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Vintage President Desk Lamp Model 6631 by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell 1950s
Vintage President Desk Lamp Model 6631 by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell 1950s

Vintage President Desk Lamp Model 6631 by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell 1950s

By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Original vintage President table lamp model no. 6631 designed by German Bauhaus artist Christian Dell in 1926. This lamp is made in the 1930s-1950s of chromium-plated metal and metal...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of desk lamps "President 6631" by Christian Dell – Germany 1930
Pair of desk lamps "President 6631" by Christian Dell – Germany 1930

Pair of desk lamps "President 6631" by Christian Dell – Germany 1930

By Kaiser Dell, Christian Dell

Located in Girona, Girona

Pair of desk lamps in nickel-plated steel and black lacquered sheet metal, tilt adjustment on base and shade.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Sheet Metal

Kaiser Idell by Christian Dell Model 6632 President Green Desk Lamp
Kaiser Idell by Christian Dell Model 6632 President Green Desk Lamp

Kaiser Idell by Christian Dell Model 6632 President Green Desk Lamp

By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell

Located in Vienna, AT

Bauhaus table lamp green lacquered from the 1930s model 6632. Lamp is repainted.

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Kaiser Idell by Christian Dell Model 6632 President White Desk Lamp
Kaiser Idell by Christian Dell Model 6632 President White Desk Lamp

Kaiser Idell by Christian Dell Model 6632 President White Desk Lamp

By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell

Located in Vienna, AT

Bauhaus table lamp white lacquered from the 1930s model 6632. Lamp is repainted.

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Model President 663 Table Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell
Model President 663 Table Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell

Model President 663 Table Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell

By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell

Located in KUTNO, PL

The iconic Kaiser Idell President 663 desk lamp, designed by Christian Dell, one of the leading representatives of the Bauhaus movement.

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Vintage 1930s German Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Kaiser Leuchten no. 6886 ‘President’ Table Lamps, 1960s, Bauhaus
Pair of Kaiser Leuchten no. 6886 ‘President’ Table Lamps, 1960s, Bauhaus

Pair of Kaiser Leuchten no. 6886 ‘President’ Table Lamps, 1960s, Bauhaus

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in CULEMBORG, GE

identical model no. 6886 ‘President’ table lamps or desk lights by Kaiser Leuchten Germany.

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Tables, space age design, Cassina, Italy circa 1970s
Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Tables, space age design, Cassina, Italy circa 1970s

Gianfranco Frattini Nesting Tables, space age design, Cassina, Italy circa 1970s

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in leucate, FR

One of the notable examples of this partnership is the 817 'President' desk. Boalum Lamp (1970): Designed with Livio Castiglioni, the Boalum lamp is one of Frattini's most iconic des...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Wood

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Christian Dell Model 6631 President Desk Lamp
Christian Dell Model 6631 President Desk Lamp

Christian Dell Model 6631 President Desk Lamp

By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Christian Dell Model 6631 President Desk Lamp Designed in 1933 by the head of the Bauhaus metal work shop Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell One of CDs masterpieces this one is...

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

President Desk Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1960s
President Desk Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1960s

President Desk Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1960s

By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg

Located in Berkhamsted, GB

President desk lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup in solid brass and teak.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Christian Dell "President" Desk Lamp
Christian Dell "President" Desk Lamp

Christian Dell "President" Desk Lamp

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H 17.5 in W 11 in Dm 7.5 in

Christian Dell "President" Desk Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tags: Christian Dell, Germany, circa 1930's, Kaiser Leuchten GmbH, paraboloidal shape, metal, Bauhaus, lamp, president, model 6631, brown, brown enamel, desk lamp,

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Vintage 1930s German Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

President desk lamp by Mario Faggian for Luci Illuminazione, 1974
President desk lamp by Mario Faggian for Luci Illuminazione, 1974

President desk lamp by Mario Faggian for Luci Illuminazione, 1974

By Mario Faggian, LUCI Illuminazione

Located in UTRECHT, NL

Futuristic table lamp, model President (T443). Designed by Mario Faggian for Luci Illuminazione in 1974. A typical 70s design, featuring four oblique silver colored tubes and a black...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Christian Dell Desk Lamp Model President
Christian Dell Desk Lamp Model President

Christian Dell Desk Lamp Model President

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H 16.15 in W 9.85 in D 15.75 in

