Lauritz Hjorth Ceramic Table Lamp with Hunting Motifs, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Partially perforated ceramic table lamp I green and red earthy glazed.
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
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Ceramic
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Table Lamp Model #5066 by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
The lamp has a brass base, wood stem, and a pleated silk shade with a brass perforated top.
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
George Nelson for Koch Lowy "Eyeshade" Desk Lamp, 1970's
By George Nelson, Koch & Lowy
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modern George Nelson for Koch & Lowy Adjustable Perforated Aluminum & Black Enamel Table Lamp. Featuring a perforated Black enameled Aluminum cylinder mesh shade, Off White interior,...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Rare floor lamp with hammered brass leaves by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, 1950
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Sittard, LI
This rare floor lamp features 6 leaves in hammered brass with original green lacquer on the insides, the brass surround the perforated metal lamp shade in the centre of the lamp.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Lightolier Tripod Custom Floor Lamp After Gerald Thurston MCM
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Modern Lightolier Tripod Custom Floor Lamp After Gerald Thurston MCM
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Peoria, AZ
It has the perforated diffuser cone and lamp shade diffuser screen to filter the light to prevent glare, but when placed next to an Eames Lounge Chair (or any reading chair) serves u...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-century Danish pottery table lamp by Marianne Starck for M. Andersen
By Marianne Starck, Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A rather large Vintage Ceramic Table Lamp with perforated ceramic by Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen A striking vintage ceramic table lamp designed by Marianne Starck for Michae...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Scotty Dog Pups Perfume Lamp by Carl Scheidig/Gräfenthal, Germany, 1930s
By Carl Scheidig
Located in Verviers, BE
A drop of perfume or essential oil onto the plate on the rear will warm against the bulb and aided by the rising air-currents from the lamp, and perforated sides, will slowly perfume...
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Desk Light or Table Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätten Germany 1950s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, BY
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern goos neck desk light or table lamp with perforated conical brass lamp shade. Designed and manufactured by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Germany,...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mario Botta Vintage Black and Ivory Floor Lamp Shogun Terra 1980s Italy
By Mario Botta
Located in Vienna, AT
The gorgeous construction shows geometric elements, which the designer Mario Botta loves to integrate in his beautiful designs. Two movable perforated shields as lamp shades let out...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Tall Pierced White Enamel Triangular Lamp with 3 White Glass Shades, 1960s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Minimalist, geometric, perforated White enamel Floor Lamp or Table Lamp, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Nessen Studios Adjustable Chrome Desk Lamp with White Aluminum Shade, 1960's
By Nessen Studio
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Classic Nessen Studios (Model #NS966) Chrome and White Enamel Table Lamp. Featuring a perforated slightly adjusting, modern bell shaped White enameled Aluminum shade, fully rotating ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson space age table lamp B225, metal and glass, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Forserum, SE
The tulip foot and perforated metal give this lamp the perfect space-age look.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Green and White Metal Pair of Table Lamps Style of Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Hagenbach, DE
These lamps made of perforated metal and brass. Original cable and plug.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
A Paavo Tynell "Horseshoe" Table Lamp Model 9224 in Brass & Leather, Idman 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
The rare perforated version and one of the nicest examples of the 9224 table lamps that we ever came across.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Rare Mid-Century Sconces by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand Germany 1950s
By Ernest Igl, Hillebrand
Located in München, BY
Set of two extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern wall lights / sconces with perforated lamp shades. Designed probably by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand Leuchten...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Perforated Table Lamp
$4,800
Perforated Table Lamp
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Table Lamp. Shade sold separately.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp
By Mathieu Matégot, Kaiser Leuchten, Fog & Mørup, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in München, DE
Stunning perforated metal pendant lamp from the 1970s. Very luxurious design and high quality workmanship.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Colorful Mid-Century Brass 6-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Featuring a sleek brass body and six arms, this chandelier exudes sophistication and retro charm. The perforated lamp heads, finished in vibrant red and yellow tones, not only create...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of Two Rare & Elegant Mid Century Modern Sconces or Wall Lights Sweden 1950s
Located in München, BY
Set of two extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian wall lights / sconces with perforated lamp shades. Designed and manufactured probably in Swed...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Paavo Tynell 1940s “Umbrella” model 5061, Taito Oy, Finland
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
This rare pair of iconic lamps features exquisitely perforated lampshades, embodying the hallmark of Scandinavian Vintage Design.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Post modern perforated metal wall lamp , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Post modern perforated metal wall lamp , 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Perfolux perforated pendant lamp by Niek Hiemstra
By Hiemstra Evolux, Niek Hiemstra
Located in DOORWERTH, NL
The perforated shade creates a very nice light effect. Hiemstra Evolux patented the Perfolux lamps in the 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Lyskær Belysning Perforated Brass Pendant Lamp, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
The lamp features a generously proportioned, perforated brass-coloured metal shade with a fine geometric pattern, paired with a sculptural three-light central structure in brass.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century pendant light with striking cross perforation. The design is often attributed to the Italian manufacturer Stilnovo. It is probably of German origin and from Hillebrand. ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Minimalist Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp from Orno, Finland
By Orno Stockmann
Located in Hamburg, DE
The entire lamp is finished in white. The lamp is in mint condition.
