Rare bamboo stick pelikan - floor lamp
Located in Brussels, BE
A black uplighter shade sits at the top, while a secondary arm holds a pale conical reading light. Brass joints and black metal arms connect the parts with minimal hardware.
Marble, Metal
Mario Bellini Area Curvea Table Lamp for Artemide, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in amstelveen, NL
An hallmark of his celebrated 1970s work. Ideal as a reading light beside a sofa, a statement piece on a sideboard, or a warm accent in a modern interior, the Area lamp remains a ti...
Metal
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Scissor Wall Lamp, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
This type of lamp was often used as a reading light when installed near a sofa or lounge chair.
Rosewood
A NEOCLASSICAL BRUTALIST FLOOR LAMP, by JEAN-PIERRE RYCKAERT, France 1960
By Jean-Pierre Ryckaert
Located in PARIS, FR
A small but massive floor lamp or reading light, Rustic-Modern, Art-Popular, Brutalist, Shabby-Chic, structure in solid hammered wrought iron and thick leather bolted to the structur...
Wrought Iron
Florian Schulz Mid-Century Vintage Modernist Chrome 1990s Adjustable Table Lamp
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Featuring lacquered polished chrome with adjustable shade making this the perfect modernist style reading light or desk lamp. This piece lends itself to any modern home decor as well...
Metal, Chrome
Florian Schulz Mid-Century Vintage Modernist Brass 1980s Adjustable Table Lamp
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Featuring lacquered polished brass with adjustable shade making this the perfect modernist style reading light or desk lamp. This piece lends itself to any modern home decor as well ...
Metal, Brass
$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
The perfect reading light was desired and this custom design puts light right at reading level!
Metal, Brass
$1,557Sale Price|30% Off
Mid Century Modern articulated wallight.
Located in London, GB
It makes an excellent reading light or light over the bed as it can be folded against the wall.
Brass
Finnish Mid-Century Three Arm Brass & Opaline Glass Floor Lamp
Located in Karis, Nyland
Each shade emits a soft, diffused glow, making the lamp ideal for ambient or reading light. A beautiful example of mid-century Scandinavian lighting design, combining functionality w...
Brass
Perforated Brass Shade & Opaline Glass Wall Light by Valinte Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Valinte Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
The combination of perforated brass and opaline glass reflects the period’s interest in balancing direct and ambient illumination, making the piece equally suitable as a reading ligh...
Brass
$473Sale Price|49% Off
Mid Century Wrought Iron Floor Lamp France c1950
Located in Trensacq, FR
Vintage mid-century wrought iron floor lamp France c1950 French, Artisan crafted, hand-forged, tall wrought Iron lamp with original articulated fitting, perfect as a reading light ov...
Wrought Iron
Bauhaus Wall Lamp with Adjustable Shade, Chrome Finish, 1930s Design
Located in Praha, CZ
The centerpiece of the design is its adjustable shade, which can be rotated to direct light precisely where needed—making it an ideal choice for a vanity mirror, a focused reading li...
Chrome
Antique Standard Lamp, English, Floor Light, William IV Revival, Victorian, 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An English, mahogany lounge reading light in William IV revival taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
Cotton, Mahogany
Vintage German Counterweight Floor Lamp from Cosack, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Everything is possible from the directed reading light via wall flooder to the ceiling flooder.
Metal
Bloom Blown Glass Floor Lamp for Living Room, Bedroom, or Office by Shakuff
By Shakuff Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fully customizable floor lamp with metal and glass pendant accents on a rod providing light source sitting on a base of marble. Each light can be switched on individually or switch...
Marble, Brass
Florian Schulz Mid-Century Vintage Modernist Brass Adjustable Table Lamp c.1970
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Featuring a polished brass adjustable shade with a lovely natural patina, making this the perfect modernist style reading light or desk lamp. This piece lends itself to any modern ho...
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Streamlined Nickle "Cobra" Table Lamp by Norman Bel Geddes for Faries
By Faries Lamp Co., Norman Bel Geddes
Located in New York, NY
Reminiscent of a cobra's form as indicated by the title, the conceptual charm and history of the piece will be appreciated in a wide array of interiors and design settings, excellent...
Nickel
Ami Floor Lamp by Garnier Pingree
By Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The floor lamp has a suspended a light fixture that projects down as a reading light and up at the ceiling while also catching the mesh to create delicate gradients.
Steel
Paavo Tynell Brass Wall Lamp Model 10304 Light Taito Oy Finland. 50s Rare
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Peoria, AZ
This is a stunning design that lends itself to any room or spot in an interior where an abundance of light is needed. Near an Eames lounge chair in the library for reading or perhaps...
Metal, Brass, Copper
Post modern aluminium adjustable floor lamp by Bernhard Bartels Germany 1990
Located in Renens, CH
Therefore it would also work great as a reading light. Only a handful of these great lamps have been produced.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Pendant in Brass and Pleated Shade, Sweden 1960s / 70s
Located in Helsinki, FI
This piece provides a soft upward light, ideal for creating ambiance in living spaces or serving as an elegant reading light, with the convenience of an integrated switch.
