Gerald Thurston Tripod Brass Table Lamp for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerald Thurston Tripod Brass Table Lamp for Lightolier
Metal, Brass
Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Toledo, OH
Iconic mid-century modern tripod table lamp by George Thurston for Lightolier from the 1950's. The
Brass
$1,450
H 24.13 in Dm 17 in
Gerald Thurston Walnut and Brass Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier, USA, 1950s
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Hamburg, PA
Illuminate your space with this iconic mid-century modern tripod table lamp designed by Gerald
Brass
$3,150 / set
H 26.5 in Dm 23.25 in
1955 Gerald Thurston Midcentury Tripod Table Lamp Pair for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1955 Gerald Thurston Midcentury Tripod Table Lamp Pair for Lightolier Space Age Atomic Midcentury
Metal, Iron
Gerald Thurston Mid Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Iconic mid century 1950s tripod table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston and made by high quality
Metal
$1,400
H 28.25 in Dm 16.25 in
Stained Oak Tripod Table Lamp with Diffuser and Shade by Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Atomic-style table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston, circa 1950s. Sculptural tripod base in stained
Brass
$1,496
H 25 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Lightolier Tripod Table Lamp Gerald Thurston 1954 "Profile"
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT! Lightolier Tripod Table Lamp Brass & Walnut Gerald Thurston Designer 1954 Here
Metal, Brass
$2,250
H 23.75 in W 18.25 in D 18.25 in
Expertly Restored - Gerald Thurston Sculpted Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Brass
Gerald Thurston Mid Century Modern Walnut & Brass Lamp Tripod Base
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Toledo, OH
Gerald Thurston mid century modern table lamp with three Leviton sockets. Each has a thumb switch
Brass
$3,700
H 31 in W 18 in D 18 in
Laurel Lamp Mid Century Danish Modern! Gerald Thurston 1950s Brass Tripod Walnut
By Laurel Lamp Company, Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
LAUREL LAMP RARE ROCKET TRIPOD! MID CENTURY MODERN BRASS & WALNUT ATOMIC AGE ELEGANCE
Metal, Brass
$1,165
H 20.08 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Gerald Thurston in the style of. A Mid-Century tripod polished steel table lamp
By Gerald Thurston
Located in London, GB
Gerald Thurston in the style of. A mid Century tripod polished steel table lamp with a lemon
Steel
$2,000 / set
H 25 in W 9.5 in D 9.9 in
Pair Gerald Thurston Lightolier Black Iron Tripod Table Lamps with Glass Shades
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier black and white table lamps, 1950s. Featuring balanced black
Steel
$3,295 / set
H 25 in Dm 24 in
Pair or Mid Century Modern Tripod Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural tripod table lamps by Gerald Thurston for
Brass, Sheet Metal
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Lightolier Tripod Custom Floor Lamp After Gerald Thurston MCM
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
Custom Lightolier Style Tripod Floor Reading Lamp Brass & Linen In the Manner of Gerald Thurston
Metal, Brass
1950's Gerald Thurston Lightolier Tripod Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Beautiful Chocolate Brown over Brass Tripod lamp designed by Gerald Thurston & produced by
Brass
Vintage Art Deco Style Brass Tripod Lamp After Walter von Nessen
By Gerald Thurston, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage brass tripod table lamp in the style of Walter von Nessen and Gerald Thurston. Classic
Metal
Gerald Thurston Tripod Table Lamp
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Portland, ME
Brass tone tripod table lamp by Gerald Thurston. An elegant and much-imitated design, the three
Brass, Steel
Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Tripod Table Lamps
By Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Lightolier Tripod table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston, circa 1955 in all original condition with
Steel
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Tripod Lamp
By Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier polished brass tripod lamp with tapered linen shade. Fully restored
Brass, Steel
Brass and Ebonized Wood Tripod Lamp by Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Single tripod table or desk lamp by Thurston for Lightolier. Lampshade currently on lamp is 14
Unavailable
H 26 in W 11 in D 11 in
Brass and Walnut Tripod Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, 1950s
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in San Diego, CA
Brass and walnut tripod table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, USA, 1950s Shade is for
Brass
Sold
H 26.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
Pair of 1950s Mid Century Gerald Thurston Tripod Table Lamp Space Age Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of 1950s Gerald Thurston Tripod table lamp space age Modern Lightolier Measures: 26 1/2" tall
Metal
Stunning Gerald Thurston Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Elegant 1950s tripod table lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Perforated steel diffuser with
Metal, Steel
Mid Century Modern Gerald Thurston Tripod Table Lamp
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Houston, TX
Gerald Thurston lamp designed for Lightolier. Lamp base is in excellent vintage condition. Original
Bronze, Metal
Gerald Thurston Brass Tripod Table Lamp
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 26in H x 10in W x 10in D Lamp shade: 10in H x 15in W.
