Ara Table Lamp by Philippe Starck for Flos, 1988
By Philippe Starck
Located in Weesp, NL
A true icon of late 20th-century French design, this Ara table lamp was designed by Philippe Starck
Metal
$919Sale Price|49% Off
H 22.45 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Ara Table Lamp by Philippe Starck Design for Flos 1988
By Philippe Starck
Located in Oirlo, LI
The Ara lamp was designed by Philippe Starck in 1988 and bears the name of his daughter. The lamp
Chrome
Philippe Starck Design "Ara" Table Lamp for Flos - 1988
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Desk lamp - Design - Philippe Starck - Vintage The Ara lamp was designed by Philippe Starck in 1988
Chrome
Ara Table Lamp by Philippe Starck for Flos, 1988, Italy
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Hagenbach, DE
The Ara table lamp was designed by Philippe Starck for Flos in 1988 and is a striking example of
Metal, Chrome
$2,931
H 22.05 in W 9.06 in D 6.69 in
Postmodern Model Ara Table Lamp by Philippe Starck for Flos, 1980s
By Flos
Located in Hamburg, DE
A design classic from flos according to a design by designer philippe starck from the 80s. A
Metal
Philippe Starck, Ara Stool, Via Editions
By Philippe Starck, Via Editions
Located in Paris, FR
Designed with at that time his 3 years old daughter Ara, Philippe Starck did it not long after
Synthetic
Philippe Starck "Ara" Table Lamp
By Philippe Starck
Located in Geneva, CH
Ara table lamp by Philippe Starck for Flos, Italy, circa 1988. Perfect condition.
Vintage Pair Philippe Starck Ara Lamps for Flos 1988
By Philippe Starck
Located in North Miami, FL
Innovative Starck design, this lamp has a unique "on/off" mechanism: by moving the head up or down
Lamp Ara Philippe Starck for Flos 1988
By Philippe Starck
Located in PARIS, FR
Sublime Ara Lamp designed by Philippe Starck for Flos in 1988. Dynamic and sculptural line in
Chrome
Philippe Starck for Flos 'Ara' Table Lamp
By Philippe Starck
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning Philippe Starck desk, task or table lamp made by Flos.
Ara Table Lamp by Philippe Starck for Flos
By Philippe Starck
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This horn-shaped Ara table lamp is designed by Philippe Starck for Flos in 1988. It was named
Chrome
Philippe Starck for Flos French "Ara" Chromed Steel Table Lamps (PAIR)
By Philippe Starck
Located in Queens, NY
/ housing atop a thin tubular stem and slightly domed circular base (PHILIPPE STARCK for FLOS / MILAN, ITALY
Chrome
Italian Chrome "Ara" Table Lamp by Philippe Starck for Flos
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful polish chrome Italian "Ara" table lamp designed by Philippe Starck in 1988 for Flos
Chrome
Philippe Starck Ara Table Lamp in Polished Chromed Metal by Flos 1988
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Cascina, Pisa
lighting at a 90-degree angle. Designed by Philippe Starck in 1988 for Flos. Measurements: Height: 55
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
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H 20 in W 10.5 in D 7 in
Philippe Starck Ara Table Desk Lamp, Chrome, Post-Modern by Flos Italy, 1980s
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Vienna, AT
Philippe Starck in 1988, named after his daughter. Executed by Flos, Italy. A stylish light with an
Metal, Chrome
Ara Table Lamp by Philippe Starck for Flos
By Philippe Starck
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This horn-shaped Ara table lamp is designed by Philippe Starck for Flos in 1988. It was named
Chrome
Ara Table Lamp Philippe Starck for Flos in Stock
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Ara desk lamp designed by Philippe Starck for Flos. Usable with 100-120V, in the US.
Aluminum
Ara Table Lamp Philippe Starck for Flos
By Flos
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Ara desk lamp designed by Philippe Starck for Flos. Near excellent condition. Usable with 100
Aluminum
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H 22.45 in Dm 9.85 in
Table Lamp 'ARA', design by Phiiippe Starck for Flos, 1988, chromed steel, works
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The 'Ara' table lamp, designed by Philippe Starck and made by Flos, takes its name from the
Steel
Pair of Original Ara Table Lamps by Phillpe Starck for Flos, 1988, France
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Pair of mirror polished-chrome plated steel table lamps have a die-cast head of Zamac metal alloy, with glass defuser, supported by a angled steel pole attached to a weighted chrome ...
Metal
Philippe Stark Flos ARA Lamp 1988
By Philippe Starck
Located in Hudson, NY
Designed by Philippe Starck in 1988 The ARA Lamp features a highly polished finish, conical horn
Steel
Ara Table Lamp by Philippe Starch for Flos
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish, polished steel table lamp is known as the Ara, and it was created in 1988 by Philippe
Stainless Steel
STOOL BY ARA STARCK----DAUGHTER OF PHILIPPE STARCK
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
(ARA)STOOL BY ARA STARCK
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H 19.69 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in
Original Ara Table Lamps by Phillpe Starck for Flos, 19019808, France
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Avignon, Vaucluse
Original Ara table lamps by Phillpe Starck for Flos, 1988, France in stainless Mirror polished
Metal
Vintage Pair Philippe Starck Ara Lamps for Flos 1988
By Philippe Starck
Located in Easton, PA
This is a vintage pair of Philippe Starck "Ara" halogen table/desk lamps designed for Flos which
Chrome
Bertu Nightstands, Santa Fe Modern Nightstand, Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Nightstand - Santa Fe Collection is our newest design for 2025. It is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each dresser is handmade in maple (or the wood ...