Christian Dell Desk Lamp Model President

By Christian Dell

Located in Oslo, NO

Christian Dell desk lamp model President Modell 6631 manufactured by Kaiser Idell.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Jo Hammerborg President Desk Lamp for Fog and Mørup
Jo Hammerborg President Desk Lamp for Fog and Mørup

Jo Hammerborg President Desk Lamp for Fog and Mørup

By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Jo Hammerborg "President" desk lamp for Fog and Mørup. Offered at Gallery Girasole  

Category

Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

President Desk Lamp by Mario Faggian for Luci, 1970s
President Desk Lamp by Mario Faggian for Luci, 1970s

President Desk Lamp by Mario Faggian for Luci, 1970s

By Mario Faggian, Luci Italia

Located in Brussel, BE

President, desk lamp made with four chromed aluminium tube on a cast iron base, double switches, designed by Mario Faggian for Luci in the 1970's.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cast Stone, Aluminum, Chrome

'President’ Desk Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell, Germany, 1930s
'President’ Desk Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell, Germany, 1930s

'President’ Desk Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell, Germany, 1930s

By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell

Located in Antwerp, BE

Lovely ‘President’ desk lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell, Germany 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Danish President Desk Lamp Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup, 1960
Danish President Desk Lamp Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup, 1960

Danish President Desk Lamp Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup, 1960

By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

An iconic 1960s danish design, the President desk lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Christian Dell "President" Desk Lamp
Christian Dell "President" Desk Lamp

Christian Dell "President" Desk Lamp

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H 18 in D 13 in Dm 11.25 in

Christian Dell "President" Desk Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

wonderful original Christian Dell desk lamp model 6631 "Luxus" for Kaiser-Idell. black shade, articulate chrome arm and black base with chrome rim, marked on the shade

Category

Vintage 1930s German Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Christian Dell President Desk Lamp W. 'Pastel-Creamy' Lacquer for Koronda Vienna
Christian Dell President Desk Lamp W. 'Pastel-Creamy' Lacquer for Koronda Vienna

Christian Dell President Desk Lamp W. 'Pastel-Creamy' Lacquer for Koronda Vienna

By Christian Dell

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Christian Dell fully adjustable table lamp for Koronda in Vienna. Model: TL 122 - "Prezident". This table lamp has been restored both cosmetic end electrically with its original feat...

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage President Desk Lamp Model 6631 by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell 1950s
Vintage President Desk Lamp Model 6631 by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell 1950s

Vintage President Desk Lamp Model 6631 by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell 1950s

By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Original vintage President table lamp model no. 6631 designed by German Bauhaus artist Christian Dell in 1926. This lamp is made in the 50s, partly of chromium-plated metal partly of...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1960s Fase President Pendulum Desk Lamp
1960s Fase President Pendulum Desk Lamp

1960s Fase President Pendulum Desk Lamp

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H 22.4 in W 27.6 in D 11.8 in

1960s Fase President Pendulum Desk Lamp

By Fase

Located in High Point, NC

A pendulum desk lamp made by Spanish designers Fase President.

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

ITALIAN DESK LAMP , "PRESIDENT" BY MARIO FAGGIAN FOR LUCI
ITALIAN DESK LAMP , "PRESIDENT" BY MARIO FAGGIAN FOR LUCI

ITALIAN DESK LAMP , "PRESIDENT" BY MARIO FAGGIAN FOR LUCI

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

President lamp from Italian lighting company Luci and designed by Mario Faggian , 1960's . Four angled chrome tubes each contain an open light source behind which each tube has twelv...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Green Christian Dell Bauhaus Desk Lamp for Kaiser Idell Luxus President
Green Christian Dell Bauhaus Desk Lamp for Kaiser Idell Luxus President

Green Christian Dell Bauhaus Desk Lamp for Kaiser Idell Luxus President

By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell

Located in Vienna, AT

A very beautiful green German Bauhaus desk lamp, model 6631 Luxus, designed by Christian Dell in the 1930s, executed by Kaiser. Unrestored and original, but in very good condition wi...

