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Vintage Revolving Lamp

Charles Hollis Jones Revolving Lamp/Magazine Rack
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Water Mill, NY
Rare Charles Hollis Jones Midcentury brass and beveled opaque white Lucite revolving lamp/magazine
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1960s American Vintage Revolving Lamp

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Brass

Vintage Space Age table lamp with marble base and revolving chromed metal shade
By Sirrah
Located in Milano, IT
Offered for sale is a vintage Space Age table lamp made in Italy around the mid 1960s. It is built
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Revolving Lamp

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Marble, Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Small Space Age Table Lamp done in Chrome with revolving shade, Italy 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous little Space Age table lamp done entirely in chrome. It
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Revolving Lamp

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Chrome

Rare Metal Table Lamp by Reggiani, Italy, 1970s
By Reggiani
Located in Milan, IT
Remarkable table lamp by Reggiani. Revolving semi-circular arms allow the light source to be
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1970s Italian Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Metal

Vintage Rare Metal Table Lamp by Reggiani, Italy, 1970s
Rare Metal Table Lamp by Reggiani, Italy, 1970s
$1,250
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Chrome-Plated Metal Desk Lamp by Fase - Spain
By Fase
Located in Girona, Girona
Rare desk lamp, revolving base and pivoting lampshade, chrome-plated metal, black lacquered sheet
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Lucite Table Lamp by Moss Lighting with Ceramic Figurine by Hedi Schoop
By Hedi Schoop
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1950s revolving table lamp featuring Hedi Schoop ceramic Asian inspired figurine on a plexiglass
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Ceramic, Acrylic, Lucite

Stunning Revolving Vintage English Regency Style Drum Side End Lamp Wine Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
all original and the top is on a revolving base We have deep cleaned hand condition waxed and hand
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20th Century English Regency Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Recent Sales

Vintage Space Age table lamp with marble base and revolving chromed metal shade
By Sirrah
Located in Milan, IT
Offered for sale is a vintage Space Age table lamp made in Italy around the mid 1960s. It is built
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Wolfgang & Pola Hoffmann American Art Deco Reading Lamp
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Pola Hoffmann
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This American art deco lamp was designed by Wolfgang (1900-1969) and Pola (1902-1984) Hoffmann ca
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Chrome

Arc Floor Lamp with a Marble Base by Goffredo Reggiani, Italy 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Lugano, CH
Beautiful arc floor lamp with a marble base by Goffredo Reggiani. The three lamp bowls are
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1970s Italian Vintage Revolving Lamp

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Marble, Chrome

Revolving Chrome and Opal Glass Pendant Lamp by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi
By Lumi, Pia Guidetti Crippa
Located in Koper, SI
lamp is composed by two revolving rings in chrome-plated metal, that can create different shapes, and a
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Revolving Lamp

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Chrome

Pair of Willy Rizzo Revolving Lamps
By Willy Rizzo
Located in London, GB
A pair of Willy Rizzo revolving lamps in brass and chrome. The centre fittings revolve so you can
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of Willy Rizzo Revolving Lamps
Pair of Willy Rizzo Revolving Lamps
H 29.53 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in
Scandinavian Table Lamp by Jonas Hilde
By Høvik Lys, Jonas Hidle
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and minimalist table lamp on a brass frame with revolving lamp shade. Designed by
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1980s Scandinavian Post-Modern Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Table Lamp by Jonas Hilde
Scandinavian Table Lamp by Jonas Hilde
H 13 in W 14.97 in D 7.49 in
Revolving Glass Sphere Table Lamp
Located in Piacenza, Italy
The table lamp is set on a chrome circular base. The body of the lamp is composed by a clear sphere
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Revolving Light Up Box depicting Marlboro Cigarette Pack, USA 1980s
By Marlboro Lamp Co.
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an extraordinary and very rare light up box depicting Marlboro Cigarette Pack. It was made as an ad, and it features an internal light that lights up wh...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Revolving Lamp

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Acrylic

Mid-Century Green Revolving Table Lamp, Italia, 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
attached with silver details to a rotating leg with a circular revolving shade. Both the lamp shade and
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Metal

Modernist Chrome, Etched Glass, & Marble Table Lamp by Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Modernist rectangular chrome table lamp has a revolving center glass plate with
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20th Century Vintage Revolving Lamp

Mid-Century Table Lamp "Oslo" by Heinz Pfaender for Hillebrand
By Erika Hillerbrand
Located in Vienna, AT
condition. As the shade is continuously revolving, the lamp is extremely space-saving. Lit.: H.-G
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Steel

Italian Postmodern Desk Lamp Valentina by De Pas and D'Urbino and Lomazzi 1980s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Vienna, AT
, Italy. The presented desk lamp is an adjustable and revolving halogen lamp. Chromed metal, clear
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Revolving Lamp

Arteluce club1195 Pier Giuseppe Ramella Postmodern
By Pier Giuseppe Ramella, Arteluce
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
be able to turn horizontal in 360. Lamp shade is revolving. So you can arrange freely light beam
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Metal

