Philippe Stark for Flos Archimoon Soft Table Lamp c.1998
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price per lamp. With its sleek, almost skeletal, aluminum arm and fabric shade, these task lights whimsically combine a traditional shade with a contemporary architectural b...
Aluminum
Gibigiana Lamp Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1980s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in toronto, CA
Other signature Flos pieces include the classic Arco Lamp (1962) by the Castiglioni brothers; the Parentesi Lamp (1971) by Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzu, which was the first piec...
Steel
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H 33 in W 8 in D 8 in
Modern French Archimoon Adjustable Table Lamp by Philippe Starck for Flos USA
By Philippe Starck
Located in Chula Vista, CA
French Archimoon modern adjustable table lamp by noted French designer Philippe Starck for FLOS USA created by Philippe Starck in 2004 smart innovative modern design providing diffus...
Aluminum, Steel
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H 24 in W 24 in D 9 in
Rare Yellow Philippe Starck Archimoon K Adjustable Desk or Task Lamp for Flos
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Miami, FL
No longer produced yellow Archimoon K adjustable desk, task, or table lamp rendered in silver anodized aluminum, designed by Philippe Starck for Flos.
Aluminum
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.