Philippe Starck for Flos, "Ara" Table Lamp, Italy 1988
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Naples, IT
Elegante lampada da tavolo Ara disegnata da Philippe Starck e prodotte da Flos Italia 1988.
Metal
Ara Table Lamp by Philippe Starck for Flos, 1988, Italy
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Hagenbach, DE
The Ara table lamp was designed by Philippe Starck for Flos in 1988 and is a striking example of postmodern lighting design.
Metal, Chrome
Postmodern Model Ara Table Lamp by Philippe Starck for Flos, 1980s
By Flos
Located in Hamburg, DE
A design classic from flos according to a design by designer philippe starck from the 80s. A postmodern design of special materiality and a unique function. Postmodern accents are s...
Metal
Philippe Starck, Ara Stool, Via Editions
By Via Editions, Philippe Starck
Located in Paris, FR
Designed with at that time his 3 years old daughter Ara, Philippe Starck did it not long after working for the mail order company 3 Suisses.
Synthetic
Philippe Starck "Ara" Table Lamp
By Philippe Starck
Located in Geneva, CH
Ara table lamp by Philippe Starck for Flos, Italy, circa 1988.
Vintage Pair Philippe Starck Ara Lamps for Flos 1988
By Philippe Starck
Located in North Miami, FL
Innovative Starck design, this lamp has a unique "on/off" mechanism: by moving the head up or down. These are gunmetal and halogen bulbs, great working order. ALL original.
Philippe Starck for Flos 'Ara' Table Lamp
By Philippe Starck
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning Philippe Starck desk, task or table lamp made by Flos.
Ara Table Lamp by Philippe Starck for Flos
By Philippe Starck
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This horn-shaped Ara table lamp is designed by Philippe Starck for Flos in 1988.
Chrome
Ara Table Lamp by Philippe Starck for Flos, 1988
By Philippe Starck
Located in Weesp, NL
A true icon of late 20th-century French design, this Ara table lamp was designed by Philippe Starck in 1988 for the renowned lighting manufacturer Flos.
Metal
Ara table lamp by Philippe Starck for Flos 1988
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in RIDDERKERK, NL
The Ara table lamp was designed in 1988 by Philippe Starck for Flos and is named after his daughter.
Chrome
Philippe Starck for Flos French "Ara" Chromed Steel Table Lamps (PAIR)
By Philippe Starck
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French contemporary (c. 1988) table lamps in chromed steel with a horn shaped shade / housing atop a thin tubular stem and slightly domed circular base (PHILIPPE STARCK for F...
Chrome
Italian Chrome "Ara" Table Lamp by Philippe Starck for Flos
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful polish chrome Italian "Ara" table lamp designed by Philippe Starck in 1988 for Flos Lighting.
Chrome
Sold
H 22.45 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Ara Table Lamp by Philippe Starck produced by Flos in Italy ca. 1988
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Geneva, CH
Chromed steel "Ara" table lamp by Philippe Starck and produced by Flos in Italy ca. 1988 Very good condition.
Steel
Philippe Starck Ara Table Lamp in Polished Chromed Metal by Flos 1988
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Ara table or desk lamp in polished chrome provides direct illumination.
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 20 in W 10.5 in D 7 in
Philippe Starck Ara Table Desk Lamp, Chrome, Post-Modern by Flos Italy, 1980s
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Vienna, AT
A chrome-plated and mirror-polished postmodern Ara desk or table lamp from the 1980s, designed by Philippe Starck in 1988, named after his daughter.
Metal, Chrome
Ara Table Lamp by Philippe Starck for Flos
By Philippe Starck
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This horn-shaped Ara table lamp is designed by Philippe Starck for Flos in 1988.
Chrome
Ara Table Lamp by Philippe Starck Design for Flos 1988
By Philippe Starck
Located in Oirlo, LI
The Ara lamp was designed by Philippe Starck in 1988 and bears the name of his daughter.
Chrome
Ara Table Lamp Philippe Starck for Flos in Stock
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Ara desk lamp designed by Philippe Starck for Flos.
Aluminum
Sold
H 22.45 in Dm 9.85 in
Table Lamp 'ARA', design by Phiiippe Starck for Flos, 1988, chromed steel, works
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The 'Ara' table lamp, designed by Philippe Starck and made by Flos, takes its name from the designer's daughter.