Stunning Patina Burr Elm Revolving Bookcase Side End Lamp Library Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage Burr Elm revolving bookcase table A
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20th Century English Victorian Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Elm

26 Piece Sterling Silver English Charm Bracelet
Located in Haarlem, NL
scabbard. 9. Fruit cart with revolving wheels. 10. Twilight lamp with pink bulb on moving foot with a
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20th Century English Vintage Revolving Lamp

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Silver

Pair of Lovely Bevelled Glass the White Company Revolving Table Lamps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bevelled glass table lamps A good looking well made and now discontinue pair of revolving mirrored glass
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20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Glass

Dark Green Revolving Adjustable Arm Bauhaus Naska Floor Lamp Fontana Arte 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in IT
The Naska lamp is a Classic from 1933. This is a floor lamp with a revolving, adjustable arm and
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1950s European Bauhaus Vintage Revolving Lamp

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Metal

Pair of Vintage Revolving Murano Glass Table Lamps Ascribable to Barovier, Italy
By Barovier
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Italy, 1950s. These table lamps are made in Murano glass and brass. They feature a really 2.5
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of 1965 Original Gucci Leather Nautical Table Lamps Clock Barometers
By Gucci
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
and brass table lamps with revolving clocks and barometers A highly collectable and well made pair
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Brass

Minimalist Revolving Wall Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Wall lamp manufactured by Stilnovo. Minimalist sconce featuring revolving shade and chrome details
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1960s Italian Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Metal

Lovely Side Table Sized Burr Walnut Revolving Bookcase Lamp End Wine Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
revolving bookcase of this type I have seen, it would make a perfect height lamp or side table We have
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20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Revolving Lamp

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Walnut

Stunning Revolving Military Campaign Regency Style Drum Side End Lamp Wine Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
gold leaf embossing, the handles are all original and the top is on a revolving base We have deep
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20th Century English Regency Vintage Revolving Lamp

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Leather, Hardwood

Goffredo Reggiani Pair of Chrome Wall or Table Lamps, Italy 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of revolving sphere lamps with magnetic magnets for table/wall in chrome-plated steel, Italian
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Chrome

PR. NIGHT STANDS W/TABLE-LAMP AND BUD VASE BY P. STARCK
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
NIGHT STANDS W/REVOLVING LAMP TABLE AND BUD VASE
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Revolving Lamp

1980s Adjustable Revolving Table Lamp by Jonas Hidle for Høvik Lys, Norway
By Jonas Hidle, Høvik Lys
Located in Turku, FI
A beautiful minimalistic Scandinavian table lamp designed by Jonas Hidle för Høvik Lys, in the
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Post-Modern Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Metal

globe lamp
Located in Southampton, NY
Revolving globe lamp on wood base with gold lined shade.
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1970s American Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Metal

Black & Gold Fase Lamp
By Fase
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A gold and black revolving desk lamp by Fase. Madrid 1960s. Rewired and pat tested.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Metal

Black & Gold Fase Lamp
Black & Gold Fase Lamp
H 15.36 in W 12.6 in D 23.23 in
Italian Lamp Bugia by Giuseppe Cormio
By Giuseppe Cormio, iGuzzini
Located in Paris, FR
yellow. The lamp is perfect as a bedside lamp with its revolving shade. Labelled on the shade.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Metal

Italian Lamp Bugia by Giuseppe Cormio
Italian Lamp Bugia by Giuseppe Cormio
H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Red Fase Desk Light
By Fase
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A red and gold revolving desk lamp by Fase, Madrid, 1960s. Rewired and pat tested.  
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Metal

Red Fase Desk Light
Red Fase Desk Light
H 13.78 in W 11.82 in D 20.48 in
Wall Mounted Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
Wall mounted lamp,The pole and the shad are revolving and adjustable. The lamp is newly rewired.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Metal

Wall Mounted Lamp
Wall Mounted Lamp
H 31 in W 33 in D 8 in
Pair of Post-Modern Italian Wall Lamps
By Fontana Arte
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of post-modern Italian wall lamps with revolving shades in red lacqured metal, circa 1980.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Metal

Pair of Post-Modern Italian Wall Lamps
Pair of Post-Modern Italian Wall Lamps
H 3.94 in W 5.91 in D 4.73 in
WALL MOUNTED END TABLES-PHILIPPE STARCK
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
WALL MOUNTED END TABLES-CONSISTING OF-REVOLVING TABLE-LAMP AND FLOWER VASE
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20th Century Italian Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Stainless Steel

Italian dome neoclassical serving cart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An italian neoclassical walnut and decorated silver plate serving cart with revolving Dome and
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1950s Italian Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Walnut

Oscar Torlasco, Lumi, 360 Degree Revolving Table Lamp
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
Beautiful adjustable table lamp totally revolving on the base.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Metal, Brass

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20th Century Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Natural Fiber, Resin, Wood, Softwood

Italian Table Lamp
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$2,640 Sale Price
20% Off
H 13.5 in W 21 in D 14 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Revolving Lamp