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Vintage 1930s German Table Lamps

Kaiser Idell by Christian Dell Model 6632 President Green Desk Lamp
Kaiser Idell by Christian Dell Model 6632 President Green Desk Lamp

Kaiser Idell by Christian Dell Model 6632 President Green Desk Lamp

By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell

Located in Vienna, AT

Bauhaus table lampe green laquered from the 1930s model 6632. Original condition deivery time about 1-2 weeks

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Jo Hammerborg President Vintage Desk Lamp of Aluminium by Fog & Mørup, 1960s
Jo Hammerborg President Vintage Desk Lamp of Aluminium by Fog & Mørup, 1960s

Jo Hammerborg President Vintage Desk Lamp of Aluminium by Fog & Mørup, 1960s

By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish vintage table- and desk lamp model President designed by Jo Hammerborg in the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Desk lamp in Teak and black lacquered metal President Model by Fase 1960.
Desk lamp in Teak and black lacquered metal President Model by Fase 1960.

Desk lamp in Teak and black lacquered metal President Model by Fase 1960.

By Fase

Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR

Superb old desk lamp designed by Fase Madrid in the 1960s. A counterweight mechanism allows you to adjust the height of the light diffuser, which can also be articulated by a ball jo...

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Pair of Brass and Black Painted Metal Lamps President by Arlus. France, 1950s
Pair of Brass and Black Painted Metal Lamps President by Arlus. France, 1950s

Pair of Brass and Black Painted Metal Lamps President by Arlus. France, 1950s

By Arlus

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Rare Mid-Century Modern pair of table, bedside or desk lamps model President by the french manufacture Maison Arlus collection Sicob.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modernist Brass Kaiser Desk Lamp by Christian Dell 1930's
Modernist Brass Kaiser Desk Lamp by Christian Dell 1930's

Modernist Brass Kaiser Desk Lamp by Christian Dell 1930's

Located in London, GB

Modernist brass Bauhaus 'President' table or desk lamps with original patina and adjustable shade.

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair fo Brass Kaiser Lamps by Christian Dell
Pair fo Brass Kaiser Lamps by Christian Dell

Pair fo Brass Kaiser Lamps by Christian Dell

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H 18.9 in W 11.03 in D 14.18 in

Pair fo Brass Kaiser Lamps by Christian Dell

Located in London, GB

Adjustable brass Bauhaus President table or desk lamps with patina and signs of its age.

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Table Lamps

Christian Dell "President" Desk Lamp
Christian Dell "President" Desk Lamp

Christian Dell "President" Desk Lamp

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H 17 in W 11.25 in D 13.5 in

Christian Dell "President" Desk Lamp

By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful original Christian Dell desk lamp model 6631 "Luxus" for Kaiser-Idell. Black shade, articulate chrome arm and black base with chrome rim, marked on the shade.

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Rare Fase Madrit President Desk Lamp
Rare Fase Madrit President Desk Lamp

Rare Fase Madrit President Desk Lamp

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H 17.72 in W 11.82 in D 21.66 in

Rare Fase Madrit President Desk Lamp

By Fase

Located in Vienna, AT

Phase President retro vintage lamp. Exceptional FASE President model lamp, a model produced from the late 1960s-late 1980s), a desk lamp made from noble materials: oak wood, glass, ...

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Jo Hammerborg President Desk Lamp Fog & Mørup, 1960s
Jo Hammerborg President Desk Lamp Fog & Mørup, 1960s

Jo Hammerborg President Desk Lamp Fog & Mørup, 1960s

By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup

Located in Munich, DE

Danish midcentury table lamp model President by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Kaiser Idell by Christian Dell Model 6631 President Desk Lamp Bauhaus Design
Kaiser Idell by Christian Dell Model 6631 President Desk Lamp Bauhaus Design

Kaiser Idell by Christian Dell Model 6631 President Desk Lamp Bauhaus Design

By Kaiser Dell, Christian Dell

Located in London, GB

Christian Dell, model Kaiser Idell 6631 President Desk Lamp. Made of steel and chrome. Screen lacquered in black high gloss, foot and arm chromed steel.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

President Desk Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
President Desk Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s

President Desk Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s

By Jo Hammerborg

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A True Danish mid-century desk lamp called "President". Designed by Jo Hammerborg in 1966 and manufactured byFog & Mørup in Denmark.It features two light sources and is made of brush...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Kaiser Idell by Christian Dell Model 6631 President Desk Lamp
Kaiser Idell by Christian Dell Model 6631 President Desk Lamp

Kaiser Idell by Christian Dell Model 6631 President Desk Lamp

By Fritz Hansen, Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell

Located in Vienna, AT

Christian Dell. Kaiser table lamp, model President of chromed and varnished metal, color: Red High Gloss. Designed in association with Bauhaus in the 1930s. Model No. 6631. H. ca. 43...

