$296Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Michael Lax Lightolier Lytegem Telescoping Desk Lamp
By Lightolier, Michael Lax
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Lytegem desk telescoping task lamp designed by Michael Lax for Lightolier.
Chrome
Floris Fideldij Telescoping Arm Desk Lamp Artimeta 1960s
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very well designed desk lamp. Design by Floris Fideldij for Artimeta Soest Holland 1960s featuring a nickel-plated telescoping arm on two joints and its original industrial gray pai...
Metal
Small White Tensor Post Modern Adjustable Telescoping Eyeball Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Chicago, IL
Quintessential post-modern 1990s white Tensor desk lamp with high-gloss hard plastic base and shade, and stainless steel neck. It has three set heights (or lengths) extending between...
Stainless Steel
Telescoping Lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni for O-luce
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early telescoping floor/desk lamp with a pivoting cone shade on an enameled and chromed steel stem with a ball-and-socket jointed disc base.
Metal
Vintage Telescope Desk Lamp Orange Eichhoff
By Eichhoff
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage telescope desk lamp orange Eichhoff Design desk lamp Space Age.
Metal
Swivel Base Telescoping Floor / Desk Lamp
By O-Luce
Located in Ferndale, MI
Swivel Base Telescoping Floor / Desk Lamp Attributed to O Luce.
1950s Italian Telescoping Floor or Desk Lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni for O-Luce
By O-Luce, Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early telescoping floor / desk lamp with a pivoting cone shaped shade on a brass and enameled steel stem with a ball-and-socket jointed disc base.
Steel
Telescoping Reading Lamps By O'Luce
By O-Luce
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Innovative and highly adjustable telescoping floor/desk lamps with pivoting cone shades on enameled and chromed steel stems with ball-and-socket jointed weighted disc bases.
Steel, Aluminum
Vintage O.C. White Desk Lamp
Located in Oakville, CT
Brass Telescoping Vintage O.C. White Desk Lamp Overall Height Telescopes between 25 1/2" & 32 1/2"
Brass
Antique Pedestal Art Table Brass O.C. White Desk Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
In addition it comes with a beautiful and very sought after all brass O. C. White telescoping desk lamp. Also see our other listing of a contrasting wood artists drawing table.
Keuffel and Esser Double Pedestal Cast Iron Art Table
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Peekskill, NY
Included is an all brass articulating/telescoping Faries desk lamp. This lamp is very desirable on its own.
Arredoluce Lamp
By Arredoluce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare telescoping desk lamp with pivoting shade and shaft that transforms into a floor lamp when you pull the handle.
Steel, Aluminum
Telescope Desk Lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Basel, CH
Beautiful "Telescope" desk lamp by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s.
Brass
Mid Century Telescoping Desk Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid century adjustable desk lamp with white enamel conical head.
1950's Italian Telescoping Desk/ Floor Lamp by Ostuni
By Angelo Ostuni
Located in Hudson, NY
one of the most beautiful and versatile 1950's Italian modern lamps, this engaing design by Angelo Ostuni for O Luce has a heavy weighted base with a telescoping arm mounted on a swi...
Chrome, Steel
1950's Italian Telescoping Desk or Floor Lamp by Arredoluce
Located in Hudson, NY
a very nice italian lamp by Arredoluce c. 1956. Extremely versatile, it has a telescoping stem that allows it to function as a desk lamp or a floor lamp. cast iron base has a rotatin...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century O.C. White Desk Lamp
By O.C. White
Located in Hudson, NY
An original O.C. White desk lamp with telescoping arm. Great industrial design.
Nessen Studios Adjustable Chrome Swing Arm Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Nessen Studios chrome 1950's telescoping swing arm desk lamp with original milk glsss diffusor and new linen shade.
Chrome
$650 / item
H 8.75 in W 9 in D 4.88 in
Michael Lax Lytegem Telescoping Task Lamp for Lightolier, c.1965
By Lightolier, Michael Lax
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Michael Lax Lytegem Telescoping Task Lamp for Lightolier, c.1965. A very fine vintage example. Retains the original box.
Metal, Chrome
OLO Floor Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
The OLO Table and Floor Lamps are the newest additions to the OLO Family. The hollow rotatable lamp shade is embedded with cutting-edge design, offer a high quality CRI 90 Color Rend...
Steel
$450
H 20.67 in Dm 5.91 in
Vintage / Retro Danish Desige Desk Lamp with White Lacquered Shade from 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk lamp, with its white lacquered shade and foot, was designed by the renowned Danish company Fog & Mørup in the 1960s. Fog & Mørup was established in 1904 by Ansgar Fog and E...