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Textile

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
$1,320 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
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2010s Italian Renaissance Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Glass

Rosso Wall Mirror
$1,210 / item
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in
A French Roche Bobois leather sectional sofa.
By Roche Bobois
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Roche Bobois leather sectional sofa.
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20th Century French Adam Style Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Leather, Wood

A French Roche Bobois leather sectional sofa.
A French Roche Bobois leather sectional sofa.
$8,995
H 27 in W 121.5 in D 89 in
Vintage Henredon Black Lacquer and Burl Dining Set
By Henredon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chinoiserie-style burl and black lacquer dining set by Henredon of Morganton, NC, USA circa 1980. Oval table is composed of a burl inset surface framed by a black lacquer border rais...
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1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Burl, Cane, Wood

Vintage Henredon Black Lacquer and Burl Dining Set
Vintage Henredon Black Lacquer and Burl Dining Set
$3,600 / set
H 29.5 in W 79.5 in D 44 in
LUzpot
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUzpot is an elegant directional ceiling fixture inspired by classical mid century Italian design. This fixture has a thin stem and rotates and partially angles. Made in solid aged b...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Brass

LUzpot
LUzpot
$910 / item
H 8.75 in Dm 4 in
Bertu Bar Stool, Cicely Modern White Oak Bar Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Bar Stool, Cicely Modern White Oak Bar Stool This Modern White Oak Bar Stool - The Cicely is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. It was style-spotted at the ...
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2010s American Modern Vintage Revolving Lamp

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Wood, Oak

Bertu Bar Stool, Cicely Modern White Oak Bar Stool
Bertu Bar Stool, Cicely Modern White Oak Bar Stool
$1,650 / item
H 30 in W 15 in D 15 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Iroko veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustable she...
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2010s South African Minimalist Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Wood

Pair of Park Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Pair of Park Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
$5,287 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Oiled Walnut by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Walnut veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustable sh...
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2010s South African Minimalist Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Wood

Pair of Park Night Stands in Oiled Walnut by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Pair of Park Night Stands in Oiled Walnut by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
$5,271 / set
H 23.63 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair 19th Century Empire Scalamandré Tiger Velvet Bergère Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century diminutive Italian Empire Scalamandré Tiger Velvet Bergère chairs composed of mahogany and gilded accents. and newly upholstered in Scalamandré Tiger Velvet.
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19th Century Italian Empire Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

French Cabriole Leg Nightstands or Bedside Tables - Sold as a Pair
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of French bedside end tables or nightstands of wonderfully patinated cherrywood - each stand featuring a scalloped edge gallery over a serpentine frieze of three drawers ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Metal, Brass

Four Piece „TRIO“ Sofa by COR Team Form AG, 1973
By Team Form AG, COR
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Vintage COR Trio Modular Sofa in Brown This original Trio sofa by COR is a timeless design classic, offering both versatility and comfort. It consists of four modular elements, incl...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Four Piece „TRIO“ Sofa by COR Team Form AG, 1973
Four Piece „TRIO“ Sofa by COR Team Form AG, 1973
$11,657 / set
H 24.41 in W 149.61 in D 37.41 in
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Reddish Brown, 1970, Set of 2
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, reddish brown leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of two. The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of a particular backrest, conceived wit...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Leather, Beech

Paavo Tynell Starry Sky Ceiling Lamp 9068 in Black & Brass, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Starry Sky is one of the most iconic designs of Paavo Tynell`s lamps. It was made by both Taito and Idman in a few different sizes. The way the light filters through the grill an...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Metal, Brass

Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chair by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in The Hague, NL
Pair of iconic Sirocco safari chairs by Arne Norell, crafted in the 1970s by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden. Featuring original leather and solid wood frames, this chair is reuphols...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Brass

Fushia Corolla Mayflower Seat by Roche Bobois, France
By Fabrice Berrux
Located in Brussels, BE
Flower-shaped lounge chair designed by Fabrice Berrux for French firm Roche Bobois. Part of " les Contemporains" collection by Roche Bobois. Out of production. Labelled underneath t...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Revolving Lamp

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Fushia Corolla Mayflower Seat by Roche Bobois, France
Fushia Corolla Mayflower Seat by Roche Bobois, France
$1,922 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 35.44 in
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Vintage Revolving Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage revolving lamp available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and plastic, every vintage revolving lamp was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage revolving lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage revolving lamp made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage revolving lamp over the years, but those crafted by Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce and Gabbianelli are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Revolving Lamp?

A vintage revolving lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,775, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $15,790.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

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.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

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.

Questions About Vintage Revolving Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage Stiffel lamps, first check a piece for any markings. Nearly all Stiffel lamps have a marking at least on the switch, but some also feature large foil stamps on their bases or bulb sockets. By comparing the marks on your lamp to images and descriptions published on trusted online resources, you can often determine approximately when Stiffel produced your lamp. If your lamp is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage. Older Stiffel lamps are antiques, and newer ones are contemporary. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find an assortment of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.