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1990s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Kaiser Idell by Christian Dell Model 6631 President Desk Lamp
Kaiser Idell by Christian Dell Model 6631 President Desk Lamp

Kaiser Idell by Christian Dell Model 6631 President Desk Lamp

By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell

Located in Vienna, AT

Christian Dell, table lamp, model Kaiser Idell 6631 Luxury. Made of steel and brass. Screen lacquered in black high gloss, foot and arm chromed steel. H. 42.5 cm, Ø 28.5 cm. Traces o...

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Kaiser Idell by Christian Dell Model 6631 President Desk Lamp
Kaiser Idell by Christian Dell Model 6631 President Desk Lamp

Kaiser Idell by Christian Dell Model 6631 President Desk Lamp

By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell

Located in Vienna, AT

Renewed with new electric deivery time about 1-2 weeks

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Kaiser Idell by Christian Dell Model 6631 President Desk Lamp Bauhaus
Kaiser Idell by Christian Dell Model 6631 President Desk Lamp Bauhaus

Kaiser Idell by Christian Dell Model 6631 President Desk Lamp Bauhaus

By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell

Located in Munster, NRW

Wonderful original Christian Dell desk lamp model 6631 "Luxus" for Kaiser-Idell. Brown shade, articulate chrome arm and black dark brown with chrome rim, marked on the shade.

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Fase Desk Lamp “The President”
Fase Desk Lamp “The President”

Fase Desk Lamp “The President”

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H 16.15 in W 22.45 in D 11.82 in

Fase Desk Lamp “The President”

By Fase

Located in Den Haag, NL

Is also well none from the hit series Mad Men .This desk lamp is on don draper desk. In a good vintage condition.   

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Christian Dell ”President” Bordeaux Desk Lamp
Christian Dell ”President” Bordeaux Desk Lamp

Christian Dell ”President” Bordeaux Desk Lamp

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H 23.63 in W 11.23 in D 15.75 in

Christian Dell ”President” Bordeaux Desk Lamp

By Christian Dell

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Wonderful desk lamp designed by Christian Dell in an elegant and exclusive burgundy and chrome color.

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Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Fase Madrid President Pendulum Desk Lamp
Fase Madrid President Pendulum Desk Lamp

Fase Madrid President Pendulum Desk Lamp

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H 22.45 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in

Fase Madrid President Pendulum Desk Lamp

By Fase

Located in Vienna, AT

Desk lamp designed by Fase Madrid in the 1960s, comes in a black finish. A counterbalance mechanism allows to adjust the height of the shade, which can also be articulated by a ball ...

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Fase, Desk Lamp, "President", Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Fase, Desk Lamp, "President", Luis Pérez de la Oliva

Fase, Desk Lamp, "President", Luis Pérez de la Oliva

By Fase, Luis Pérez Bueno

Located in Den Haag, NL

The Queen of Fase lamps. "PRESIDENT", the most acclaimed of the prestigious brand. Of the most sought after, impeccable condition and original ochre colour, difficult to find, which...

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Oak

Fase President Pendulum Desk Lamp in Walnut and Black Lacquer
Fase President Pendulum Desk Lamp in Walnut and Black Lacquer

Fase President Pendulum Desk Lamp in Walnut and Black Lacquer

By Fase

Located in Barcelona, ES

Black lacquered, chrome and walnut "Presidente Pendulo" desk lamp by Fase Excellent desk lamp manufactured by Fase Madrid. Model: El Presidente Péndulo, Spain, 1960s. This large ...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Metal

Danish Jo Hammerborg President Vintage Desk Lamp of Brass by Fog & Mørup, 1960s
Danish Jo Hammerborg President Vintage Desk Lamp of Brass by Fog & Mørup, 1960s

Danish Jo Hammerborg President Vintage Desk Lamp of Brass by Fog & Mørup, 1960s

By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Vintage table- or desklamp model President designed by Danish Jo Hammerborg in the 1960s. It's made of brass with teak fittings and the inside of the shade is white lacquered. Th...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Jo Hammerborg President Table Lamps for Fog & Morup
Jo Hammerborg President Table Lamps for Fog & Morup