Steel
Ara Table Lamp Philippe Starck for Flos
By Flos
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Ara desk lamp designed by Philippe Starck for Flos.
Aluminum
Sold
H 19.69 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in
Original Ara Table Lamps by Phillpe Starck for Flos, 19019808, France
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Avignon, Vaucluse
Original Ara table lamps by Phillpe Starck for Flos, 1988, France in stainless Mirror polished chrome-plated steel table lamps.
Metal
STOOL BY ARA STARCK----DAUGHTER OF PHILIPPE STARCK
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
(ARA)STOOL BY ARA STARCK
Philippe Stark Flos ARA Lamp 1988
By Philippe Starck
Located in Hudson, NY
Designed by Philippe Starck in 1988 The ARA Lamp features a highly polished finish, conical horn shape and an elegant "pointiness" that creates a balanced object, both physically and...
Steel
Ara Table Lamp by Philippe Starch for Flos
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish, polished steel table lamp is known as the Ara, and it was created in 1988 by Philippe Starck for Flos.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Pair Philippe Starck Ara Lamps for Flos 1988
By Philippe Starck
Located in Easton, PA
This is a vintage pair of Philippe Starck "Ara" halogen table/desk lamps designed for Flos which were purchased new the year they came out in 1988.
Chrome
$189Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
1970s Josef Hurka Design Table Lamp for Lidokov, Czechoslovakia
By Lidokov, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with signs of use - Fully functional.
Chrome
FLOS Miss K Table Lamp in Black by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by innovative design master Philippe Starck, the miss K table lamp brings a delightful duality to its work. When unlit, its transparent PC (polycarbonate) outer diffuser—whic...
Plastic
$485
H 25.2 in W 4.34 in D 18.12 in
Italian modern table lamp Daphine Classic by Tommaso Cimini for Lumina, 2010s
By Lumina, Tommaso Cimini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern table lamp Daphine Classic by Tommaso Cimini for Lumina, 2010s Adjustable table lamp model Daphine Classic in black painted metal. The compact base, complete with a sw...
Metal
Flos Miss K Table Lamp in Fummee by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
MISS K desk/table lamp providing diffused light. Fully transparent, injectionmolded PMMA (polymethylmethacrylate, UL-94 HB) frame; opal, injectionmolded polycarbonate (UL-94 V0) inte...
Plastic
Italian Halogen Table Lamp , 1970s
By Artemide, Richard Sapper
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Long and sleek designed halogen table lamp from the late 1970s, Italia. First class material, construction and assembly. 50 watts lightbulb with 2 intensity level. Arm me...
Aluminum, Steel
$649 / item
H 44.5 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
Kartell Aledin Tec Desk Lamp in Fume by Alberto e Francesco Meda
By Alberto Meda, Francesco Meda, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Aledin Tec has a flat head which throws a direct luminous beam and is also adjustable thanks to the movement of the diffuser itself. These characteristics make it suitable for office...
Plastic
$808
H 37.41 in W 35.83 in D 8.27 in
Italian modern table lamp Daphine Terra by Tommaso Cimini for Lumina, 2010s
By Tommaso Cimini, Lumina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern table lamp Daphine Terra by Tommaso Cimini for Lumina, 2010s Adjustable table lamp model Daphine Terra in black painted metal. The compact base, complete with a switch...
Metal
Area table lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy 1974.
By Artemide, Mario Bellini
Located in Athens, Attiki
Area table lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy 1974. Very good condition
Ceramic, Paper
FLOS Romeo Soft T1 Halogen Table Lamp by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the Romeo family created by industry innovator Philippe Starck, this stunning and strikingly simple table lamp provides diffused light through a plissé cloth shade and acid-e...
Steel
Vintage Flos Romeo Soft 1 Table Lamp by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage example with a dimmer on/off switch attached to wire.
Metal
$469
H 35.43 in W 25.59 in D 4.33 in
Italian Postmodern Tizio Table Lamp by Richard Sapper for Artemide, 1970s
By Richard Sapper
Located in Hamburg, DE
The design classic from the Italian manufacturer Artemide according to a design by Richard Sapper from the 1970s. The Tizio convinces with its clear design language. A minimalist de...
