TAMA Portable Lamp by Isao Hosoe for Valenti Luce, 1975 japanese pop style
By Valenti Luce, Isao Hosoe
Located in BARCELONA, ES
TAMA Portable Lamp by Isao Hosoe for Valenti Luce, 1970s Japanese pop style Step into the future as imagined in the 1970s with the TAMA L lamp by visionary designer Isao Hosoe for Va...
Plastic
Edy floor lamp by Piero Castiglioni for Fontana Arte, 1980s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The construction with the extra long electrical wire (10 meters/ 393 inch long), allows the lamp to be used as a portable lamp. Another feature of the Edy lamp is the suspension ring...
Metal
Edy table lamp by Piero Castiglioni for Fontana Arte, 1980s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The construction with the extra long electrical wire (10 meters/ 393 inch long), allows the lamp to be used as a portable lamp. Another feature of the Edy lamp is the suspension ring...
Metal
Vintage Wildwood Chinoiserie English Tea Tin Table Lamp, Artemis Studios Shade
By Wildwood Lamp Company
Located in Cincinnati, OH
The top is adorned with four white birds arranged against a red geometric pattern layered over a black ground. The brass lamp holder was made by Leviton with stamped manufacturer in...
Brass, Tin
$1,492Sale Price|20% Off
Portable Floor Lamp, Metalarte, Enrique Franch, Spain
By Metalarte, Enrique Franch Miret
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the Portable Floor Lamp by Metalarte, a remarkable lighting piece designed by Enrique Franch and crafted in Spain.
Metal
1970s Cosmo Time Folding Portable Hi Intensity Desk Lamp & Digital Alarm Clock
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Desk lamp Cosmo time modern folding intensity lamp with digital alarm clock Vintage 1970s Model 5500 A Maker stamp present Measures: 12 tall x 5.5 deep x 4.5 closed 5 tall Light...
Plastic
1960s Murano Table Lamp in Opaline Glass and Stainless Steel
By Artemide
Located in Brussel, BE
Italian portable table/floor lamp made of Murano opaline glass with a stainless steel strapping and handle on a beige enameled base, in the style of Artemide, from the 1960’s. - In t...
Metal, Chrome, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Italian Table Lamp with Glass Shade and Brass Finish
Located in Hamburg, DE
A small handle on the back adds a playful and nostalgic touch, making the lamp appear almost portable, like a personal light from a bygone era.
Metal
Vintage Explosion Proof Portable Task Lamps V1
Located in Nottingham, GB
A stunning run of explosion proof task lamps. Cast aluminium with heavy gauge glass enclosure protected with a cage design. These fittings were designed as a mobile lamp for en...
Aluminum
High End Twin Cylindrical Glass Affects Chromed Hanging or Table Storm Lanterns
By Luminaire
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of very high end portable luminaire chrome with duel cylindrical glass shades hanging lanterns They are an exceptional qualit...
Chrome
Portable Lamp in Patinated Brass, circa 1950-1959
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Old portable lamp with waxed wood handle. Fence in brass, patinated and polished.
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Portable Laurel Lamp
By Underwriters Laboratories, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Pasadena, CA
The Mid-Century Portable Mushroom Laurel Lamp is a charming and functional piece that perfectly encapsulates the playful yet sophisticated design ethos of the 1960s.
Chrome
Lucite UL Portable Table Lamp
Located in Mexico City, MX
Lucite UL portable table lamp.
Lucite
Inspection Lamp with Black Bakelite, Russia, circa 1950-1959
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful vintage portable lamp (origin: CCCP) made of black bakelite (stripped and polished).
Steel
Midcentury Foldable Portable Black and Cream Desk Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
This desk lamp has a foldable design for adjustable positioning. It features a black and cream color scheme, characteristic of midcentury style. It has a grey switch on the base. The...
Plastic
Mid-Century Portable Laurel Lamp
By Underwriters Laboratories, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Pasadena, CA
The Mid-Century Portable Mushroom Laurel Lamp is a charming and functional piece that perfectly encapsulates the playful yet sophisticated design ethos of the 1960s.
Metal
'Tama' Black and White Floor Lamp by Isao Hosoe for Valenti, 1975
By Isao Hosoe, Valenti
Located in Schagen, NL
Gorgeous portable floor lamp designed by Isao Hosoe for Valenti Milano in 1975.
Plastic
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H 17.33 in Dm 13.78 in
TAMA Portable Lamp by Isao Hosoe for Valenti Luce, 1975 japanese pop style
By Valenti Luce, Isao Hosoe
Located in BARCELONA, ES
TAMA Portable Lamp by Isao Hosoe for Valenti Luce, 1970s Japanese pop style Step into the future as imagined in the 1970s with the TAMA L lamp by visionary designer Isao Hosoe for Va...
