Pair of 19th Century Two-Tone Table Lamps, Easily Converted to Use Silk Shade
Located in Buchanan, MI
A pair of 19th century two-tone table lamps, easily converted to use silk ShadeLabeled "Lampe a
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19th Century French Neoclassical Pair Of Lamps Used

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Metal

Pair of Rembrandt Brass Open Rib Table Lamps with Crystal Ball Centres
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of vase form open rib table lamps with internal crystal spheres. Black lacquered and stepped
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Crystal, Metal, Brass

Magnificent Restored Sculptural Pair of Large-Scale Lamps by Laurel, circa 1970
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
photographed and described, complete with new shades, harps and finials. An exceptional pair of lamps by
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Brass, Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass & Chrome Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company, Robert Sonneman
Located in Burbank, CA
in working order, and in great condition. They can be used as nightstand lamps or on end tables. They
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Brass, Chrome

Dramatic Pair of Large-Scale Walnut and Brass Lamps by Laurel, circa 1970
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
finials. A stunning pair of large-scale lamps by Laurel Lamp Company, circa 1970. Handsome architectural
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Brass

MCM Laurel Lamp Company "Brady Bunch" Brass Textured Sculptural Lamps, Pair
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Basel, BS
These beautiful, rare, and highly sought after Laurel lamps are Incredible. The texture is
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Brass

Dramatic Pair of Hand Painted Asian Lamps by Marbro, circa 1960
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
and finials. Completely installation ready. A stellar pair of Asian style lamps by Marbro, circa
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Jade, Brass

Italian Renaissance Style Pair of Tall Marbro Gilt Table Lamps, circa 1950
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Encinitas, CA
Monumental pair of Italian Renaissance Style gilt table lamps by world-renowned Marbro Lamp Company
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Mid-20th Century American Renaissance Pair Of Lamps Used

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Wood

Remarkable Pair of Monumental Seguso Murano Lamps by Marbro, Italy, circa 1960
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
. An incredible pair of majestic blown Seguso Murano glass and brass lamps, Italy, circa 1960
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Brass

Sublime Pair of Neoclassical Lamps in Sultanabad Blue by Marbro, circa 1960
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
and finials. Completely installation ready. A stellar pair of neoclassical style lamps by Marbro
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Brass

Chic Pair of Porcelain Marbro Lamps in Hermes Orange and Coral, circa 1960
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
An off-the-chain pair of porcelain lamps by The Marbro Lamp Company, circa 1960. For several
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Brass

Vintage MCM Art Deco Figural Jester Harlequin Table Lamps Style of Marbro Pair
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
is ready to entertain YOU!!! This is a lively pair of figural table lamps in the style of Marbro
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Metal

Pair Molded Glass and Gilt Bronze Tables Lamps
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique table lamps from the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company, of urn form, crafted from molded
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Pair Of Lamps Used

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Bronze

Pair of Streamline Art Deco Torcheres by Rembrandt Lamp Co.
By Donald Deskey, Rembrandt Lamp Company, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of streamline Art Deco floor lamps in the style of Gilbert Rhode and Donald Deskey by
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1940s American Art Deco Pair Of Lamps Used

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Aluminum, Chrome

Spectacular Pair of Marbro Lamps by Ugo Zaccagnini, Italy, circa 1955
By Ugo Zaccagnini, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
finials shown in the photos. A stunning and seldom found pair of hand-painted lamps by Ugo Zaccagnini
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Brass

Empire Style Big Scale Brass & Ebonized Wood Rectangular Solid Brass Lamps Pair
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Miami, FL
table lamps. The Pair comes with Harps, matching finials, shades and are heavy. In perfect working
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Brass

Pair of Laurel Lamps
By Laurel
Located in New Haven, CT
lighting and lamp products in the United States. The designers used walnut and other wood veneers on solid
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Brass

Pair of Laurel Lamps
Pair of Laurel Lamps
H 25 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Mid-Century Italian Sheaf of Wheat Gold Gilt Table Lamps by The Marbro Lamp CO.
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exquisite pair of ~Sheaf of Wheat~ table lamps designed by the Marbro Lamp Company of Los Angeles
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Pair Of Lamps Used

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Metal

Pair of Marble Lamps
Located in Carmel, CA
Green marble urns made up into lamps on custom milled painted bases. Lamps are wired for U.S. use
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Late 19th Century American Pair Of Lamps Used

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Marble

Pair of Marble Lamps
H 19 in Dm 6 in
Pair of French Rattan Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French rattan lamps France, circa 1970’s Cylindrical lamp shades are comprised of
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1970s French Pair Of Lamps Used

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Wood, Rattan

Pair of French Rattan Lamps
Pair of French Rattan Lamps
H 15 in Dm 5.625 in
Brushed Steel Totem Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury brushed steel TOTEM form lamps. Lamps have been rewired for use in the USA.
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20th Century American Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Steel