Brass
Original Tripod Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Original tripod table lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier.
Brass, Metal
Early Tripod Table Desk Lamp Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Chula Vista, CA
tripod table lamp or desk lamp. Dimensions: 21" H x 15" W x 1" D Shade is for display only. The
Iron
Modern Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Tripod Table Lamp
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern tripod table lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, circa 1950s. Single bulb
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Tripod Lamps
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier brass tripod lamps circa late 1950's. These fabulous
Brass
pair of Gerald Thurston "Tripod" Lamps
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of 1950s Classic atomic brass and walnut Gerald Thurston for Lightolier tripod lamps. The pair
Bronze
Brass and Walnut Tripod Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in San Diego, CA
Brass and walnut tripod table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, USA, 1950s
Brass
Tripod Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, ca. 1950s
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Peabody, MA
Classic tripod table lamp in brass and mahogany, designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, ca
Brass
Gerald Thurston For Lightolier Tripod Lamps, USA, 1950's
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Austin, TX
Gerald Thurston For Lightolier tripod mid century modern table lamps. Original matched pair of
Metal, Brass
Tripod Table Lamp Attributed to Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, 1950s
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Exquisite Mid-Century Modern lamp attributed to Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, there is no label
Brass
Tripod Table Lamp Attributed to Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, 1950s
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Exquisite Mid-Century Modern lamp attributed to Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, there is no label
Brass
Sold
H 26 in W 10 in D 10 in
Expertly Restored - Gerald Thurston Sculpted Brass & Walnut Tripod Table Lamp
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 26in H x 10in W x 10in D Lamp shade: 10in H x 15in W
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Dallas, TX
A Mid-Century Modern tripod table lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. White perforated metal
Brass, Sheet Metal
Tri-Color Tripod Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An exceptional table lamp with a brass tripod base supporting three shades of black, red and cream.
Brass
Original Tripod Table Lamp and Shade by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in South Charleston, WV
23 inches diameter round shade An entirely original table lamp by Gerald Thurston with the only
Brass
Gerald Thurston Walnut and Brass Tripod Lamp for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Astoria, NY
A circa 1960s American table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston, manufactured by Lightolier, with
Brass
Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass and Walnut Tripod Table Lamps
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Gerald Thurston table lamps for Lightolier, c.1950s, USA. This pair has beautiful walnut
Brass
Sold
H 26 in W 10 in D 10 in
Expertly Restored - Gerald Thurston Brass Tripod Table Lamp with Walnut Accent
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 26in H x 10in W x 10in D Lamp shade: 10in H x 15in W
Brass
Sold
H 24 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pair Mid Century Modern Tripod Lamps Lightolier Gerald Thurston Atomic 1950s
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
EXQUISITE! PAIR MID CENTURY MODERN TRIPOD TABLE LAMPS BRASS & WOOD ATTRIBUTED TO GERALD THURSTON
Brass
Sold
H 23 in W 19 in D 119 in
Mid Century Tripod Lamp! After Gerald Thurston Lightolier Designer Atomic Decor
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
EXQUISITE! MID CENTURY MODERN TRIPOD TABLE LAMP BRASS & LINEN ATTRIBUTED TO GERALD THURSTON
Metal
Mid Century Tripod Table Lamp by Laurel
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century Tripod Table Lamp by Laurel
Brass
Early Gerald Thurston Tripod Floor Lamp and Side Table
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Bainbridge, NY
1950's Gerald Thurston for Lightolier sturdy combination Walnut and Micarta Side Table Floor Lamp
Brass
Sold
H 21.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Vintage Gerald Thurston Stiffel Mid Century Modern Brass Tripod Table Lamp Pair
By Stiffel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gerald Thurston for Stiffel Mid Century Modern Brass Tripod Modernist Table Lamps - a Pair
Brass
Pair of Lightolier Space Age Tripod Lamps
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New Windsor, NY
Gorgeous pair of Lightolier tripod lamps that have amazing presence and scale. Refined simplicity
Metal
1950s Gerald Thurston Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Gerald Thurston tripod table lamp for Lightolier. Executed with black painted metal shades
Brass, Metal
Pair of Modernist Gerald Thurston Tripod Table Lamps
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Modernist Gerald Thurston tripod table lamps. New custom linen shades included. See this
Steel, Wire
Gerald Thurston Tripod Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A charming Gerald Thurston desk or table lamp made in the 1950s. Brass tripod base accented with
Gerald Thurston Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gerald Thurston table lamp for Lightolier. Made with brass, walnut and enameled metal.