Plastic
Sold
H 17.33 in Dm 13.78 in
TAMA Portable Lamp by Isao Hosoe for Valenti Luce, 1975 japanese pop style
By Valenti Luce, Isao Hosoe
Located in BARCELONA, ES
TAMA Portable Lamp by Isao Hosoe for Valenti Luce, 1970s Japanese pop style Step into the future as imagined in the 1970s with the TAMA L lamp by visionary designer Isao Hosoe for Va...
Plastic
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H 64 in W 37.5 in D 13 in
Three-Head White and Chrome Floor Lamp by Underwriters Laboratories, circa 1960
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Chicago, IL
Sticker on base: Underwriters Laboratories Portable Lamp, Issue No. 77575, E-24147. Measures: Base 1.75" H x 8" W x 8" D Height to top of structure 50" Length of stem 23.5" Sha...
Chrome
Postmodern Chrome Floor Lamps, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Postmodern Portable Luminaire Chrome Floor Lamps, with adjustable lamp head on X form base above four black composite casters, labeled "Portable Luminaire" to undersides. 71"...
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Metal and Acrylic Umbrella Table Lamps
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern umbrella portable table lamps offer mushroom form with painted metal base surmounted by umbrella dome form opaque acrylic shades, circa 1960 M...
Metal
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H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 6.7 in
Mid-Century Light Blue Metal "Mini Fase" Table Lamp by Díaz Magro, 1969
By Fase
Located in Lisboa, PT
This portable and foldable lamp was produced in a variety of colors and advertised as “the perfect gift that shines.”
Metal, Chrome
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H 12 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
1950s Red Camp Lantern Hanging Railroad Lamp Handilite Co Sturgeon Bay WI
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Railroad Light 1950s Handilite Co Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin Railroad portable red aluminum camp lantern lamp vintage Hanging Light Hand Carry Measures: 12 tall x 6.5 width x 5.5 dept...
Aluminum
Striking Folding Danish Modern Mid Century Desk in Walnut
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking beautiful rare Magic box folding box desk , circa 1980's very nice clean condition black lacquer wood handles tons of storage hard to find item with a portable clip lamp cha...
Walnut
Small metal Bouillotte table lamp 1970s USA
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice small all Metal table lamp . Classic Green color . American made . Good quality lamp . signed ,Underwriters laboratories portable lamp, seams to be a control sigh .
Metal
Italian 1940s Portable Wrought Iron Table Lamp
By Carlo Rizzarda
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1940s Portable Wrought Iron Table Lamp. Carries two bulbs Attributed to the work of Carlo Rizzarda.
Wrought Iron
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Industrial Portable Floating Desk Table Lamp
By Dazor
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage midcentury Industrial style table lamp by Dazor Mfg Corp. Perfect for a drafting table or desk. This lamp features a weighted base, adjustable head and an articu...
Metal, Enamel
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H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Diego Giacometti style wrought iron table lamp - 1950s - Italy - Brutalist style
By Diego Giacometti
Located in Paris, FR
The lighting you see in the photos was achieved by putting a portable LED lamp under the lampshade so you can see what it looks like when lit.
Wrought Iron
Modernist Fiberglass Saucer Shade Outdoor Lamps
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of green fiberglass saucer shade portable electric outdoor lawn lamps mounted on staked tubular aluminum poles.
Aluminum
Portable Lamp “Teapot”, circa 1960-1969, Japan
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Vintage portable lamp with atypical shape, originally used in a extraction of salt factory in Japan.
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Sculptured Metal Table Lamps by "Portable Lamps"
Located in Hudson, NY
Mid Century Sculptured Metal Table Lamps by "Portable Lamps" 1960s Dimensions: Base 16” x 13” inches Height: 26” inches Shade diameter: 12.5” inches Good condition considering a...
Metal
A Pair of 1960s Table Lamps by The Portable Lamp Co
Located in London, GB
A Pair of 1960s Brushed Steel Table Lamps by The Portable Lamp Co USA
Mini Black Portable Lamp CCCP, in Bakelite, circa 1950
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Old portable lamp from urss, very small, hoodle in black bakelite, chrome-plated reflector.
Chrome
Small Portable Lamp with Corrugated Glass, circa 1950-1959
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very pretty vintage portable lamp, corrugated glass protected by a fence made of chromed brass. waxed wood handle.
Brass, Chrome
A Pair of Nickel Light Boxes by the Portable Lamp Co 1970s
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Nickel Plated Acrylic Light Box Pedestals by the Portable Lamp Co. USA 1970s
Nickel
White Modernist Swivelier Eyeball Portable Lamp
By Swivelier, Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Ferndale, MI
A atomic style white enamel on metal Eyeball lamp issue no. 3062 by Swivelier. For use on table or floor. On/off switch is on the cord. The included Bulbrite (40W) half chrome lightb...
