Mid-Century Mercury Glass Reflector Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A mid-century Dutch table lamp with elegant curved design, paired with an antique English mercury
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Mid-Century Mercury Glass Reflector Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A mid-century Dutch table lamp with elegant curved design, paired with an antique English mercury
Metal
$4,800
H 18.5 in W 15 in D 8 in
1977 George Nelson Half-Nelson Reflector Table Lamp by Koch & Lowy in Brass
By George Nelson, Koch & Lowy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an uncommonly seen Half-Nelson reflector table lamp, designed by George Nelson and
Metal, Brass
Maison Lunel, Table Lamp, France 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Maison Lunel, elegant diabolo reflector table lamp, France 1950. The weighted cast iron base
Brass
Antique Adjustable Mercury Reflector Glass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
An unusual adjustable table lamp. Holland, c1920s. Mercury glass reflective mirrored shade
Brass, Iron
$7,840Sale Price|77% Off
H 16 in W 12 in D 12 in
Poul Henningsen Mid Century Aluminum Table Reflector Lamp Danish Design Art Deco
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Peoria, AZ
DECO STYLE! ALUMINUM REFLECTOR SHADE LIGHT DIFFUSING STYLE TABLE/DESK LAMP! (APPROX. 19.5" TALL By
Metal, Aluminum
Gerald Thurston Canister Reflector Lamps by Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Gerald Thurston powder coated aluminum canister lamps reflect light from the back of the
Aluminum
Gerald Thurston Canister Reflector Lamp for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Denton, TX
Aluminum cylinder with black metal base and pleated interior by Gerald Thurston. Best used as a floor up light to create a moody ambiance or to highlight a architechual element in th...
Metal, Aluminum
Jacques Biny, Large Diabolo Reflector Lamp, France 1950
By Jacques Biny
Located in Catonvielle, FR
this lamp in a version with a paper diabolo reflector, the luminaire that I propose to you was not
Aluminum, Brass
$1,442Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.99 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Polish Steel Table Lamp With Flexible Reflector by Michel Boyer, France 1968.
By Michel Boyer
Located in Brussels, BE
On a cubic polish steel base with a flexible conical reflector. Marked underneath 11/82. Electric
Metal, Steel
Apollo Jewelers Counter Lamp with Quilted Mercury Glass Reflector
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are heavy Industrial quality chrome-plated table lamps. These lamps were very modern for the
Glass
$1,731Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.83 in Dm 5.91 in
WMF Ikora Table Lamp / Wall Reflector in Bauhaus Manner from the 1930s Chrome
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, Austria
An unusual WMF Ikora lamp from the 1930 s in chrome. It has a ball and socket system to very the
Metal
$961Sale Price|20% Off
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 7.09 in
Jumo model 900 desk lamp, articulated arm + adjustable reflector
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Pretty large desk lamp with articulating arm that allows you to adjust the direction of the light
Metal
Vintage Reflector Prema Czechoslovakia
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vintage reflector Prema made in Czechoslovakia in very good original condition.
