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Modernist, Machine Age Stainless Steel / Metal Industrial Desk Lamp, Art Deco
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual modernist, machine age stainless steel / metal industrial desk lamp, circa 1930s
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Ronson USA 1934 Art Deco Black Lacquered Rondette Desk Lighter in Stainless Stee
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
A stainless steel lighter designed by Ronson. Very beautiful desk Rondette lighter, created in
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

BB3Pod Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
Located in Geneve, CH
BB3Pod Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi Dimensions: D 20 x W 65 x H 45 cm Material: Aluminum, Stainless
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

BB3Pod Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
BB3Pod Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
H 17.72 in W 25.6 in D 7.88 in
Barracuda Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
Located in Geneve, CH
, Stainless steel. Weight: 2,35kg The Barracuda is a desk lamp designed for large tables, with an adjustable
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Barracuda Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
Barracuda Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
H 17.72 in W 25.6 in D 7.88 in
Cubic Desk Lamp by Studio Reggiani
By Reggiani
Located in London, GB
this fascinating little desk lamp. The reflector is adjustable to allow more or less light on your work
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Cubic Desk Lamp by Studio Reggiani
Cubic Desk Lamp by Studio Reggiani
H 16.93 in W 3.55 in D 10.63 in
3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
Located in Geneve, CH
3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi Dimensions: D 16 x W 48 x H 25 cm Material: Lacquered recycled
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
H 9.85 in W 18.9 in D 6.3 in
3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
Located in Geneve, CH
3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi Dimensions: D 16 x W 48 x H 25 cm Material: Lacquered recycled
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
H 9.85 in W 18.9 in D 6.3 in
3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
Located in Geneve, CH
3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi Dimensions: D 16 x W 48 x H 25 cm Material: Lacquered recycled
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
H 9.85 in W 18.9 in D 6.3 in
3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
Located in Geneve, CH
3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi Dimensions: D 16 x W 48 x H 25 cm Material: Lacquered recycled
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
3-Pop Desk Lamp by Lucio Rossi
H 9.85 in W 18.9 in D 6.3 in
1960's Architects desk lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Brno, CZ
This bright red adjustable lamp was designed by Napako Lightning company in the 1960’s
Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

1969 Joe Colombo Architectural Red Spider Task Desk Lamp by Oluce Italy
By Joe Colombo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Model red spider desk task lamp design by Joe Colombo Adjustable design
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome

"Tecnica" Walnut Top Desk with Tie Rods Designed by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
structure in antique nickel finish, footrest and tie rods in stainless steel, adjustable feet, top and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel, Nickel

Tolomeo Mini Table Lamp Fassina De Lucchi Pair of Desk Light for Artemide, Italy
By Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, Artemide
Located in Miami, FL
Table Lamp features the same award-winning engineering and full adjustability found in the classic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Metal

Mid-Century Ferdinand Solère Rare Desk Lamp with Rotating Arm
By Ferdinand Solere
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century desk lamp designed by Ferdinand Solere for SolR Paris, France 1950s, orange lacquered
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Tolomeo Classic Lamp with White Base by Michele De Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassina
By Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi A study in balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel

Tolomeo Classic Lamp with Gray Base by Michele De Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassina
By Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi A study in balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel

Tolomeo Mini Lamp with Gray Base by Michele De Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassina
By Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi A study in balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel

Tolomeo Micro Lamp with White Base by Michele De Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassina
By Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi A study in balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel

Tolomeo Micro Lamp with Gold Base by Michele De Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassina
By Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi A study in balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel

Tolomeo Micro Lamp with Black Base by Michele De Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassina
By Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi A study in balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel

Tolomeo Micro Lamp with Gray Base by Michele De Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassina
By Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi A study in balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel

Tolomeo Micro Lamp with Black Base by Michele De Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassina
By Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi A study in balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel

Tolomeo Classic Lamp w/ Black Base by Michele De Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassina
By Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi A study in balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel

Tolomeo Micro Lamp with White Base by Michele De Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassina
By Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi A study in balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Classic LED Table Lamp with Base in Aluminum
By Giancarlo Fassina, Michele de Lucchi, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
“No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” - Michele De Lucchi. A study in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum

Artemide Tolomeo Classic TW Table Lamp with Base in Aluminum
By Giancarlo Fassina, Michele de Lucchi, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
“No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” - Michele De Lucchi. A study in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Midi LED Table Lamp in Aluminum with Base
By Giancarlo Fassina, Michele de Lucchi, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
“No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi A study in balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Mini LED Table Lamp in Aluminum with Base
By Giancarlo Fassina, Michele de Lucchi, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
“No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi. A study in balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Midi LED Table Lamp Anthracite Grey with Base
By Giancarlo Fassina, Michele de Lucchi, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
“No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi A study in balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel

Tolomeo Gray Classic Pivot Lamp by Michele De Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassina
By Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi A study in balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Tolomeo Gray Micro Pivot Lamp by Michele De Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassina
By Artemide, Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi A study in balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Tolomeo Gray Midi Pivot Lamp by Michele De Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassina
By Artemide, Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it. Michele De Lucchi A study in balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Classic Table Lamp with Clamp in Aluminum
By Giancarlo Fassina, Michele de Lucchi, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
“No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” - Michele De Lucchi. A study in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Micro Table Lamp with Clamp in Aluminum
By Giancarlo Fassina, Michele de Lucchi, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
“No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi. A study in balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Mini Table Lamp in Black with Clamp
By Giancarlo Fassina, Michele de Lucchi, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
“No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi. A study in balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Mini Table Lamp in White with Clamp
By Giancarlo Fassina, Michele de Lucchi, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
“No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi. A study in balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Mini Table Lamp in Aluminum with Clamp
By Giancarlo Fassina, Michele de Lucchi, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
“No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi. A study in balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Tolomeo Gray Mini Pivot Lamp by Michele De Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassina
By Artemide, Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi A study in balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Tolomeo Black Midi Pivot Lamp by Michele De Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassina
By Artemide, Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi A study in balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Tolomeo Gray Classic Lamp with Clamp by Michele De Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassina
By Artemide, Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi A study in balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Tolomeo Black Classic Lamp with Clamp by Michele De Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassina
By Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi A study in balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Tolomeo White Classic Lamp with Clamp by Michele De Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassina
By Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi A study in balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Mini LED Table Lamp with Clamp in Aluminum
By Michele de Lucchi, Artemide, Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
“No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” - Michele De Lucchi. A study in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Classic TW Table Lamp with Clamp in Aluminum
By Michele de Lucchi, Artemide, Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
“No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” - Michele De Lucchi. A study in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel, Aluminum

Artemide Tolomeo Classic Table Lamp with Inset Pivot in White
By Michele de Lucchi, Artemide, Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
“No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” - Michele De Lucchi. A study in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Classic Table Lamp with Inset Pivot in Black
By Michele de Lucchi, Artemide, Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
“No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” - Michele De Lucchi. A study in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Classic Table Lamp with Inset Pivot in Aluminum
By Michele de Lucchi, Artemide, Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
“No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” - Michele De Lucchi. A study in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Midi LED Table Lamp in Aluminum with Clamp
By Michele de Lucchi, Artemide, Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
“No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi A study in balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Mini Table Lamp in Aluminum with Inset Pivot
By Michele de Lucchi, Artemide, Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
“No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi. A study in balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Mini Table Lamp in Black with Inset Pivot
By Michele de Lucchi, Artemide, Giancarlo Fassina
Located in Hicksville, NY
“No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi. A study in balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Micro Table Lamp with Inset Pivot in Aluminum
By Giancarlo Fassina, Michele de Lucchi, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
“No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi. A study in balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Mini Table Lamp in White with Inset Pivot
By Giancarlo Fassina, Michele de Lucchi, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
“No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi. A study in balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Classic TW Table Lamp with Inset Pivot in Aluminum
By Giancarlo Fassina, Michele de Lucchi, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
“No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” - Michele De Lucchi. A study in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Artemide Tolomeo Midi LED Table Lamp in Anthracite Grey with Clamp
By Giancarlo Fassina, Michele de Lucchi, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
“No desk lamp should make you use two hands to position it.” Michele De Lucchi A study in balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Ronson England 1929 Art Deco Black and Creme Lacquer Rondelight Table Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
A stainless steel lighter designed by Ronson. Very beautiful desk Rondelight lighter, created in
Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Tolomeo Micro Table Lamp in Black & White by Michele de Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassi
By Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
control knobs in polished die-cast aluminum Tension cables in stainless steel Base in weighted steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Tolomeo Micro Table Lamp in Black & Yellow by Michele de Lucchi & Giancarlo Fass
By Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
control knobs in polished die-cast aluminum Tension cables in stainless steel Base in weighted steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Tolomeo Micro Table Lamp in Black & Coral by Michele de Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassi
By Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
control knobs in polished die-cast aluminum Tension cables in stainless steel Base in weighted steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Tolomeo Micro Table Lamp in Black & Blue by Michele de Lucchi & Giancarlo Fassin
By Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
control knobs in polished die-cast aluminum Tension cables in stainless steel Base in weighted steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Ronson USA 1934 Art Deco Faux Tortoise Lacquer Rondette Desk Lighter In Chromed
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
A stainless steel lighter designed by Ronson. Very beautiful Rondette desk lighter, created in New
Category

Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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Stainless Steel Adjustable Desk Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic stainless steel adjustable desk lamp available at 1stDibs. A stainless steel adjustable desk lamp — often made from metal, stainless steel and aluminum — can elevate any home. Find 25 options for an antique or vintage stainless steel adjustable desk lamp now, or shop our selection of 50 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a stainless steel adjustable desk lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A stainless steel adjustable desk lamp, designed in the modern, mid-century modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Artemide, Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina and Giancarlo Fassina each produced at least one beautiful stainless steel adjustable desk lamp that is worth considering.

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Prices for a stainless steel adjustable desk lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $250 and can go as high as $20,828, while the average can fetch as much as $495.

Finding the Right table-lamps for You

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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