Metal, Enamel
Portable Lamp, Glass with Large Ridges, Fence in Brass, circa 80, Japan
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and rare vintage portable lamp. Made of cast aluminum (stripped and polished), very elegant glass with large ridges protected by a fence made of brass (polished).
Aluminum, Brass
A Pair of Bronzed Metal Stiffel designed Tabel Lamps
By Portable Lamp Co.
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Bronzed Metal Stiffel designed Neoclassical Style Table Lamps for The Portable Lamp Co USA 1950s
A Pair of 1950s White Ceramic and Bronze Mounted Table Lamps
By Portable Lamp Co.
Located in London, GB
A Pair of 1950s White Ceramic and Bronze Mounted Table Lamps designed by Marbro for the Portable Lamp Co.
A Pair of Table Lamps designed by Westwood
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Table Lamps designed by Westwood for the Portable Lamp Company USA 1960's
A Pair of Table Lamps designed by Westwood
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Table Lamps designed by Westwood for the Portable Lamp Company USA 1960's
A Pair of 1950s Brass Tulip Shaped Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A Pair of 1950s Brass Tulip Shaped Table Lamps by The Portable Lamp Company USA
A Pair of 1970s Glass and Chrome Plated Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A Pair of 1970s Glass and Chrome Plated Table Lamps by the Portable Lamp Company USA
A Pair of Brass Asian Modern Urn Shaped Table Lamps 1960s
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Brass Asian Modern Urn Shaped Table Lamps by The Portable Lamp Co 1960s
Brass
A Pair of Art Deco Style Sandblasted Lucite Lamps by Paolo Gucci
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Art Deco Style Sandblasted Lucite Table Lamps by Paolo Gucci for the Portable Lamp Co USA
Lucite
Pair of Sculpted Steel Memphis Style Table Lamps, 1980s
Located in London, GB
A pair of sculpted steel Memphis style table lamps by the Portable Lamp Co, 1980s Width at widest point 25.5cm NB: These items are subject to a further discount over and above th...
Brass Ships Lamp From Portable Light Co. Inc
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual Working Ships Lamp
Portable Maritime Lighthouse
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Unbelievable frenzal lens, is a standout on this piece, thickness varies from one to one and a half inches on the facets. With it's legs in their fully extended position, it'll stand...
Brass, Copper, Steel
Portable Airport Runway Light
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Cool, Fresnel lens, ready for re-assignment to your living room.
Aluminum
Q-Line Collapsible Military Field Lamp
Located in Portland, OR
This 7ft tall floating arm military surgical lamp collapses into a portable case which doubles as the lamp stand.
Steel
M G Wheeler "Sightlight" Adjustable Floor Lamp
Located in Brambleton, VA
"Sightlight" portable floor lamp made by MG Wheeler Co of Greenwich, Connecticut.
Metal, Brass
Single Mid-Century Art Deco Woman's Face Wall Sconce
By Sarsaparilla
Located in Prescott, AZ
Originally UL listed as portable lamps (see image of original sticker) with 6 1/2 feet of cord and an inline on/off switch. 7 1/2 inches high, 6 1/8 inches wide, 2 7/8 inch pr...
Metal
Blue Portable Lamp, circa 1970, France
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Old portable lamp, fully restored and rewired. Handle repainted in pretty blue glossy paint, crystallized in a oven. transparent glass protected by a fence in polished brass.
Brass
Pair of Brass Asian Modern Lamps, 1960s
By Portable Lamp Co.
Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
A pair of Asian modern, brass amphora urn shaped lamps on ebonized bases by the Portable Lamp Co., 1960s.
Brass
Polished Brass Portable Plug-In Picture Light
By House of Troy
Located in Oakland Park, FL
The head lamp cover moves or rotates in many angles. UL certified.
Wire, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Art Deco Womans Face Wall Sconce
By Sarsaparilla
Located in Prescott, AZ
Originally UL listed as portable lamps (see image of original sticker) with 6 1/2 feet of cord and an inline on/off switch. 7 1/2 inches high. 6 1/8 inches wide. 2 7/8 inch pr...
Metal
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H 16 in Dm 12.5 in
Machine Age Art Deco Anodized Aluminium "Mooncrest" Sight Light Smith Metal Arts
By Laurence E. Corcoran, Smith Metal Arts
Located in Dallas, TX
Machine Age Art Deco Mid-Century anodized aluminium "Mooncrest" sight light by Smith Metal Arts Signed, post Art Deco, Mid-Century spun and anodized aluminium two-tone p...
Aluminum
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.
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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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.