Metal
$2,250
H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in
EPIC! Rocket Reflector Lamp! Gino Sarfatti Mid Century Modern Italy Stilnovo
By Russel Wright
Located in Peoria, AZ
AWESOME DESIGN! ONE OF THE SLEEKEST ROCKET LAMPS EVER MADE! BRUSHED ALUMINUM REFLECTOR SCREEN SHADE
Metal, Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 537 Brass Structure, Black Reflector by Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gino Sarfatti lamp model 537. Brass structure, black reflector, white marble. Manufactured by
Marble, Metal, Brass
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 537 Brass Structure, Black Reflector by Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gino Sarfatti lamp model 537. Brass structure, black reflector, white marble. Manufactured by Astep
Marble, Metal, Brass
$1,984 / item
H 14.18 in Dm 15.75 in
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 537 Brass Structure, White Reflector for Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gino Sarfatti lamp model 537. Brass structure, black reflector, white marble. Manufactured by Astep
Marble, Metal, Brass
$2,750
H 26.88 in Dm 6 in
Moorcroft Art Pottery 'Fuchsia' Footed Lamp with Lightolier Glass Reflector Bowl
By Moorcroft Pottery, Lightolier
Located in Cincinnati, OH
of 1950. The reflector bowl has a frosted body which attaches to the lamp by Virtue of three screws
Metal
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 537 Brass Structure, Black Reflector by Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gino Sarfatti lamp model 537. Brass structure, black reflector, white marble. Manufactured by Astep
Marble, Metal, Brass
$1,984 / item
H 14.18 in Dm 15.75 in
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 537 Brass Structure, Black Reflector by Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gino Sarfatti lamp model 537. Brass structure, black reflector, white marble. Manufactured by Astep
Marble, Metal, Brass
$1,984 / item
H 14.18 in Dm 15.75 in
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 537 Brass Structure, White Reflector for Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gino Sarfatti lamp model 537. Brass structure, black reflector, white marble. Manufactured by
Marble, Metal, Brass
$1,999Sale Price|58% Off
H 20 in W 14 in D 14 in
Rare Mid Century Modern FIBERGLASS REFLECTOR DESK LAMP! BILL LAM STUDIO 1950s
By Bill Lam
Located in Peoria, AZ
A PURIST'S DREAM. MID CENTURY MODERN MOLDED FIBERGLASS ARTICULATING SHADE REFLECTOR DESK LAMP
Metal
$2,250
H 16 in W 12 in D 12 in
Art Deco Aluminum Bauhaus Era Reflector Lamp! Machine Age 30s 40s Russel Wright
By Russel Wright
Located in Peoria, AZ
CLEAN ART DECO STYLE! BRUSHED ALUMINUM SAUCER SHADE DESK/TABLE LAMP! ALL METAL REFECTOR LAMP
Metal, Aluminum
Frink Style Double Mirrored Reflector Bank Light
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
bankers lamp. Each of the 2 shades have 3 fluted reflector mirrors often found on early 20th-Century lamps
Marble
Frink Style Double Mirrored Reflector Bank Light
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
bankers lamp. Each of the 2 shades have 3 fluted reflector mirrors often found on early 20th-Century lamps
Marble
Passion large Fontana Arte table lamp by Studio Beretta Associati 2004
By Studio Beretta
Located in Vigevano, PV
Fontana Arte Passion table lamp, designed by Studio Beretta, offers a restrained interpretation of
Steel
Unavailable
H 19 in Dm 9 in
American Art Deco Chrome Tall Table Lamp with Internal Mercury Glass Reflector
Located in Port Hope, ON
This tall and elegant American Art Deco chrome-plated table lamp features a weighted stepped base
Chrome
Italian Midcentury Chrome Desk Lamp with Pivoting Reflector
Located in London, GB
Midcentury bankers lamp in chrome with stylish curved stem and piviting reflector Measures: H 42cm
Chrome
Swedish Floor Lamp Reflector Type Acrylic Plastic Shade and Metal
Located in Drottningholm, SE
Swedish floor lamp reflector type acrylic plastic shade and metal.
Acrylic
Unavailable
H 14 in W 5 in D 5 in
1930's Bausch and Lomb Articulating Task Lamp with Original Reflector
Located in Fort mill, SC
A rare 1931 Bausch and Lomb articulating task lamp in textured black steel with original and
Metal
Unavailable
H 13.19 in Dm 10.83 in
Fontana Arte 1950s Glass and Brass Desk Lamp with an Adjustable Reflector, Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
Elegant desk or table lamp produced by Fontana Arte in 1950s. The fluted barrel and the glass base
Brass
A Modernist Cone and Reflector Table Lamp
Located in Ferndale, MI
A Modernist Cone and Reflector Table Lamp, Probably American .