Brushed Steel Totem Lamps
Brushed Steel Totem Lamps
H 33.5 in Dm 6.25 in
Pair of Alabaster Table Lamps
Located in Tilburg, NL
Pair of Alabaster table lamps. Wonderful pair of alabaster table lamps. Classic shape and
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Alabaster

Pair of Alabaster Table Lamps
Pair of Alabaster Table Lamps
H 16.15 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Lucite Table Lamps
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic pair of 1980s lucite lamps will make a statement with the stacked-form, and
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Acrylic, Lucite

Pair of Lucite Table Lamps
Pair of Lucite Table Lamps
H 18 in W 8.75 in D 6 in
Sculpted Walnut Laurel Table Lamps, a Pair
By Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr, Harold Weiss
Located in Garnerville, NY
A gorgeous pair of carved solid walnut Laurel table lamps. Shapely and curvaceous taking the table
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Metal, Brass

Sculpted Walnut Laurel Table Lamps, a Pair
Sculpted Walnut Laurel Table Lamps, a Pair
H 39.75 in W 5.88 in D 5.88 in
Midcentury Design Pair of Bamboo Table Lamps Pair of Organic Modern Lamps
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful organic design and practical size table lamps. These handcrafted from organic materials
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Mid-20th Century European Organic Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Fabric, Bamboo

Pair of Armillary Form Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of stylish and chic table lamps withl make a statement with the form and use of materials.
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1970s American Industrial Pair Of Lamps Used

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Stainless Steel

Pair of Armillary Form Lamps
Pair of Armillary Form Lamps
H 36.5 in W 14.25 in D 15 in
Mid Century Bronze Brutalist Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid Century dark bronze Brutalist lamps with a sinuous shaped body on squared bases
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Pair Of Lamps Used

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Bronze

Pair of Halogen Floor Lamps
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/7256 - Pair of modern halogen floor lamps, in inox metal. By Candibambù (Portugal), model Linhas
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Late 20th Century Portuguese Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Stainless Steel

Pair of Halogen Floor Lamps
Pair of Halogen Floor Lamps
H 74.02 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
MCM Art Deco Figural Jester Harlequin Table Lamps Style Marbro Pair Blue & Green
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
this whimsical performing duo is ready to entertain YOU!!! This is a lively pair of figural table lamps
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Metal

Laurel Dark Bronze Modernist Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Modernist column lamps with abstract oval impressions. Rewired for use in the USA, 100W max.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Bronze

Pair of Enrique Garcel Lamps
By Enrique Garcel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Enrique Garcel Lamps, Colombia, circa 1980s. They are constructed of tessellated shell
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1980s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Brass

Laurel Modernist Polished Chrome Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Modernist pair of polished chrome lamps with satin finished front/back panels manufactured by
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20th Century American Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Metal

Pair Hollywood Regency Gilded Plaster Large Figural Lamps Boy w Jug Style Marbro
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous pair of midcentury Hollywood Regency hand gilded gold plaster large scale figural lamps
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Pair Of Lamps Used

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Metal, Gold Leaf

Laurel Brutal Style Bronze Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Paul Evans style Brutalist bronze lamps on blackened steel bases. Rewired for use in the
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Bronze

Memphis Inspired Uplighters 1980s Floor Lamp Red Black Postmodern Sottsass Style
By 1001 Lamps
Located in London, GB
Pair of Memphis Milano-inspired floor lamps in black matte powder coated paint, with red stripes
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1980s British Post-Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Metal

Pair of Orrefors Crystal Lamps
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
These stunning clear lamps have a sculptural quality about them. Created by Orrefors Crystal, the
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20th Century Swedish Pair Of Lamps Used

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Crystal

Mid Century Copper, Bronzed Modernist Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Custom pair of copper plated modernist lamps with bronzed front concave panels. Professionally
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Bronze, Copper

Pair of Crystal and Brass Lamps Attributed to Waterford
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
provided you will see the cut crystal and the pattern used throughout the lamp. The pair is also
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1980s Irish Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of Swedish Table Lamps / Wall Lamps, 1960s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Stockholm, SE
, if you want to use ir as a wall lamp.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Brass

Pair of Italian Table Lamps Small
By G.C.M.E
Located in Red Lion, PA
A pair of beautiful Italian Table Lamps by G.C.M.E with enameled black painted base and white cones
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1970s Pair Of Lamps Used

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Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Italian Table Lamps Large
By G.C.M.E
Located in Red Lion, PA
A pair of beautiful Italian Table Lamps by G.C.M.E with enameled black painted base and white cones
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1970s Pair Of Lamps Used

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Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Italian Table Lamps Large
Pair of Italian Table Lamps Large
H 18.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Laurel Brushed Steel, Brass Cylinder Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylized bamboo lamps with a brushed steel cylinder body with contrasting brass bands
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Brass, Steel