Metal
Adjustable Architect desk lamp model T9 by Hala, 1960s
By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet
Located in Den Haag, NL
Adjustable architect desk lamp T9 made at Hala in 1967. This dutch desk lamp is fully adjustable en the light bulb can be switched by means of a switch on the hood. Considering its a...
Aluminum
$3,200
H 21.26 in W 23.63 in D 9.85 in
Midcentury Table Lamp Designed by Th. Valentiner, Made in Denmark, 1950s
By Th. Valentiner
Located in Lejre, DK
Adjustable table lamp. Designed by Th. Valentiner made by Poul Dinesen in 1950s. Made in Denmark.
Brass
Loggi Floor Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Floor Lamp Loggi in raw iron in polished iron finish and in polished stainless steel in gold finish.
Stainless Steel, Iron
$1,525 / item
H 70.87 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Firmamento Milano TAMBU DeLux Floor Lamp by Carlo Guglielmi
By Carlo Guglielmi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Tambu is a nick-name for "Tamburello", sport ans game frequently played in many Italian regions.The choice of the name comes from the fact that the diffusercharacterizing the entire ...
Steel
$282
H 23.23 in W 22.84 in D 10.24 in
Italian mid-century Adjustable table lamp Naska Loris by Jac Jacobsen Luxo 1950s
By Luxo, Jac Jacobsen
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Adjustable table lamp Naska Loris by Jac Jacobsen for Luxo, 1950s Table lamp mod. Naska Loris with round base, entirely in white enamelled metal. The conic...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Riccardo Blumer, Italy, 1960
By Artemide, Riccardo Blumer
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
Table Desk Lamp by Bünte und Remmler from the 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel construction with cast iron base and shade made of perforated metal, fitted with one E27 bulb. Made in Germany by Bünte und Remmler in the 1970s.
Steel, Iron
$150Sale Price|50% Off
H 10.5 in W 11 in D 3.5 in
Vintage Post Modern Desk Lamp ... 1980s Adjustable Folding Task Light, Modular
Located in Chicago, IL
Folding post modern desk lamp made of high-impact plastic. Most likely by Marksman Brown, made in Taiwan. Marked Model #3870. 13 watt bulb, included. Features an adjustment screw to ...
Plastic
DODO Floor Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
Drawing back fondest memories to a character in the Alice in the Wonderland fairytale, DODO the birds’ appearance is comical yet beautiful. Inspired by his whimsical body shape, DODO...
Steel
$320Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in Dm 4.75 in
Vintage Ikea Espressivo Telescopic Halogen Desk Lamp Post Modern
By IKEA
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage IKEA Espressivo telescopic halogen desk lamp from the 1990s. It features a white, dome-shaped shade and a space-age design. Dimensions: 20" H (Fu...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Veneta Lumi, Metal, Italy, 1970s
By Veneta Lumi
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous white space age table lamp by Veneta Lumi. Made in Italy. The lamp works perfectly, some signs of aging on it but however in very good condition. Dimensions: 6,29" x ...
Metal
Italian Articulated Desk Lamp with Clamp Fixing, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
An unusual articulated desk lamp with clamp fitting that allows the light to be attached to a desk or shelf. In good original condition, with nicely patinated brass and original d...
Aluminum, Brass
Giuseppe Ostuni For Oluce Model 201 Telescopic Floor Lamp, Italy 1950
By Oluce, Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Chicago, IL
Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce Model 201 Telescopic Floor Lamp, Italy 1950’s. Original Measures 37” tall at lowest, appx 13” deep base 7” diameter
Metal, Chrome
$2,100 / set
H 38.5 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
Set of Three Bruno Rey for Dietiker Light Birch Bar Stools with Chrome Footrests
By Bruno Rey, Dietiker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 beech bar stools designed by Bruno Rey for Dietiker. Small backrests and round, chrome footrests. Historically, created from the most successful Swiss chair ever produced, '...
Chrome
Italian Vintage Chrome Lamp, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
A 20th century Italian vintage tubular chrome table or desk lamp circa 1960s. ---------- We are an exhibition space and an online destination established by Jonathan Amar Studio. Al...
Chrome
$595Sale Price|57% Off
H 22.5 in Dm 17 in
Mid-Century Globe Table Lamp in Bakelite & Chrome, Art Deco Style
Located in Miami, FL
Good quality world map globe lamp. If you are looking for stylish and beautiful quality item to upgrade your interior (whether at home or in your office) then this Parisian globe c...