Rare Greta Grossman Cobra Reflector Table Lamp by Ralph O Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Greta Grossman black painted cobra reflector table lamp by Ralph O. Smith
Unique Industrial Reflector Table Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
table lamp that has a look all it's own. The glass is from the 1870's. It uses a delicate hollow mercury
Iron
Midcentury Reflector Table Lamps by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice reflector tubular lamp, in white enamel mate finish and black base, in perfect condition the
Metal
A Reflector Table Lamp by Reggiani
Located in New York, NY
Very cool reflector lamp by Reggiani. A textured black sphere shade is set beneath a painted steel
Steel
Antique Mirrored Glass Reflector Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A rare mirrored glass shade metal table lamp. France, circa 1920s. Adjustable head so the
Mirror
Pair of Midcentury Reflector Table Lamps by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in San Diego, CA
Great and rare pair of reflector tubular lamps, in white enamel mate finish and black base, in
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Reflector Table Lamp by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in San Diego, CA
Great and rare reflector tubular lamp, in white enamel mate finish and black base, in perfect
Metal
Italian Painted Metal Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian painted metal red & white 3-light reflector table lamp
Metal
George Nelson Half Nelson Table Lamp in Black
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic black, adjustable saucer/reflector table lamp by George Nelson for Koch/Lowy.
Chrome, Enamel, Metal
MOMA 1951 Competition for Low Cost Lighting style Reflector Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
An American reflector table lamp in a style highly inspired of the top 10 finalists for the MOMA
Aluminum
Sold
H 7.88 in Dm 10.04 in
1937 Rene Lalique, Table Lamp Reflector Vase Driades Frosted Glass Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
/ table lamp. Internal original opaline. New wiring. Exceptional and extremely rare model, certainly
Glass, Art Glass
1950s Saucer Reflector Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An early 1950s modern lamp with an adjustable saucer light deflector. The light cone is perforated
Metal
Original Mirrored Frink Bronze Bank Table Lamp
By Frink Reflector Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is signed on an inside plaque and is a Frink #832 Bank Light. This is a 1920 lamp so we did
Industrial Caged Reflector Table Light
Located in Culver City, CA
Table top reflector work light, caged light with turned wood handle, composed of old and new parts.
Iron
Chapman Lucite and Brass Reflector Lamp
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple reflector lamp has a rectangular Lucite cube base with a brass foot and a tent-shaped
Brass
Sold
H 11.23 in W 7.09 in D 9.06 in
Italian Table Lamp with Curved Reflector in White and Grey Ceramic
Located in Berlin, DE
Italian table lamp with curved reflector in white and grey ceramic.
Ceramic
Tripod Lamp with Articulating Red Plexi Reflector
Located in Hanover, MA
Stylish 1950's European table lamp, probably Italian, with brass tripod base with ball feet and an
Brass
Workstead Orbit Table Lamp Two with Stone Base and Convex Reflectors
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
This table lamp features two spun brass discs which orbits like planets around a stationary bulb
Travertine, Carrara Marble, Brass
Jumo model 900 desk lamp, articulated arm + adjustable reflector
By Maison Jumo
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A minimalist metal table lamp. Charlotte Perriand frequently used this lamp in her stage designs
Steel
Rare Mid-Century George Nelson Pivoting Reflector Lamp
By George Nelson
Located in Astoria, NY
A rare George Nelson reflector lamp features a pivoting brass disk with white enameled interior and
Brass
Sold
H 16 in W 20 in D 20 in
Mid Century Modern Swing Arm Reflector Table Desk Lamp. Saucer Rare 50s Lighting
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Peoria, AZ
Absolutely Gorgeous! Mid Century Articulating Swing Arm Reflecting Saucer Desk/Table Lamp Red
Metal, Enamel
Large European Brass Reflectors
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of very large brass reflector lights or lamps. Impressive size and great decorative appeal
Brass
1950's Italian Reflector Lamp attributed to Gino Sarfatti
Located in Hanover, MA
Have fun with the many postures and attitudes you can produce simply by manipulating this little man and his rakish hat. Matte black enameled perforated aluminum and solid brass fit...
