Ron Rezek Zinc desk lamp - US, 1980s
By Ron Rezek
Located in London, GB
American industrial designer and entrepreneur Ron Rezek (b. 1946) studied under Charles Eames and Henry Dreyfuss at UCLA, before launching Ron Rezek Lighting in the late 1970s.
Zinc
Black Post-Modern Adjustable Desk Lamp by Ron Rezek
By Ron Rezek
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Cool black adjustable Post-Modern table lamp by Ron Rezek. In beautiful original vintage condition. Wired for US, it has a full range dimmer control and takes a small haloge...
Metal
Ron Rezek 110 Desk Lamps in Black and White Signed
By Ron Rezek
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
2 / 2 Offered for sale is a pair of sleek post-modern desk lamps designed by Ron Rezek. These lamps feature a counterbalance design and come with a round perforated shade in black...
Metal
Ron Rezek Post Modern Red, Black and White Table Desk Pair of Lamps
By Ron Rezek
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of sculptural lamps by Ron Rezek, done in the post modern language, cylindrical base, long neck and round diffuser in perforated metal.
Metal
Post Modern Desk Lamp by Ron Rezek, ca. 1980's
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
Chic 1980's desk lamp by Ron Rezek, in excellent original, clean and working condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age.
Metal
Vintage 1980s Perforated Metal Postmodern Desk Lamp
By Ron Rezek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A charming desk lamp in the style of Ron Rezek with a perforated metal shade and a hump that gives it a ton of personality.
Metal
1980s Gray Squiggle Desk by Ron Rezek
By Ron Rezek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
While known primarily for his lighting design and his long career as an entrepreneur, this 1980s postmodern "Squiggle" desk was designed by the prolific American designer Ron Rezek.
Metal
Ron Rezek Orbis Desk Lamp
By Ron Rezek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Ron Rezek Manufacturer: Artimide Period/Style: Modern Country: United States Date: 1982 Dimensions: 13.5″H x 4″W x 4″W Materials: Stainless Steel, Aluminum and Enam...
Aluminum, Enamel, Stainless Steel
Postmodern Memphis Era Multidirectional Desk Table Lamp
By Ron Rezek
Located in San Diego, CA
Colorful and beautiful desk lamp freshly rewired and refinished desk table lamp, enameled metal base and shade with protective glass diffuser, with handle for easy moving shade, new ...
Metal
Postmodern Multidirectional Polished Brass Desk/Table Lamp
By Ron Rezek
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design and functionality on this brass polished table desk lamp, the shade moves up and down, side to side comes with a dimmer switch and its perfectly working, Its halogen.
Brass
1980s White and Black Squiggle Desk by Ron Rezek
By Ron Rezek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
While known primarily for his lighting design and his long career as an entrepreneur, this 1980s postmodern "Squiggle" desk was designed by the prolific American designer Ron Rezek.
Metal
Black Ron Rezek Orbis Desk Lamp
By Ron Rezek, Artemide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1982 by Ron Rezek, the Orbis (sometimes called "Orbit") halogen lamp is a fantastic example of 1980s postmodern and minimalist design. The counter-balanced black enameled...
Metal
Black Ron Rezek Orbis Desk Lamp
By Artemide, Ron Rezek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1982 by Ron Rezek for Artemide, the Orbis halogen lamp is a fantastic example of 1980s postmodern and minimalist design. The counter-balanced black enameled arm pivots fr...
Metal
Ron Rezek Pair of Orbit Mobile Table Desk Lamps
By Ron Rezek
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic pair of lamps by Ron Rezek. Utilitarian as well as kinetic sculptures on its own right. The long slender arm pivots up and down as well as sideways, just genius design. The or...
Metal
Bolo Desk or Table Lamp for Artemide
By Ron Rezek
Located in Miami, FL
Bolo desk or table lamp designed by Peclar Nalbandian & Guy Burr for Artemide. Table standing luminaire for diffused incandescent lighting. Diffuser in handblown, ribbed opal white ...
Aluminum
Ron Rezek Desk Lamp, USA, 1980
By Ron Rezek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual aluminum and iron base desk lamp designed by Ron Rezek.
Aluminum, Iron
Ron Rezek Desk or Table Lamp
By Ron Rezek
Located in Chicago, IL
A great design by Ron Rezek.
Metal, Aluminum
Adjustable Desk Lamp by Ron Rezek
By Ron Rezek
Located in Long Beach, CA
Adjustable Desk Lamp by Ron Rezek. Height of lamp is adjustable up to 22" tall.
Plastic
"Machine Age" Desk Lamp by Ron Rezek
By Ron Rezek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retains "Ron Rezek" label.