Gilded Abstract Brutalist Table Lamps, A Pair
By Laurel Lamp Company, Marcello Fantoni, Richard Barr, Luciano Frigerio
Located in Garnerville, NY
An excellent pair of gilded and black abstract brutalist table lamps. Circa 1960. These period
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1960s American Brutalist Pair Of Lamps Used

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Metal

Pair of Midcentury Style Palecek Lamps
By Palecek Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Tall pair of Palecek black lacquered table lamps with brass details. 24" to top of socket, 6
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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Brass

Pair of French Reproduction Painted Lamps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of hand-painted turned wood column lamps made in France. Each lamp’s body showcases an
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21st Century and Contemporary French Other Pair Of Lamps Used

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Wood

Pair of Vintage Brass Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A lovely and very well made pair of vintage brass table lamps. They were made in England, they date
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1970s British Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern "Tye of California" White and Gold Ceramic Table Lamps
By TYE of California
Located in San Francisco, CA
drops in them. Gorgeous. The lamps could use a good cleaning - We will leave this to the new owners
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Ceramic

Pair Chinese Style Table Lamps by Marbro After James Mont
By The Marbro Lamp Company, James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Stylish, chic and impressive pair of table lamps in the Asian, Hollywood Regency style, after James
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Pair Of Lamps Used

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Metal

Pair of Italian Alabaster Column Lamps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Italian Alabaster Column Lamps. Each with a reeded column with round capitals and sitting
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1920s Italian Neoclassical Pair Of Lamps Used

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Alabaster

Monumental Sculptural Table Lamps by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of tall 1960s sculptural walnut table lamps by Laurel. Newly restored and rewired
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Unique Murano Glass Lamps
By Carlo Nason
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A rare and enchanting pair of Murano Glass table lamps, a unique treasure from the 1970s. These one
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Murano Glass

Pair of Unique Murano Glass Lamps
Pair of Unique Murano Glass Lamps
H 28 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pair of 1960s Daum Table Lamps
By Daum
Located in London, GB
This pair of glass table lamps were made by the Parisan maker Daum in the 1960s, they are of superb
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Lamps Used

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Cut Glass

Pair of 1960s Daum Table Lamps
Pair of 1960s Daum Table Lamps
H 3.94 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
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Pair Of Lamps Used For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the pair of lamps used you’re looking for. Each pair of lamps used for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. There are many kinds of the pair of lamps used you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each pair of lamps used bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made pair of lamps used over the years, but those crafted by Laurel Lamp Company, Stiffel and Orrefors are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Pair Of Lamps Used?

A pair of lamps used can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $375,000.

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 Pair Of Lamps Used
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A buffet lamp can be used on a buffet, bedroom dressers, hall console tables, sofa tables, etc. They are identified by their long narrow necks and tiny shades. Find a variety of buffet lamps on 1stDibs to meet your requirements.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Artists can use a variety of lamps in their studios. Desk lamps with adjustable arms and shades are popular because they allow artists to direct light where they need it. Similarly, floor lamps that can be adjusted as necessary can also benefit artists. Shop a selection of 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A gooseneck lamp is used for pointing illumination at a spot or subject that needs it. It can be used for night time reading, or on a larger scale, in construction sites for spot illumination. You’ll find a variety of gooseneck lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A banker’s lamp was traditionally used on bankers’ desks or in libraries or other office-type settings. The green-tinted shade helped keep the eyes feeling comfortable and protected from the glare of the bulb. Browse a collection of banker’s lamps from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How you use a brass oil lamp may vary based on the design of the piece. However, generally, you fill the lamp with vegetable, sesame or similar plant-based oil. Use tweezers to raise and lower the wick and trim away burned ends with scissors. Then, use a match to light the lamp. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oil lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    People began using early versions of oil lamps for spiritual purposes during ancient times. References to oil-burning lamps are found in both the Torah and the Bible. Oil lamps became popular for everyday use lighting homes and businesses in the late 19th century with the advent of the kerosene lamp. Shop a selection of antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To use a hanging oil lamp, remove the oil font from the base and fill it three-quarters of the way with clear lamp oil. Return the font and close the base. Twist the knob to raise the wick until it is a little less than 0.25 inches above the burner. Light with a match or lighter. After extinguishing and allowing time for cooling, trim the burned end off of the wick. You'll find a collection of hanging oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, oil lamps are still used today. However, most people utilize oil lamps while camping or during power outages in the U.S. It is uncommon for Americans to light their homes only with oil lamps. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique oil lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The safest way to burn a kerosene lamp is outdoors, but if you do want to use one inside, opt for K-1 kerosene in an indoor-specific lamp. Do not burn red kerosene in an indoor lamp because the fumes from the red dye can be toxic to inhale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To paint a ceramic lamp, most experts recommend using an acrylic paint that’s specially formulated for ceramics. However, other paints can work. Consult the paint brand’s website for more information about suitable surfaces. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and modern ceramic lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.

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