Brass, Aluminum
Dazor Swing Arm Brass Desk Lamp with White Reflector Shade, 1940s
By Dazor
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Large Art Deco Dazor attributed White Swing Arm Table Lamp with Brass details. Featuring a metal
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 16 in W 12 in D 12 in
Russel Wright Mid Century Modern Aluminum Saucer Reflector Lamp 50 Art Decorator
By Russel Wright
Located in Peoria, AZ
desk/table lamp with a cone and reflector design. It is a great example of the transition of Art Deco
Metal, Aluminum
1950s Italian Reflector Desk Lamp Sarfatti Stilnovo Style on a Marble Base
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in London, England
A stunning and incredibly stylish 1950s Italian reflector desk lamp with a metal reflector shade on
Marble, Metal
Sold
H 17 in W 15 in D 15 in
Rare MOSS Articulating Fiberglass Reflector Table Lamp Mid Century Modern 1950s
By Moss Lamp Co. 1
Located in Peoria, AZ
RARE MCM ICON! MOSS FIBERGLASS REFLECTOR SHADE AND CONE TABLE LAMP! (APPROX. 17" TALL By 15
Metal
Sold
H 18.12 in Dm 15.36 in
George Nelson "Half Nelson" Adjustable Reflector Table Lamp for Koch & Lowy
By George Nelson, Koch & Lowy
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Mid-Century Modern "Half Nelson" table lamp by American designer George Nelson. Manufactured in
Adjustable Reflector Lamp, Italy, 1950
By Fontana Arte
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Table lamp in brass, glass and green lacquered metal attributed to Fontana Arte, Italy 1950. A
Metal, Brass
1910 I.P. Frink Heavy Bronze Bank Counter Lamp
By Frink Reflector Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
approach and had patents on all their reflector lighting. These bank lamps are all bronze sitting on a wood
Bronze
Sold
H 21.5 in Dm 13.75 in
Italian Table Lamp Marble and Brass with Adjustable Fixture and Reflector Shade
Located in Chicago, IL
This Italian table lamp has an elegant, marble base and sculptural form. The adjustable fixture and
Marble, Brass
George Nelson “Half-Nelson” Chrome Reflector Lamp for Koch & Lowy
By George Nelson, Koch & Lowy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic “Half-Nelson” reflector lamp designed by George Nelson for Koch & Lowy in the United States
Steel, Chrome
Art Deco 'Diana' copper lamp.
Located in Pymble, NSW
A hand-cast in copper Diana figural table lamp with reflector shield, base and gallery. The cream
Copper
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, 1966. Model No. 600/p table lamp with reflector and sleeve in
Stilnovo Reflector Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Reflector lamp in enamelled metal and brass, with adjustable light source, produced by Stilnovo
Brass
Table Lamp w/ Reflector Shade by Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Reverse-Tapered Pole Base w/ Wide Circular Shade & Glass Reflector. Polished Nickel.
Brass Reflector Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass reflector table lamp with dimmer switch. Newly rewired
Brass
Nautical-Inspired French Brass Reflector Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Well-crafted and stylish French brass table lamp. Large circular base supports a hollow center
Brass
Adjustable Chrome Table Lamp
Located in Boston, MA
Adjustable lamp reflector table lamp with flexible "coiled" chord and clamp on two chrome posts.
Chrome
1970's, Crystal Balls and Chrome Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Total of nine cut out chrome columns with crystal ball reflectors table lamp. Light will come
Crystal, Chrome
Gilded Brass Table Lamp with Reflector
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A sculptural hand-crafted table lamp made in gilded and polished brass. The reflector shade
Brass
Steel Table Lamp with Orientable Light Reflector
Located in Paris, FR
Table Lamp with orientable light reflector. Unique signed piece. Height 19.68" x Base diameter
Large Brass Table Lamp with Gilded Reflector
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A sculptural hand-crafted half blackened table lamp made in gilded, polished and burned brass
Brass
Reflector Lamp in Golden Brass
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Helios Model. Large sculptural table lamp in polished and golden brass. The reflector shade
Brass
Pair of Brass Candlestick Lamps with Bowl Reflector
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual brass lamps, based on 19th century watchmakers' candlesticks. Newly wired.