Maple
$3,895 / set
H 27 in W 14.63 in D 11.63 in
French Cabriole Leg Nightstands or Bedside Tables - Sold as a Pair
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of French bedside end tables or nightstands of wonderfully patinated cherrywood - each stand featuring a scalloped edge gallery over a serpentine frieze of three drawers ...
Metal, Brass
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 70EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
Ligne Roset Leather Togo Loveseat by Michel Ducajoy
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Ligne Roset Togo Leather Loveseat, designed by Michel Ducaroy, is an iconic piece known for its unique, low-profile, and ultra-comfortable design. Made entirely of dense foam, th...
Leather, Foam
Quadrifoglio table lamp by Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini, Gae Aulenti
Located in amstelveen, NL
Quadrifoglio lamp, Harvey Guzzini, 1970s. A stunning and very rare early edition vintage table Lamp designed by Harvey Guzzini in Italy. This model is called the 'Quadrifoglio' lamp...
Chrome
Pair of Murano Glass Shell Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of pretty Murano glass wall sconces shaped like sea shell. The Murano glass is smooth on the outside while having a rough inner texture, it also has golden speckles allowing...
Brass
Sculptural chairs by Yves Pagart
By André Dubreuil
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Très jolie chaises zoomorphe par Yves Pagart, Nos chaises sont issues d’une édition limitée de 16. Elles sont signées, datées et numérotées. Elles sont en métal laqué vert. Quelqu...
Metal
Chocolate Brown Mohair Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini, 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mario Bellini 'Camaleonda' 7-Piece Modular Sofa in Chocolate Brown Mohair, Designed by Mario Bellini Produced by B&B Italia Italy, 1970s An iconic expression of radical 1970s ...
Mohair
$21,600 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue velvet, Italy, 1970, four elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini,...
Leather, Plastic
Jean Prouvé, Lounge Chair 1980
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Jean Prouvé - Lounge chair Lounge Chair " Grand Repos " and its ottoman Circa 1980 Tecta edition stainless steel - dimensions : 109 x 64 x 87 Limited to 100 pieces Very ...
Metal
$3,875
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Lamp Elettra Murano Glass by Gramigna for Artemide. Italy, 1970s
By Giuliana Gramigna, Artemide
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Table or bedside lamp model Elettra by the italian designer Giuliana Gramigna for the editor manufacture Artemide in white Murano glass, metal base white...
Metal
$181 / item
H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
"Louis 20" Chairs by Philippe Starck for Vitra, Green / 1994
By Philippe Starck, Vitra
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Offered here is a rare, project-ready set of twenty-one Louis 20 chairs, designed by Philippe Starck for Vitra—an ideal balance of iconic authorship and real-world contract practical...
Aluminum
$3,850
H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 in
Byron Botker for Landes Lounge Chair with Tubular Frames in Light Pink
By Landes Manufacturing Co., Byron Botker
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Byron Botker for Landes, lounge chair, pink fabric, chrome-plated steel, United States, 1970s A comfortable easy chair that features a curved, chromed tubular frame. The frame appea...
Steel, Chrome
$27,000
H 29.5 in W 97 in D 40 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Three Seat Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1969 The revolutionary and unique 'Soriana' three-seat sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarpa in...
Chrome
Leather Togo 2-Seater Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful authentic midnight black leather Togo Settee designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset from the 1970s.
Leather
Philippe Starck "Objet Perdu" Style Chair
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Miami, FL
Chromed steel tubular frame chair with original upholstered seat. In the style of Philippe Starck.
Steel
A ubiquitous name in the world of contemporary architecture and design, Philippe Starck has created everything from hotel interiors and luxury yachts to toothbrushes and teakettles. Yet for every project in his diverse portfolio, Starck has maintained an instantly recognizable signature style: a look that is dynamic, sleek, fluid and witty.
The son of an aircraft engineer, Starck studied interior design at the École Nissim de Camondo in Paris. He started his design career in the 1970s decorating nightclubs in the city, and his reputation for spirited and original interiors earned him a commission in 1983 from French president François Mitterrand to design the private apartments of the Élysée Palace. Starck made his name internationally in 1988 with his design for the interiors of the Royalton Hotel in New York, a strikingly novel environment featuring jewel-toned carpeting and upholstery and furnishings with organically shaped cast-aluminum frames. He followed that up in 1990 with an equally impressive redesign of the Paramount Hotel in Manhattan, a project that featured over-scaled furniture as well as headboards that mimicked Old Masters paintings.
Like their designer, furniture pieces by Starck seem to enjoy attention. Designs such as the wedge-shaped J Series club chair; the sweeping molded-mahogany Costes chair; the provocative Ara table lamp; or the sinuous WW stool never fail to raise eyebrows. Other Starck pieces make winking postmodern references to historical designs. His polycarbonate Louis Ghost armchair puts a new twist on Louis XVI furniture; his Out-In chair offers a futuristic take on the classic English high-back chair. But for all his flair, Starck maintains a populist vision of design. While one of his limited-edition Prince de Fribourg et Treyer armchairs might be priced at $7,000, a plastic Starck chair for the Italian firm Kartell is available for around $250. As you will see on 1stDibs, Philippe Starck’s furniture makes a bold statement — and it can add a welcome bit of humor to even the most traditional decor.
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.