Aluminum
"Orbis" Desk Lamps by Ron Rezek for Artemide
By Ron Rezek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the collection of MOMA's Department of Architecture & Design, the "Orbis" halogen lamp was designed in 1982 by Ron Rezek for Artemide. The counter-balanced, 33" swing-arm pivots f...
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Pair of Ron Rezek “Orbis” Desk Lamp for Artimide
By Artemide, Ron Rezek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Ron Rezek “Orbis” Desk Lamp for Artimide in stainless steel, aluminum and enamel with an articulating armature.
Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Enamel
Machined Desk Lamp by Ron Rezek
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Ron Rezek, a designer of great style and vision, created his lighting company in the 1980's. He gained great acclaim in ceiling fans design, offering a modern alternative to the trad...
Ron Rezek Metal Perforated Desk Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
High tech desk lamp fashioned of powder coated metal featuring a round perforated diffuser. A collaboration with Artimedi.
Desk Lamp 'Orbis' Designed By Ron Rezek for Artemide
By Artemide
Located in Pau, FR
Designed in 1982, this lamp by Ron Rezek is no longer in production. The 'Orbis' lamp was featured at the MOMA. It has a stainless steel reflector stem with an aluminum base and a 1...
Aluminum, Steel
Cantilver Desk Lamp by Ron Rezek in Black Metal, 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
Minimalist black desk lamp with long cantilever arm by Ron Rezek for Artemide.
Metal
1980s Postmodern Ron Rezek California Pair of Copper Table Lamps, Memphis
By Ron Rezek
Located in Denver, CO
Iconic pair of 1980s Postmodernist Ron Rezek of California table or desk lamps. Classic form and motif of the era in timeless polished copper.
Copper
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
$2,873 / item
H 31.5 in W 11.82 in D 47.25 in
Tadao Alto Concrete Contemporary Console, 100% Handcrafted in Italy
By Gaia Rebecchini, Laura Mochi Onori, Lorenzo Rebecchini
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Tadao line, created in homage to the famous architect with whom we share a minimalist approach and the creative use of the material, is the perfect synthesis of our philosophy: o...
Concrete
$9,564 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery, Textile, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 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 “...
Textile
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
On Hold|$12,000 / set
H 30.91 in W 31.5 in D 35.04 in
A Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs With Stained Legs, Europe Mid 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-century modern design, a hallmark of 20th-century innovation, is celebrated for its harmonious blend of minimalism, organic shapes, and bold yet understated elegance. It introduc...
Mohair, Wood
$3,380
H 19.69 in W 63 in D 18.51 in
Contemporary Brutalist Style Bench in Solid Oak and Wool Bouclé, Italy
Located in Ibiza, Spain
This contemporary bench embodies the raw elegance of Brutalist-inspired design. Handcrafted in Italy from solid oak, its sculptural presence is defined by bold, cylindrical legs and ...
Wood
LUfo Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires. Part of our contemporary collection the LUFO ceiling light is in a darkened patina finish. Hand perforations frame ar...
Brass
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$3,504 / item
H 16.93 in W 46.46 in D 14.18 in
Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Mohair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen, a key figure in the Danish Modern movement, designed the Entre Series in 1956 as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches, and chests. Combining Danish desi...
Velvet, Oak
$7,521 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$1,171 / item
H 17.33 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
21st Century Concrete Contemporary Side Table, Dark Grey Glossy Cement
By Gaia Rebecchini, Laura Mochi Onori, Lorenzo Rebecchini
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Tadao line, created in homage to the famous architect with whom we share a minimalist approach and the creative use of the material, is the perfect synthesis of our philosophy: o...
Concrete
$2,727 / item
H 12.6 in W 17.72 in D 12.6 in
Acerbis LOKUM M Coffee Table in smoked grey by Sabine Marcelis
By Acerbis, Sabine Marcelis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matter, light and colour come together in an intense interaction of materials. This collection embodies the elegance of pure forms, elevated through the use of hand-blown glass. Sabi...
Glass, Art Glass
Ron Rezek Table Lamp Orbit by for Bieffeplast, circa 1980
By Ron Rezek, Bieffeplast
Located in Vienna, AT
Wonderful Minimalist black metal desk lamp by American designer Ron Rezek for Bieffeplast, Italy. The counter balance arm allows to pivot and move the light in all directions. Heavy ...
Brass
Suelo Modern Side Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushi...
Hardwood
Bertu Benches, Suelo Modern Walnut Bench, Upholstered, Artisan
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Walnut Suelo® Bench is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This walnut silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek, topped with a comfortable cushion. The S...
Walnut
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.
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