Brass
Stilnovo Tripod Oriental Lanterna Floor Lamp hand Painted Opal Glass Brass
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Perfect as an accent or reading light, this piece embodies the harmonious blend of functionality and elegance typical of postwar Italian craftsmanship.
Metal, Brass
“Hebi” Table Lamp by Isao Hosoe for Valenti, 1970s, Italy
By Isao Hosoe, Valenti
Located in Beerse, VAN
Perfect for creating cozy reading light or adding a sculptural accent to a shelf, desk, or bedside table.
Metal
Vintage German Space Age Model 770164 Wall Lamp from Staff, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
A simple, white box that is open at the bottom. The light is directed downwards accordingly. These lights are suitable as a reading light, bed or bunk light or perhaps for working.
Metal
$7,436 / item
'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Utrecht, NL
When moving the shade, you change the light function: positioned low, the lamp provides reading light and when the shade is positioned higher, the lamp offers wonderful diffused indi...
Brass
Scandinavian mid century wall lamp with perforated stars, brass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
A fine example of understated Scandinavian craftsmanship from the mid-20th century, equally suited for use as a bedside lamp or reading light.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Wall Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Its compact form makes it well suited as a bedside lamp, hallway accent or small reading light, while the contrast of yellow metal, brass and white details gives the piece a distinct...
Metal, Brass
$770Sale Price|50% Off
Table Lamp Made Out Of Brass By Florian Schulz 1970s, Germany.
By Florian Schulz
Located in Hannover, DE
This lamp is perfect as a reading light because it can be turned to different directions one can also read from their beds or any place of their cormfort.
Brass
Panelitos Seta by Piegatto, A Sculptural Contemporary Lamp
Located in Guatemala, GU
Whether used as a bedside lamp, a reading light, or a decorative accent, this lamp creates an atmosphere of tranquility and enchantment wherever it goes.
Bamboo
1970s Brushed Bronze Counterbalance Floor Lamp by Sölken Leuchten
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in London, GB
Both sculptural and highly functional, this lamp was conceived as a focused reading light with an elegantly engineered form.
Chrome
19th Century French Empire Bleached Cherry Side Table
Located in Carmine, TX
Its overall size will make it a perfect side table next to a sofa or your favorite reading chair, with a colorful reading light on it.
Cherry
Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern, Black CP-1 French Wall Light
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Its clean metal construction, compact scale and sculptural presence make it ideal as a bedside lamp, reading light, hallway sconce or accent piece in a modern interior.
Metal
Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern, Black CP-1 French Wall Light
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Its clean metal construction, compact scale and sculptural presence make it ideal as a bedside lamp, reading light, hallway sconce or accent piece in a modern interior.
Metal
Meander Leather and Brass Flexible Single Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Add color and flexibility to any room with the Meander One Arm Reading Light, an adjustable wall-mounted light fixture, with flexible leather wrapped arm.
Brass
Brass Adjustable Floor Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant vintage floor lamp features a slim vertical brass stem on a round brass base, fitted with two adjustable spotlight shades that can be positioned along the stem and angle...
Brass
Bigger Brother Lamp in Light Blue Polyethylene by Stefano Giovannoni
By Qeeboo, Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crafted to illuminate your space, the Bigger Brother is a cable lamp equipped with an integrated switch that allows you to light up his head. Available in a range of different colo...
Plastic
1930s Bauhaus Chrome Table Lamp with Beech Handle, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
An outstanding collectible for Bauhaus, Art Deco, Functionalist, Industrial, and Modern interiors, equally impressive as a desk lamp, reading light, display illumination, or sculptur...
Metal, Chrome
Enzo Mari 'Aggregato' Adjustable Floor Lamp for Artemide, Italy, 1976
Located in Firenze, IT
The counter-balanced arm allows for precise positioning of the light source, making it an ideal task lamp or reading light.
Steel
$618Sale Price|20% Off
Very Rare small Table lamp from Mathieu Matégot made in France 1955
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Oirlo, LI
The shade can be rotated around the fixed socket on the lamp arm, which can create different lighting effects. indirect lighting, reading light. These options provide a pleasant and...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Hollywood Regency Tole Gilt Sheaf of Wheat Two Arm Wall Sconce with Cord
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
(Or even next to a bed and used as a reading light.) It is created from metal and features stalks of wheat in gold that reach to the top.
Metal
Rare Iconic Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Prof. Carl Moor for BAG Turgi 1950s
By BAG Turgi
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare and iconic floor lamp or reading light. One of the shade adjustable. Designed by Prof.
Metal, Aluminum
1970s Hungarian Space Age Adjustable Double Floor Lamp in Orange and Brown Chrom
Located in Praha, CZ
Each shade can be independently adjusted both vertically and horizontally, allowing the lamp to function as an excellent reading light while also serving as a sculptural decorative o...