Brass
Gerald Thurston Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier Co.
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Co. in the United States, circa
Brass, Steel
Tripod Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Dallas, TX
Tripod Table Lamp with original shade by Gerald Thurston
Brass
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Tripod Table Lamp
By Gerald Thurston
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great Mid-Century lighting example-Gerald Thurston for Lightolier tripod lamp. Very good
Modernist Tripod Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist Tripod Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, circa 1950's. They have been
Brass, Metal
Pair Brass Tripod Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Brass Tripod Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Gerald Thurston Sculpted Brass & Walnut Tripod Table Lamp
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 26in H x 10in W x 10in D Lamp shade: 10in H x 15in W.
Brass
Gerald Thurston Brass Tripod Table Lamp for Lightolier Co.
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerald Thurston brass tripod table lamp for Lightolier Co.
Brass
Brass Tripod Lamp by Gerald Thurston, 1950's
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Montréal, QC
Iconic 1950’s brass tripod lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier 1x 40 watt E-26 Edison
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 26 in Dm 22.5 in
Gerald Thurston Lightolier Black Iron Tripod Table Lamp New Shade 1950s Classic
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Tripod Gerald Thurston table lamp Gerald Thurston Vintage Table Lamp for Lightolier 1950s
Steel, Iron
Gerald Thurston Curved Brass Tripod Table Lamp with White Shade, circa 1950
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gerald Thurston arched and clasped brass tripod desk lamp, bedside lamp. Original lamp frame with
Brass
Sold
H 26.75 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Expertly Restored - Gerald Thurston Tripod Sculpted Brass & Walnut Table Lamp
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Tripod Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Mid-Century tripod table lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Three rounded, polished
Brass
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Tripod Table Lamp with White Linen Shade
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Bainbridge, NY
1950s Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass Tripod Desk Lamp. Featuring Brass legs, newWhite linen
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 31 in W 16 in D 16 in
Pair! Mid Century Tripod Lamps! Gerald Thurston Lightolier 1950s Designer Decor
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
EXQUISITE! PAIR MID CENTURY MODERN TRIPOD TABLE LAMPS BRASS & WOOD ATTRIBUTED TO GERALD THURSTON
Marble, Metal
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass & Off-White Tripod Table Lamps, 1950s, Pair
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Classic Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Co. brass and off-white enameled wood tripod lamps
Brass
Gerald Thurston for Lightoilier Brass & Wood Tripod Table Lamp with White Shade
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Slender American midcentury Gerald Thurston for Lightolier brass and walnut lamp with new white
Brass
Lightolier Tripod Table Lamp
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in South Charleston, WV
Lightolier, "Young Moderns" collection circa 1955. This modernist table lamp is fully complete with
Steel
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Tripod Table Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in New Windsor, NY
Nice early Thurston design for Lightolier. Single bulb with brass plated feet and stems with wood
Metal
Sold
H 26 in Dm 11 in
Atomic Nucleus Ball Shape on Brass Tripod Legs Stitched Shades Table Lamps MINT!
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Sputnik Atomic Nucleus Ball Shape on Brass Tripod Legs Stitched Shades Table Lamps MINT!