Metal
Romeo Moon Floor Lamp by Philippe Starck for Flos
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flared, fluted and fabulous. The Flos Romeo Moon-F lamp features a fluted clear glass shade, which sparkles brightly with the light diffused by the internal acid-etched borosilicate ...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Riccardo Blumer, Italy, 1960
By Riccardo Blumer, Artemide
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A grey, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian table lamp made of hand crafted brushed aluminum, designed by Riccardo Blumer and produced by Artemide, featuring a one light socket in goo...
Metal, Aluminum
$1,190 / item
H 8.74 in Dm 12.4 in
FLOS Ktribe T1 Table Lamp in Chrome with Fumèe Diffuser by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A member of the Ktribe family of products, this inspiring table light provides diffused light through a transparent diffuser that gracefully moves the eye upward. The base, rod, and ...
Aluminum
Flos Miss K Table Lamp in Transparent by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
MISS K desk/table lamp providing diffused light. Fully transparent, injectionmolded PMMA (polymethylmethacrylate, UL-94 HB) frame; opal, injectionmolded polycarbonate (UL-94 V0) inte...
Plastic
Philippe Starck For Flos Romeo Floor Lamp with Relief Table
Located in London, GB
The Philippe Starck Floor Light is an elegant light that will add a touch of sophistication to any space. Crafted by renowned designer Philippe Starck, it showcases a sleek and minim...
Metal
$2,351
H 25.6 in Dm 19.69 in
Iconic "Taccia" Table Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos, Achille Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An iconic piece of Italian design, this Taccia table lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. It has been gently displayed only in a showroom window for a short period,...
Metal, Aluminum
$1,791 / item
H 24.02 in W 37.41 in D 7.09 in
Spider Wall Light, 3 Arms, Brass and Lacquer, Stilnovo Style, Customizable
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Bochum, NRW
Inspired by the Italian mid-century designs, this wall light will make the focus center of your interior. Three arms pierce the center, each ending with a lacquered metal/brass shade...
Metal, Brass
$3,466
H 5.91 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Dania Table Lamp by Dario Tognon & Studio Celli for Artemide, perfect condition!
By Artemide, Dario Tognon
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Impressive Dania table lamp designed by Dario Tognon and Studio Celli for Artemide. The lamp was only produced for a couple of years, starting in 1969. The lamp is manufactured in on...
Metal
A ubiquitous name in the world of contemporary architecture and design, Philippe Starck has created everything from hotel interiors and luxury yachts to toothbrushes and teakettles. Yet for every project in his diverse portfolio, Starck has maintained an instantly recognizable signature style: a look that is dynamic, sleek, fluid and witty.
The son of an aircraft engineer, Starck studied interior design at the École Nissim de Camondo in Paris. He started his design career in the 1970s decorating nightclubs in the city, and his reputation for spirited and original interiors earned him a commission in 1983 from French president François Mitterrand to design the private apartments of the Élysée Palace. Starck made his name internationally in 1988 with his design for the interiors of the Royalton Hotel in New York, a strikingly novel environment featuring jewel-toned carpeting and upholstery and furnishings with organically shaped cast-aluminum frames. He followed that up in 1990 with an equally impressive redesign of the Paramount Hotel in Manhattan, a project that featured over-scaled furniture as well as headboards that mimicked Old Masters paintings.
Like their designer, furniture pieces by Starck seem to enjoy attention. Designs such as the wedge-shaped J Series club chair; the sweeping molded-mahogany Costes chair; the provocative Ara table lamp; or the sinuous WW stool never fail to raise eyebrows. Other Starck pieces make winking postmodern references to historical designs. His polycarbonate Louis Ghost armchair puts a new twist on Louis XVI furniture; his Out-In chair offers a futuristic take on the classic English high-back chair. But for all his flair, Starck maintains a populist vision of design. While one of his limited-edition Prince de Fribourg et Treyer armchairs might be priced at $7,000, a plastic Starck chair for the Italian firm Kartell is available for around $250. As you will see on 1stDibs, Philippe Starck’s furniture makes a bold statement — and it can add a welcome bit of humor to even the most traditional decor.
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.