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Task Reading Lamp Brass Reeded
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A FINE, EARLY-20th CENTURY, FRENCH, BRASS, ADJUSTABLE, READING LIGHT
Stylish & practical
Elegant
Category
20th Century French Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Anders Pehrson Multi Adjustable Swedish Modern Reading or Task Lamp
Located in Ferndale, MI
Anders Pehrson designed Multi adjustable modern task lamp. Produced by Ateljie Lyktan Ahus Sweden
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Caracas Task Tripod Floor Lamp
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Kinetic Modernism. Divinely dynamic, our Caracas Task Tripod Floor Lamp is a twinkly, mixed metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Lightolier Lytegem off White Task Lamp
By Lightolier, Michael Lax
Located in New York, NY
20th century's 100 great product designs. The Lytegem emits localized light for reading and other tasks
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Koch & Lowy Articulated Reading Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic articulating reading or task lamp manufactured by Koch & Lowy, in the style of Arteluce
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Double Arm Mercury Glass Reading Lamp
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage double arm Industrial floor lamp, fully adjustable reading, task light with antique mercury
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron, Steel
House of Charcoal Grey Angled Task Floor Lamp
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
sophisticated luxury. The lamp can be angled to cast light wherever you need it - perfect for working, reading
Category
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
1950s Scandinavian Swan Neck Gooseneck Task Desk Lamp Black & Brass Midcentury
By Erik Wärnå, Ewå Värnamo
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
, which makes it the perfect light for reading, or to provide spot illumination for tasks. The cone shape
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
H 20.48 in W 4.73 in D 7.88 in
Multi-Adjustable Robert Sonneman Wall Mounted Orbitor Reading Lamp
By Sonneman Lighting, Robert Sonneman
Located in Paris, FR
Arcing swivel and tilt counter balanced wall mounted task or reading lamp.
Robert Sonneman design
Category
Vintage 1960s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Task Table Lamp, White Lime Plaster, In Stock
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Biomorphic light fixture is upright, functioning as a task or reading lamp.
Dimensions:
Height: 16-1/4
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster, Paper
H 16.25 in W 13 in D 6 in
Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Task Table Lamp, White Lime Plaster, In Stock
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Biomorphic light fixture is upright, functioning as a task or reading lamp.
Dimensions:
Height: 16-1/4
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster, Paper
H 16.25 in W 13 in D 6 in
Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Task Table Lamp, White Lime Plaster, In Stock
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Biomorphic light fixture is upright, functioning as a task or reading lamp.
Dimensions:
Height: 15-1/2
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster, Paper
H 15.5 in W 13 in D 6 in
Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Task Table Lamp, White Lime Plaster, In Stock
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Biomorphic light fixture is upright, functioning as a task or reading lamp.
Dimensions:
Height: 15-1/2
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster, Paper
H 15.5 in W 13 in D 6 in
Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Task Table Lamp, White Lime Plaster, In Stock
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
’-0” clear cord. This particular Biomorphic light fixture is upright, functioning as a task or reading
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster, Paper
H 15 in W 12 in D 6.25 in
Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Task Table Lamp, White Lime Plaster, In Stock
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
’-0” clear cord. This particular Biomorphic light fixture is upright, functioning as a task or reading
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster, Paper
H 15 in W 12 in D 6.25 in
Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Task Table Lamp, White Lime Plaster, In Stock
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
’-0” clear cord. This particular Biomorphic light fixture is upright, functioning as a task or reading
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster, Paper
H 16 in W 14 in D 6.25 in
Biomorphic Line by Studio Chora, Task Table Lamp, White Lime Plaster, In Stock
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
’-0” clear cord. This particular Biomorphic light fixture is upright, functioning as a task or reading
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster, Paper
H 16 in W 14 in D 6.25 in
"Dancers reading III", Impressionist Indoor scene with tow girls. Oil on panel .
By Iain FAULKNER
Located in Segovia, ES
"Dancers reading III", Impressionist Indoor scene with tow girls. Oil on panel.