Brass
Gerald Thurston Tripod Table Lamp-
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare Gerald Thurston for Lightolier tripod table lamp. Made of walnut brass and metal this example
Pair of Gerald Thurston Tripod Table Lamps
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Long Beach, CA
Beautiful pair of walnut and brass tripod table lamps by Gerald Thurston. New white linen shades
$1,025
H 29 in Dm 12.75 in
Large Incised Iron Oxide and Studio Pottery Table Lamp by Larry & Terry Brown
Located in San Diego, CA
Large incised iron oxide and studio pottery table lamp by Larry & Terry Brown, circa 1970s. The lamp is in very good working condition and measures 12.75"D x 29"H (to the top of...
Stoneware
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Walnut, Cut Glass
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Italian Cabinet in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinet, mahogany, mirrored glass, glass, brass, Italy, 1950s This charming cabinet stands out with its graphical door panels, featuring carved horizontal lines that add character ...
Brass
$1,990 / item
H 70.87 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Giro Minimalist Floor Lamp In Painted Steel, in natural wood and concrete base
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The Giro (Portuguese for spin) minimalist floor lamp fixture plays with the concept of movement and function. It presents a side table that spins around the stem fixed into a concret...
Cement, Steel
$7,500
H 28.5 in W 143 in D 87 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Two-Piece Sectional Sofa, Labeled
By Harvey Probber
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large Mid-Century Modern 1950s Harvey Probber two-piece sectional sofa with mahogany tapered legs. Sofa has original fabric, it needs to be reupholstered and foam replaced. There is ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Werkstätte Carl Auböck 'Nun' Brass Table Lamp With Paper Shade
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Werkstätte Carl Auböck 'Nun' table lamp. Designed in 1950, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese lamp is executed in brass with a cast iron base and sculptural hard paper shade by W...
Brass, Iron
$4,040 / item
H 22.84 in W 86.62 in D 18.12 in
'Athena' Natural Woodwork TV Holder and Media Credenza with Drawer
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Inspired by the sun blocks or brises soleil featured on Modernist architecture which has captivated Alessandra Delgado since the early days of her career as a designer, Athena creden...
Oak, Walnut
Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Bauhaus tubular sling chairs in cowhide and matte steel. The arm covers are black leather that lace up underneath while the seat and back are lace-up cowhide. Similar ...
Steel
De Sede 'DS-47' Two Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, 'DS-47' sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Highly comfortable DS47 sofa in a patinated cognac brown leather by De Sede. The design is simplistic, yet very modern. This desi...
Leather
Adjustable Brass Floor Lamp with Clamshell Hood Shade c 1970’s
By Koch & Lowy
Located in New York, NY
Voguish adjustable brass pharmacy, reading, floor lamp having a clamshell form hood shade. The lamp features an adjustable vertical standard which raises and lowers, and the hood sh...
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron Sideboard in Oak and Brass
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, sideboard, oak, France, 1960s. This charming sideboard is made by the designer duo Guillerme & Chambron. This particular design is characteri...
Brass
Pair of Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Superb pair of Murano Art Deco style sconces. Three thick glass leaves (smoked, ridged and gold leafed) overlap on a solid brass structure to create a very high style decorative impa...
Brass, Gold Leaf
$4,850 / set
H 11.5 in W 11 in D 14 in
Three Shade Table Lamp, Monochrome Gray & Brass by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Kansas City, MO
A stunning, small / petite Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce table lamp with curved brass rods rising from an ivory enameled base with three enameled shades in three shades of gray. Very go...
Brass, Steel
$17,500 / set
H 35.5 in W 27 in D 29 in
Paolo Buffa Pair of Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Velvet, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Paolo Buffa pair of lounge chairs or armchairs with curved wingback and back buttons, cushion seat, rounded armrests and elegantly tapered legs, Italy, 1950s. These incredibly chic l...
Velvet, Walnut
7’ ft tall English Coffee Bar with Adjustable Shelves and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisitely tall English natural wood vintage cabinet. This tall cabinet with a very linear profile features two hideaway doors at the top flanked with Doric style columns over tw...
Wood
Woodard Chair with Orange Seat and Back Pad
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Unusual metal frame chair with orange vinyl pad seats. Please view the matching large sofa we have listed from this stylish set. Attributed to Woodard Furniture.
Wrought Iron
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.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.