Category
20th Century Finnish Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1958 Ceiling Lamp Perforated for Artimeta Soest Holland
By Artimeta
Located in Biella, IT
Design in year '58 ceiling lamp for Artimeta Soest Holland lamp is in perforated metal lacquered white-cream in perfect condition measure height 30 inches, diameter 18".
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Perforated Cone Pendant Lamp Style Stilnovo
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Italian Perforated Cone Pendant Lamp Style Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s adjustable White Pendant Perforated Cone Lamp aluminum, brass and solid teak. 15 tall x 11 diameter and Cord 39 inches H approximately Unmarked.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1950s Perforated Metal Wall Lamps, Manner of Pierre Gauriche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Long Island City, NY
The red, perforated metal shades of these sconces appear to float above the black metal lamps.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century German Minimalist Perforated Wall Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century wall lamp with flexible umbrella. Probably from Emperor. A minimalist design. Cubic shapes run through this design, from the screen to the wall plate. The most striking ...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Ernst Igl Perforated Suspension Pendant Lamp
By Ernest Igl
Located in Montréal, QC
Ernst Igl suspension. Classic Igl perforated design. Verified original E-26 medium base socket, white plastic cord. Minor tarnish, dings, scuffs, bends and/or patination as largely s...
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Steel
1950s Stilux Milano White Perforated Double Shade Wall Lamp
By Stilux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Stilux Milano White Perforated Double Shade Wall Lamp An elegant midcentury sconce design executed in perforated white metal on a brass stem.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp with Brass Details, 1940s
$2,938Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp with Brass Details, 1940s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Perforated metal pendant lamp manufactured in Italy during the 1940s.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Perforated Ceramic Horse, Candle, Centerpiece, lamp, lighting, Italy
$1,827Sale Price / item|20% Off
Perforated Ceramic Horse, Candle, Centerpiece, lamp, lighting, Italy
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an Horse in a modern way. The animal is gently handcrafted starting from clay and all hand worked. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are uniq...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated brass dome ceiling lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnish designs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century German Minimalist Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century pendant lamp with perforated sheet elements. A minimalist design.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1960s Carl Thore Perforated Black and Brass Wall Lamp
By Carl Thore
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Carl Thore Perforated Black and Brass Wall Lamp. Executed in black painted perforated metal with white-painted interior and brass hardware, this wall lamp is highly characteri...