Jo Hammerborg President Table Lamps for Fog & Morup

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H 18.5 in W 14.25 in D 14.25 in

Jo Hammerborg President Table Lamps for Fog & Morup

By Jo Hammerborg

Located in San Francisco, CA

Jo Hammerborg design "President" table or desk lamps for Fog & Morup, Denmark.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Danish Table Lamp "President" by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup
Danish Table Lamp "President" by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup

Danish Table Lamp "President" by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup

By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup

Located in Kastrup, DK

Scandinavian midcentury table / desk lamp model "President" by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bauhaus Desk Lamp Blue Metallic by Christian Dell
Bauhaus Desk Lamp Blue Metallic by Christian Dell

Bauhaus Desk Lamp Blue Metallic by Christian Dell

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H 15.75 in W 12.6 in D 16.54 in

Bauhaus Desk Lamp Blue Metallic by Christian Dell

By Christian Dell, Kaiser

Located in London, GB

Bauhaus 'President' style desk lamp by Christian Dell in brass with a nice patina of age and shade in original rare metallic blue.

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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Task Desk Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell 1950s Bauhaus
Vintage Task Desk Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell 1950s Bauhaus

Vintage Task Desk Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell 1950s Bauhaus

By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Christian Dell, Kaiser

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

German Bauhaus Kaiser 'President' style desk lamp by Christian Dell in brass with a nice patina of age and shade in original rare industrial grey.

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20th Century German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Bauhaus Desk Lamp by Christian Dell President Desk Lamp
Mid-Century Bauhaus Desk Lamp by Christian Dell President Desk Lamp

Mid-Century Bauhaus Desk Lamp by Christian Dell President Desk Lamp

By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Mid-Century Kaiser Idell model 6631-LUXUS President desk lamp designed by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell in 1936.

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Metal

President Desk Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1950s
President Desk Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1950s

President Desk Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1950s

By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg

Located in Berkhamsted, GB

President desk lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup in solid brass and teak.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Presidente Desk Lamp from Fase, 1960s
Presidente Desk Lamp from Fase, 1960s

Presidente Desk Lamp from Fase, 1960s

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H 18.12 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in

Presidente Desk Lamp from Fase, 1960s

By Fase

Located in Bilbao, ES

President desk lamp was conceived for management offices.

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Iron

Christian Del Kaiser Idell President Rare Desk Lamp
Christian Del Kaiser Idell President Rare Desk Lamp

Christian Del Kaiser Idell President Rare Desk Lamp

By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Christian Del Kaiser Idell President Rare Desk Lamp Nice condition, rarely seen in brass.

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Table or Desk Lamp Président from Fase Model 520C, 1970
Table or Desk Lamp Président from Fase Model 520C, 1970

Table or Desk Lamp Président from Fase Model 520C, 1970

By Fase

Located in Avignon, Vaucluse

Lamp produced by Fase in 1970. Named president.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

German Bauhaus Desk Lamp President by Christian Dell for Kaiser 30's
German Bauhaus Desk Lamp President by Christian Dell for Kaiser 30's

German Bauhaus Desk Lamp President by Christian Dell for Kaiser 30's

By Christian Dell, Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Basel, CH

German Bauhaus desk lamp model President in brass by Christian Dell for Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

President Desk Lamp
President Desk Lamp

President Desk Lamp

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H 14.57 in W 11.82 in D 23.63 in

President Desk Lamp

By Fase

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

A President desk lamp by Fase, Spanish, 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Metal

Jo Hammerborg Pair of 'President' Desk Lamps for Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1960s
Jo Hammerborg Pair of 'President' Desk Lamps for Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1960s

Jo Hammerborg Pair of 'President' Desk Lamps for Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1960s

By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg

Located in Maastricht, NL

A pair of model 'President' desk lamps designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960s Pendulum Desk Lamp – FASE – Wood & Metal – Model President – Spain
1960s Pendulum Desk Lamp – FASE – Wood & Metal – Model President – Spain

1960s Pendulum Desk Lamp – FASE – Wood & Metal – Model President – Spain

By Fase

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Striking and iconic mid-century desk lamp by FASE, Madrid, Spain. This is the sought-after President model, produced in the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Christian Dell, Bauhaus Desk Lamp "President", by Gebr. Kaiser & Co., 1936

Christian Dell, Bauhaus Desk Lamp "President", by Gebr. Kaiser & Co., 1936

By Christian Dell, Kaiser and Co

Located in Brussels, BE

Very elegant Bauhaus Desk lamp, Idell model 6031 President. Designed by Christian Dell and manufactured by Gebr.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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Vintage / Retro Danish Desige Desk Lamp with White Lacquered Shade from 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

This desk lamp, with its white lacquered shade and foot, was designed by the renowned Danish company Fog & Mørup in the 1960s. Fog & Mørup was established in 1904 by Ansgar Fog and E...