Brass
60's George Nelson Pivoting 'Half Nelson' Reflector Lamp
Located in Kensington, MD
George Nelson for Koch & Lowy 'Half Nelson' reflector lamp. If you send an inquiry
Steel
American Early 20th Century I. P. Frink, Large Bronze Reflector Desk Lamp
By I.P. Frink
Located in Fairfax, VA
One of the best desk lamp was made with heavy bronze and mirror reflector inside the shade for even
Onyx, Bronze
Pair of Adjustable O.C. White Lamps with X-Ray Reflector Shades, circa 1915
By O.C. White
Located in Portland, OR
slab bases, this pair of table lamps has been outfitted with rare small offset X-Ray reflector shades
Sold
H 19.69 in W 10.24 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Metal, Glass and Acrylic Reflector Jean B. Lacroix Attributed
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in Matosinhos, PT
Sculptural and unique 1950s table lamp on black metal base with up-light cone shape cream glass shade and
Metal, Brass
Double-Shade Table Lamp by Lumen
By Lumen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A double-reflector marble base table lamp from Lumen, Milan, Italy, 1952. The lamp is in good
Sold
H 10.63 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Mid Century Italian Stilnovo Style Table Lamp with Black Reflector Milano 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Published Stilnovo Style small table lamp with black lacquered adjustable reflector, With original
Brass, Metal
Sold|$1,950
H 15 in W 55 in D 14 in
George Nelson Custom Hanging Walnut Cabinet from a National Historical Building
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A two door Nelson walnut hanging cabinet with woven cane fronts and brass hardware, having a beveled bottom edge to the doors for ease of opening and folding to the top. Inside the b...
Cane, Walnut
Curtain Lamp
By Analuisa Corrigan Studio
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lamp: H 10'“ x W 3” Shade: white linen, loose fitting H 7” x W (top) 6” x W (bottom) 6” Glaze: Sage matte, white matte, black shiny, matte blue Hardware: unfinished brass ...
Brass
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Singl...
Brass, Metal
$3,305 / item
H 14 in W 48 in D 8 in
4-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the De...
Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Rare Pair of Sconces by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Pair of Sconces by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. A delicate and feminine yellow enameled shade, backed by a curved enameled r...
Aluminum, Brass
1960's Pair of Vintage Chests by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of vintage chests, these were made in the USA by Dunbar furniture, they were designed by Edward Wormley. Edward Wormley was one of the leading pioneers of mid-cen...
Wood
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
Tekiò Horizontal P4 Pendant Lamp by Anthony Dickens
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Tekiò horizontal P4 pendant lamp by Anthony Dickens. Dimensions: D 25 x W 226 x H 25 cm. Materials: Metal, washi japanese paper shade. Available in circular or rectangular canopy....
Metal
$239 / item
H 11.03 in W 6.7 in D 9.45 in
White Opaline Glass Brass Vintage Cast Iron Arm Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial wall lamp. White porcelain, brass and cast iron White Opaline glass. 2 conductors, no ground. Diameter cast iron wall piece 10 cm. 2 holes to secure. Weight: 2...
Brass, Iron
Sold|$1,650
H 24.875 in W 76.875 in D 36.875 in
Mid-Century Friso Kramer Style Teak and Grey Enameled Daybed
By Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century Friso Kramer style daybed, 1960's. Has newly upholstered Castro beige mattress, gray enameled metal frame and handsome, teak bed ends. The bed frame is in original ...
Metal
Thomas Moser floor lamp by Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Highland, IN
This great floor lamp is architectural with a restrained playfulness, it employs innovative materials (perforated steel) and reflected light for a nice mix of direct and indirect ill...
Brass, Steel
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...
Brass
Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Bauhaus tubular sling chairs in cowhide and matte steel. The arm covers are black leather that lace up underneath while the seat and back are lace-up cowhide. Similar ...
Steel
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.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
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.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.