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Industrial metal and travertine Desk Lamp, Belgium 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Its adjustable arm and head make it ideal as a working or reading light, while the sculptural form ensures it stands beautifully as a decorative object in any modern or vintage inter...
Travertine, Chrome
Vintage Combi Lux Chrome Double Spotlight Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Lidokov, Stanislav Indra
Located in Zohor, SK
An attractive and versatile example of 1970s Czechoslovak lighting, equally suitable as a floor lamp, reading light or sculptural accent piece.
Chrome
Mid-Century Minimalist Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
The luminaire is predestined with the directly aligned light as a reading light. Suitable to the minimalistic design language of the design is the color scheme in gray and black.
Metal
Mitchell Bobrick for Controlight Rare Floor Lamp Mid century Modern
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Sculptural, featuring a birch base, ceramic cone body, iron legs, and a pivoting pressed fiberglass light diffuser shade. The pivoting shade allows one to direct light to control the...
Iron
Ernst Nielsen for Ernst Faxe Keramik — Danish Ceramic Table Lamp, Late 1960s
By Ernst Faxe, Ernst Nielsen
Located in Rødekro, DK
A confident, well-proportioned lamp that works equally well as a reading light or a room's quiet centerpiece. Details: Designer: Ernst Nielsen Manufacturer: Ernst Faxe Keramik, Denm...
Ceramic
Swedish Modern wall lamp by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Karlstad, SE
The articulated arm allows the shade to be positioned as needed, making the lamp particularly suitable as a reading light beside a bed, sofa, or desk. The gently curved arm and compa...
Brass
Adjustable Floor Lamp 'Metri' by Bernhard Bartels for Basis Designleuchten 1990s
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare Post-Modern floor lamp or reading light 'Metri'. Adjustable in various position in vertically.
Metal, Aluminum
Le Klint Scissors Sax Scone / Wall Lamp by Erik Hansen, Model 332, Denmark 1970s
By Le Klint, Erik Hansen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Crafted in beech wood, the adjustable accordion arm allows for flexible positioning, making it an ideal reading light beside a bed or sofa. The lamp is fitted with a white linen shad...
Fabric, Beech
Orange & Chrome Adjustable Desk Lamp model "7970" by Cosack, 1970
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Mortsel, BE
Documented in original Cosack catalogs, this model (color code 8200) was designed for flexibility, making it an ideal reading light or accent spot. The lamp retains its original manu...
Metal, Steel, Chrome
$590Sale Price|20% Off
Late 20th Century Space Age "Oliver" Table Lamp by Paolo Piva for Lumenform
By Lumenform, Paolo Piva
Located in Milano, IT
It is perfect as a bedside lamp, on a desk or on a bookcase as a reading light. Includes original wire, plug and switch.
Plastic
An Italian 1950s brass and glass telescopic reading wall light
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1950s brass and glass telescopic reading wall light wth green glass shade with circle design pattern.
Brass
Vintage Space Age Haloprofil Floor Lamp by V. Frauenknecht, 1970s
By Swisslamps International AG
Located in Hamburg, DE
It can be rotated around his axis and can thus take on the tasks of a table and reading light as well as a wall and ceiling flood.
Metal
Swiss Lamps Gold Plated Brass Vintage Modernist 1970s Adjustable Floor Lamp
By Swiss Lamps International
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Featuring gold plated brass (now with age related patina) and fully height adjustable via the counterweight adjustable and pivoting arm as is the round shade making this the perfect ...
Metal, Gold Plate, Brass
1930s Bellova Emerlite Art Deco Chrome Desk Lamp with Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Nottingham, GB
A particularly attractive example of functional Art Deco lighting, equally suited to use as a desk lamp, reading light or decorative accent within a period or contemporary interior.
Chrome
Oak & Brass 'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Utrecht, NL
When moving the shade, you change the light function: positioned low, the lamp provides reading light and when the shade is positioned higher, the lamp offers wonderful diffused indi...
Brass
Italian Murano Glass Table Lamp, White Milk, Frosted Drawings, Chrome Frame
Located in Villaverla, IT
Ideal as a prominent reading light accent or display showpiece, this Murano lighting creation brings seventies Italian design and Venetian craftsmanship straight into the home.
Chrome
Swiss Lamps Gold Plated Brass Vintage Modernist 1970s Adjustable Floor Lamp
By Relco Milano
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Featuring gold plated brass (now with age related patina) and fully height adjustable via the counterweight adjustable and pivoting arm as is the round shade making this the perfect ...
Metal, Brass, Gold Plate
Adjustable Brass & Off-White Metal Wall Light Reading Lamp, Sweden 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This wall light combines Scandinavian simplicity with functional sophistication, making it ideal for bedside use, reading corners, or hallways.
Metal, Brass
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.
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