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Desk lamp, Bauhaus, Germany, 1930's
Desk lamp, Bauhaus, Germany, 1930's

Desk lamp, Bauhaus, Germany, 1930's

$779

H 16.93 in W 7.09 in D 15.75 in

Desk lamp, Bauhaus, Germany, 1930's

By Christian Dell

Located in Stockholm, SE

A modern desk lamp attributed to Christain Dell. Made for Bünte und Remmler. Bauhaus. Produced in Germany, in the 1930's. Overall good condition. Visible marks from wear. Missing th...

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Materials

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Pair of 1930 Bauhaus Table Lamps GOETHE by Christian Dell for Bünte & Remmler
Pair of 1930 Bauhaus Table Lamps GOETHE by Christian Dell for Bünte & Remmler

Pair of 1930 Bauhaus Table Lamps GOETHE by Christian Dell for Bünte & Remmler

$2,934Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 20.08 in W 7.09 in D 14.97 in

Pair of 1930 Bauhaus Table Lamps GOETHE by Christian Dell for Bünte & Remmler

By Christian Dell, Bünte und Remmler

Located in Berlin, DE

This elegant and rare pair of 1930 Bauhaus table lamps by Christian Dell for Bünte & Remmler are named "GOETHE" lamp. They are made out of lacquered steel and are adjustable in heig...

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Materials

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Vintage Mid-Century Desk Lamp

Vintage Mid-Century Desk Lamp

$1,088

H 17.72 in Dm 14.18 in

Vintage Mid-Century Desk Lamp

Located in Antwerp, BE

This Mid-Century Modern desk lamp features a red base and shade and a chromed arm. Both the arm and the shade are adjustable.

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Model 6751 - Table lamp in brass by Christian Idell
Model 6751 - Table lamp in brass by Christian Idell

Model 6751 - Table lamp in brass by Christian Idell

$745

H 17.33 in W 13.78 in D 14.97 in

Model 6751 - Table lamp in brass by Christian Idell

By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Model 'Kaiser Idell 6751' - Adjustable table lamp in patinated brass. Designed by Christian Dell and made by Kaiser Leuchten GmbH.

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Materials

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Christian Dell 'Kaiser Idell 6631-T' Table Lamp for Fritz Hansen in White
Christian Dell 'Kaiser Idell 6631-T' Table Lamp for Fritz Hansen in White

Christian Dell 'Kaiser Idell 6631-T' Table Lamp for Fritz Hansen in White

By Christian Dell, Fritz Hansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Christian Dell 'Kaiser Idell 6631-T' Table Lamp for Fritz Hansen in White. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

60s Lamp Light Kaiser Idell Table Lamp 6751 Brass Mid-Century Design
60s Lamp Light Kaiser Idell Table Lamp 6751 Brass Mid-Century Design

60s Lamp Light Kaiser Idell Table Lamp 6751 Brass Mid-Century Design

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

60s Lamp light Kaiser Idell table lamp 6751 brass mid-century design. Object: table lamp Manufacturer: Kaiser lights Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1960-1970 Di...

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Desk Lamp in the Style of Christian Dell
Desk Lamp in the Style of Christian Dell

Desk Lamp in the Style of Christian Dell

By Christian Dell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

German desk lamp with adjustable neck and shade.

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Materials

Chrome

Dutch Mid-Century Bauhaus Hala Model 144 Green Enameled Chrome Table Lamp
Dutch Mid-Century Bauhaus Hala Model 144 Green Enameled Chrome Table Lamp

Dutch Mid-Century Bauhaus Hala Model 144 Green Enameled Chrome Table Lamp

By Hala Zeist

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hala Model 144 table lamp, produced by the pioneering Dutch post-war lighting manufacturer Hala, Netherlands. Green enameled metal dome shade sits atop a curved chrome arm and vertic...