Chrome
Post Modern Knoll Swivel Desk, Office, Chairs 11 Available
By Don Chadwick, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Knoll swivel desk chair(s) from the 1970's, in rich brown formed foam upholstery, on five star base. The chair swivels a full 360, and the base is on double wheel coaster...
Plastic
Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Tomato Color
By Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Tomato Color by Philippe Malouin Table lamp with adjustable head. Integrated LED bulb and cut-off providing direct lighting ....
Steel
$2,280Sale Price|26% Off
H 14.25 in W 60 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slatted Bench or Coffee Table, 1960s, Refinished
By Maruni, Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully refinished Mid-Century Modern slatted wood bench in richly toned walnut, offering the perfect combination of clean architectural lines and functional versatility. Craft...
Wood
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 4x6 Sky Blue And Red Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue and Red Zig Zag Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-4'x6' (120x180cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to th...
Cotton
$650
H 10.5 in W 36 in D 21 in
Low Slung French Mid Century Oak Table 36"l x 21"w x 10.5"h Prouve Chapo Style
By Jean Prouvé, Pierre Chapo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Low Slung French Oak Table, in the manner of Jean Prouve or Pierre Chapo, France, circa 1950s. It is a versatile size and could be used as an end or side table, nightstand, or coffee...
Oak, Wood
$881 / set
H 27.56 in W 17.33 in D 14.97 in
Pair of Mahogany Bedside Cabinets by UP Závody, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Up Závody
Located in Żory, PL
This pair of bedside cabinets was produced by UP Závody in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. They are finished with mahogany veneer and stand on slender metal legs that give them a li...
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Credenza by D-Scan
By Klockaregardens Hemslojd Scandinavian
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid-century Danish Modern teak credenza by D-Scan Diethelm Scanstyle Mid Century Modern teak credenza. Danish Modern style by D-Scan. Superior construction with thick solid teak ...
Teak
George Nelson styled Slat Wood / Glass Mid Century Coffee Table
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A solid maple slat wood coffee table which is heavy and well constructed having two drawers to each end . The table is topped with glass , lower storage and the drawer backs are in a...
Glass, Wood
$316Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.5 in W 27.5 in D 21.5 in
Danish Modern 2-Tier Teak Side Table by Toften Mobelfabrik
By Mobelfabrikken Toften
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a vintage Danish modern end/side table made by Toften Mobelfabrik. It is made of teak and has a bottom rack/shelf. It is in good condition with some age wear ...
Teak
$1,222
H 22.84 in W 17.33 in D 22.84 in
Side Table, Solid Burnt Wood, Oak, Chainsaw Carved, Rustic, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Chainsaw carved coffee table/side table. Carved from a single piece of burnt oak wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Such unique ha...
Wood, Oak
$1,146Sale Price|30% Off
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
1960s Green Leather DAX Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hilversum, NL
This striking DAX rope edge fiberglass Zenith shell chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Co., dates back to the 1960s. Featuring a fiberglass shell with origina...
Steel
Mid Century Brass Arc Floor Lamp
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Classic simplicity in this brass arc floor lamp. Stepped pagoda style glass shade in the style of Guzzini. Square tubular frame disassembles into 3 pieces for ease in movement. Heavy...
Brass
Art Deco Nickel Plated and Glass Rod Skyscraper Table Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Deco Nickel Plated and Glass Rod Skyscraper Table Lamp, probably American, circa 1930's. It measures 36.25" height to the top of the shade, 18.5" height to the top of the glass r...
Nickel
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.
No one knows for sure who invented the desk lamp, as many engineers worked on designs for lamps during the 1920s. Many experts cite the Anglepoise lamp, however, as the earliest iteration of the modern desk lamp. Since its 1934 debut, this ingenious task light has become one of the most celebrated examples of industrial design.
How the Anglepoise came to be is the stuff of design legend: In 1932, a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine joined forces with a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons, to create a mechanism by which opposed springs would, as Carwardine explained, exert a “unidirectional constant force” on a pivoted lever that could counteract the force of gravity.
This invention was not destined for an auto but for a lamp Carwardine was developing. The innovation would allow the piece’s articulated arm to be moved with ease to almost any position and remain there. As the product of engineering acumen rather than fashion, the Anglepoise soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted it as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.”
The Angelpoise's rivals include the 1930 Bestlite, which was one of the earliest Bauhaus-influenced designs, created by Robert Dudley Best, who had studied under Walter Gropius at the Bauhaus in Dessau. German modernist Karl Trabert’s 1930s desk lamp for Schanzenbach & Co. was notable for its domed shade above a hinged arm.
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