Measurements in
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
H 30.71 in W 30.71 in D 1.58 in
Double-Arm Milk-Glass Reading Lamp Adjustable Cast-Iron Vintage Factory Lighting
Located in Oakville, CT
Adjustable double-arm machine task lamp with milk-glass shades and cast-iron O.C. White parts. Base
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Iron
H 87 in W 67 in D 9.5 in
Nude Reading by LUDOVIC-RODO PISSARRO -Figurative work on paper, School of Paris
By Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro
Located in London, GB
*UK BUYERS WILL PAY AN ADDITIONAL 20% VAT ON TOP OF THE ABOVE PRICE
Nude Reading by LUDOVIC-RODO
Category
Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Color Pencil, Pencil, Paper
Workstead Hardwired Wall Lamp in Brass with Adjustable Spun Brass Shade
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
can be utilized as a wall sconce, reading lamp, ceiling washer or even a task light. Complemented by a
Category
2010s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Workstead Hardwired Wall Lamp in Black with Adjustable Painted Brass Shade
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
can be utilized as a wall sconce, reading lamp, ceiling washer, or even a task light. Complemented by
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron, Steel
Vintage Dark Grey Adjustable Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
precisely where you need it, making it an ideal reading or task lamp. The lamp requires one E26/27 lightbulb
Category
20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Floor Lamp in Chrome with two Arms, by Dominici, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Dominici
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
spotlight for task lighting. The flexible arm of the task light allows for directed illumination, a
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Beige Mid Century Floor Lamp with Plexiglass Shade, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
direct the light precisely where you need it, making it an ideal reading or task lamp. The lamp requires
Category
20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
21st Century Cleveland Table Lamp Marble and Brass
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
light through a cylindrical smoked glass shade.
Whit versatile uses such as task lighting at your
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Art Deco Machine Age Chrome Adjustable Flourescent Desk Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
features a fluorescent bulb, providing ample illumination for tasks and reading without straining the eyes
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Workstead Lodge Extension Sconce in Oxidized Ash and Blackened Brass
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
creates comfortable bedside reading or task lighting. Made in the USA. UL Listed. Damp rated upon request.
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Workstead Lodge Extension Sconce in Natural Oak and Hewn Brass
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
creates comfortable bedside reading or task lighting. Made in the USA. UL Listed. Damp rated upon request.
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio Early and Rare Loop Cabinet in Copper
By Paul Evans
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, Pennsylvania (1 March - 1 June 2014). In addition, the cabinet graced the walls of Dorsey Reading’s house
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel
H 53.15 in W 37.01 in D 21.66 in
A 1950s Industrial American Table Lamp by Dazor
By Dazor
Located in Aci Castello, IT
it's needed, making it ideal for tasks such as reading, crafting, or office work. The adjustability
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Everyday Brass Pendant
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
of the reading light next to our beds in our childhood homes, or the lamp above the teacher’s desk in
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Everyday Black Pendant
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
of the reading light next to our beds in our childhood homes, or the lamp above the teacher’s desk in
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Everyday Brass Ceiling/Wall Lamp
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
of the reading light next to our beds in our childhood homes, or the lamp above the teacher’s desk in
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Workstead Hardwired Wall Lamp in Brass with Adjustable Spun Brass Shade
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
can be utilized as a wall sconce, reading lamp, ceiling washer or even a task light. Complemented by a
Category
2010s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Workstead Plug-In Wall Lamp in Brass with Adjustable Spun Brass Shade
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
can be utilized as a wall sconce, reading lamp, ceiling washer or even a task light. Complemented by a
Category
2010s American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Workstead Plug-In Wall Lamp in Black with Adjustable Painted Brass Shade
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
can be utilized as a wall sconce, reading lamp, ceiling washer, or even a task light. Complemented by
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron, Steel
Le Klint Sax 234 Vintage Scissor Lamp, Erik Hansen, Teak
By Erik Hansen
Located in Hamburg, DE
diverse family of Sax lamps, we present two variants: the downward-shining Type 233, ideal for reading
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Teak
Ara Table Lamp by Philippe Starck for Flos
By Philippe Starck
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
direct lighting for desk task or bedside reading.
This smart lighting fixture has a sleek, polished
Category
Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Lytegem Spherical Desk Lamp by Michael Lax for Lightoiler
By Michael Lax, Lightolier
Located in San Diego, CA
reading and other tasks and features a telescoping neck that adjusts from 8.5" inches to 14.5" with a head
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Zinc, Steel
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Table Lamp Model 9227 In Black, Taito & Idman
By Taito, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
spaces especially offices, home offices or reading and working tables.
The trend recently has been to
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 15.75 in W 9.06 in D 11.82 in
Mother and daughter on their balcony in Beirut by Steve McCurry, 1982
By Steve McCurry
Located in Dallas, TX
appears unfazed and continues on with their daily tasks.