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
1970s Modern Wall Sconce Lamps Patinated Bronze Perforated Shade
$880Sale Price / set|20% Off
1970s Modern Wall Sconce Lamps Patinated Bronze Perforated Shade
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Patinated Bronze Arm Wall Sconce Lamps with Modern Perforated Shade Unmarked. Set of two.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Brutalist Danish Studio Pottery Perforated Ball Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Brutalist studio ceramic pendant lamp from denmark. a functional lamp and at the same time an impressive object. The formal language and materiality appear organic. The shade has the...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Perforated Midcentury Pendant Lamp, Holophane, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful industrial midcentury pendant lamp from the late 1940s / early 1950s, attributed to Mathieu Mategot for Holophane.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Einar Bäckström, pendant lamp 5302, perforated brass & steel, Sweden, 1950s
By Einar Backstrom
Located in Forserum, SE
A striking Scandinavian mid-century pendant lamp, model 5302, produced in Sweden during the 1950s by Einar Bäckströms Metallvarufabrik.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Large Lisa Johansson-Pape '270' Perforated Brass Wall Lamp
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Innolux Oy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Lisa Johansson-Pape '270' perforated brass wall lamp. Originally designed in 1947, these custom modified authorized re-editions are true to the original charming simplicity of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass
Vintage Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Pendant Lamp, Model A 1965
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Egå, DK
A sublime design by Paavo Tynel model a1965, this pendant lamp in brass has a beautiful shade with subtle perforated pattern, a glass diffuser,
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Danish Perforated Copper and Rosewood Caskade Pendant Lamp 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Very nice rosewood and copper cascade pendant lamp in very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Florian Schulz, Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Perforated Sheet Metal Ceiling Lamps, Spain, 1960's
By Javier Carvajal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four perforated sheet metal ceiling lamps, Spain, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Sheet Metal
Raul Reyes 'Rey 20' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Florian Schulz, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Raul Reyes 'Rey 20' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
1950s Stilnovo Red Perforated Cone Italian Pendant Lamp Italy
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Stilnovo Red Perforated Cone Italian Pendant Lamp Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Fabulous Red Light- hanging pendant lamp fixture. Made in Italy. 1950s The shade & canopy are made of Spun Aluminum with original red paint - silk electric cord. Unmarked. Attributio...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Mategot Inspired Mod Industrial Gray Perforated Fluorescent Linear Wall Lamps
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mategot inspired Mod industrial fluorescent linear wall or ceiling lamps. The fixture presents an elongated, column-like silhouette anchored by a curved metal fascia that introduces...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
Scandinavian Perforated Copper Mid-Century Modern Copper Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Scandinavian Perforated Copper Mid-Century Modern Copper Ceiling Lamp, 1960s Fully functional.
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper
Pair of Yellow Perforated Metal and Brass Wall Lamps, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pair of German wall lamps from the 1960s, designed with curved yellow perforated metal shades and slim brass wall brackets.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Perforated Aluminium Pendant Lamp Austria 1960s
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern perforated aluminium pendant lamp. Designed and manufactured probably in Austria, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Perforated Aluminium Pendant Lamp Austria 1960s
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern perforated aluminium pendant lamp. Designed and manufactured probably in Austria, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
'Nina' Perforated Dome Ceiling Lamp in White by Alvaro Benitez
By Alvaro Benitez, Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Nina' perforated dome ceiling lamp in white by Alvaro Benitez.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Metal
'Nina' Perforated Dome Ceiling Lamp in Black by Alvaro Benitez
By Stilnovo, Alvaro Benitez, Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Nina' perforated dome ceiling lamp in black by Alvaro Benitez.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of perforated conical Italian wall lamps attributed to Giuseppe Ostuni
By Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of adjustable wall lamps attributed to Italian designer Giuseppe Ostuni.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pierre Disderot Model #2059 Large Perforated Wall Lamp in Yellow & Chrome
By Pierre Disderot, Disderot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Disderot model #2059 large perforated wall lamp in yellow & chrome. Originally designed in 1955, this clean and refined wall lamp is an authorized re-edition by Disderot mad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rare & Elegant Mid Century Modern Perforated Brass Ceiling Lamp Sweden 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy, Falkenbergs Belysning, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, BY
Executed in solid, perforated brass, the ceiling lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian mid century wall lamp with perforated stars, brass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful Scandinavian wall lamp, produced by an unidentified Danish manufacturer in the 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Mid-Century Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century pendant light with striking cross perforation. The design is often attributed to the Italian manufacturer Stilnovo. It is probably of German origin and from Hillebrand. ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1970s Goffredo Reggiani 'Eyeball' Adjustable Perforated Metal Wall Lamps
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1970s Goffredo Reggiani 'Eyeball' Adjustable Perforated Metal Wall Lamps Executed in brass metal with perforations around the back that cast an interplay of light and shadow...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Magnets
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Perforated Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the perforated lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each perforated lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. If you’re shopping for a perforated lamp, we have 127 options in-stock, while there are 14 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the perforated lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A perforated lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one perforated lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Disderot, Mathieu Matégot and Artimeta produced versions that are worth a look.
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Prices for a perforated lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $245 and can go as high as $25,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,962.
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