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Single Christian Dell for Kaiser "Idell" Black Desk Lamp, 1930s
Single Christian Dell for Kaiser "Idell" Black Desk Lamp, 1930s

Single Christian Dell for Kaiser "Idell" Black Desk Lamp, 1930s

By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Single All Black Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell #6551 Adjustable Table Lamp. Featuring adjustable 6D Black enameled metal Shade, arm and base with Off-White Interior. Round 7.5D knu...

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Mid-Century Model 6786 Table Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell
Mid-Century Model 6786 Table Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell

Mid-Century Model 6786 Table Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell

By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell

Located in Vienna, AT

This 6786 model table lamp was designed between 1920-1940 by Christian Dell, and manufactured by Kaiser Idell in Germany and later by Fritz Hansen in Denmark. It features an adjustab...

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Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

1933 Pre-War Bauhaus Kaiser Idell Natural Steel Model 6551 Desk Lamp Germany
1933 Pre-War Bauhaus Kaiser Idell Natural Steel Model 6551 Desk Lamp Germany

1933 Pre-War Bauhaus Kaiser Idell Natural Steel Model 6551 Desk Lamp Germany

By Christian Dell, Kaiser Dell

Located in Camden, ME

This is an authentic pre-war Bauhaus desk lamp, Model 6551 "Schreibtischleuchte," designed by Christian Dell and manufactured by Gebr. Kaiser & Co. in Neheim-Hüsten, Germany, cir...

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Mid Century Table Lamp By Kaiser Leuchten Model 6786 Circa 1950s
Mid Century Table Lamp By Kaiser Leuchten Model 6786 Circa 1950s

Mid Century Table Lamp By Kaiser Leuchten Model 6786 Circa 1950s

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Gloucester, GB

Mid Century Table Lamp By Kaiser Leuchten Model 6786 Circa 1950s - Steel shade and base - Chrome arm - Original grey paint - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - On/Off switch on the base - M...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Steel

Adjustable modernist desk lamp by Marbro
Adjustable modernist desk lamp by Marbro

Adjustable modernist desk lamp by Marbro

$1,200

H 18 in W 12 in D 18 in

Adjustable modernist desk lamp by Marbro

By The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in Ferndale, MI

Lacquered red hood on black angular shaft anchored to weighted brass base . Manufactured by Marbro lamp co of California .

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Steel

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President Desk Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the president desk lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every president desk lamp was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the president desk lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right president desk lamp, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made president desk lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell and Fog & Mørup are consistently popular.

How Much is a President Desk Lamp?

Prices for a president desk lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $725 and can go as high as $5,896, while the average can fetch as much as $1,750.

Finding the Right Table-lamps for You

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.

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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.

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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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A good desk lamp is going to make a substantial difference in any home, office or studio. The ideal desk lamp should provide apt task lighting, be easy to use, and also be aesthetically pleasing. Find a wide range of unique and elegant desk lamps on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The best desk lamp is a matter of preference — the right fixture can help you work more efficiently while also reducing eye strain. LED desk lamps in the 2700K to 4500K color temperature range often provide a warm and pleasing light under which to work. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and modern desk lamps from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024

    No one knows for sure who invented the desk lamp, as many engineers worked on designs for lamps during the 1920s. Many experts cite the Anglepoise lamp, however, as the earliest iteration of the modern desk lamp. Since its 1934 debut, this ingenious task light has become one of the most celebrated examples of industrial design. 

    How the Anglepoise came to be is the stuff of design legend: In 1932, a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine joined forces with a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons, to create a mechanism by which opposed springs would, as Carwardine explained, exert a “unidirectional constant force” on a pivoted lever that could counteract the force of gravity.

    This invention was not destined for an auto but for a lamp Carwardine was developing. The innovation would allow the piece’s articulated arm to be moved with ease to almost any position and remain there. As the product of engineering acumen rather than fashion, the Anglepoise soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted it as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.”

    The Angelpoise's rivals include the 1930 Bestlite, which was one of the earliest Bauhaus-influenced designs, created by Robert Dudley Best, who had studied under Walter Gropius at the Bauhaus in Dessau. German modernist Karl Trabert’s 1930s desk lamp for Schanzenbach & Co. was notable for its domed shade above a hinged arm.

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