This photograph is available in an edition of 30
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Materials
Digital
H 24 in W 20 in D 0.01 in
Gianfranco Frattini 'Aspide' Table Lamp for GUBI
By Gubi, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Glendale, CA
serpentine form, the Aspide was designed as a versatile task lamp that may be adjusted to create either
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Iron
Paavo Tynell Adjustable Table Lamp Model 9227 by Taito & Idman
By Taito, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
spaces especially offices, home offices or reading and working tables.
The trend recently has been to
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 15.75 in W 9.06 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Yogya Silver Kala Bowl by Tom's Silver, circa 1960's, Indonesia
Located in Austin, TX
are devourers of evil and tasked with protection
The bowl features two beaded borders, and a
Category
Vintage 1960s Javanese Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Rare! Mid Century Modern Lightolier Twin Articulating Lamp Gerald Thurston 1955
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
while the other can be used for reading, writing or other tasks.
Light age appropriate wear to the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 25 in W 16 in D 16 in
Art Deco Style Skyscraper Table Lamp with Two Lights, USA Wired
Located in Yonkers, NY
upwards, casts a focused beam, perfect for reading or task lighting.
With its timeless appeal and fusion
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Elegant Italian Satin Brass and Alabaster Floor Lamp "Flamingo"
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
, making it perfect for reading or other tasks.
This lamp lamp has a design aesthetic that is inspired by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Original Vintage Soviet Poster Work Better Industry Efficiency Quality USSR CCCP
Located in London, GB
title and text at the top reading: Work better, improve efficiency and quality! Efficiency and quality
Category
Vintage 1970s Russian Posters
Materials
Paper
H 40.95 in W 81.11 in D 0.04 in
Bespoke Modern Marble Chandelier "Profile H"
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
worktop or any desired area below the chandelier. This makes it ideal for tasks that require good
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
World War 2 coal saving poster 'What Mrs Housewife Can Learn' by Beverley Pick
By Beverley Pick
Located in London, GB
, we are presented with a list of six tasks, including insulating water tanks and reading electricity
Category
1940s Realist More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Neoclassical Style Midcentury Iron Table Lamps on Lucite Bases, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
favorite reading nook. Their timeless design adds a touch of grandeur to your space, making them perfect
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Rolf Heide "Tuba" Floor Lamp for Anta, Germany
By George Kovacs
Located in Miami, FL
rotated according to your requirements, making it ideal for reading and task work as well as secondary or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Chair Beaubourg, Michel Cadestin & Georges Laurent for the Centre Pompidou
By Georges Laurent, Michel Cadestin
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
, the task of relieving the old paris national library was soon added. in 1971, the jury of the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
"Chakra" Pendant Light by Studio Lilica, Made in the USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
only visually appealing but also functional, providing ample lighting for any task or activity. Whether
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Dutch wall unit
By Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Brooklyn, NY
provides a convenient spot to display your favorite reading materials.
3. **Functional Desk:** The
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
1970s Space Age Orange and Black Italian Desk Lamp by Targetti Sankey
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Aci Castello, IT
captivating focal point in any space. Functionally, the desk lamp is designed to provide task lighting for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 7.09 in
Yellow Marble & Crystal Bookend Contemporary Design Joaquín Moll in Stock Meddel
By Joaquín Moll, Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
a very good and practical option to keep your books in place. If you love reading, you will know
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Bookends
Materials
Stone, Crystal, Marble
H 8.08 in W 7.49 in D 14.57 in
Lovely Japanese 18/19th c Edo Scroll Kano Osanobu Nihonga Painting Mountain
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
by his father to perform various public tasks for the Kanon School. He kept a diary for 36 years
Category
Antique 18th Century Edo Paintings
Materials
Silk
H 61.03 in W 11.62 in D 0.04 in
Pair of Philips Table Lamp, Line Manhattan, 1980s
By Philips
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
diffused ambient glow or a directed light source for reading and tasks. Furthermore, the luminosity of the
Category
Vintage 1980s British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plexiglass
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Task Reading For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the task reading you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and steel, every task reading was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a task reading, we have 122 options in-stock, while there are 35 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a task reading — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A task reading, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Studio Chora, Charles Eames and Charles and Ray Eames each produced at least one beautiful task reading that is worth considering.
How Much is a Task Reading?
The average selling price for a task reading at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $115 on the low end and $198,500 for the highest priced.