1970's Chrome Robot Lamp by Torino Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
Highly desirable chrome robot standing lamp by Torino Lamps, 1978. Often believed to be of Italian
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Table Lamps
Steel, Chrome
1970's Chrome Robot Lamp by Torino Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
Highly desirable chrome robot standing lamp by Torino Lamps, 1978. Often believed to be of Italian
Steel, Chrome
$2,475Sale Price|44% Off
H 28 in W 11 in D 11 in
1975 Post-Modern Chrome Bubble Ball Robot Table Lamp by Torino Lamps
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The 1970s chrome ball joint robot lamp by Torino Lamps is a striking, retro piece of functional art
Steel, Chrome
Rare Torino Modernist Chrome Robot Lamp
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Adorable chrome robot standing three feet tall takes a large ball bulb in head socket and two
Unavailable
H 36.23 in Dm 11.03 in
Pair of Lamps, Male and Female Robots, Torino Lamps, Chromed Metal, circa 1980
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of lamps, male and female, Torino lamps, circa 1980. Chromed metal. The name of the brand
Metal, Chrome
Modern Chrome Robot Floor Lamp by Torino
Located in Houston, TX
Very rare robot floor lamp by Italian company, Torino lamps. The lamp has a three-way switch on
Chrome
Large Size Torino Chrome Robot
Located in Houston, TX
Torino Chrome Robot in the largest size. Robot is in nice vintage condition with light wear to the
Chrome
1975 Post-Modern Chrome Bubble Ball Robot Lamp by Torino Lamps
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The 1970s chrome ball joint robot lamp by Torino Lamps is a striking, retro piece of functional art
Steel, Chrome
Robot Lamp by Torino Lamp, USA, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare male robot table or floor lamp by the editor Torino Lamp from the collection The Robot Family
Metal, Chrome
Robot Lamp by Torino Lamps, USA 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Spage Age female woman robot lamp by the editor Torino lamps from the collection The Robot Family
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Chrome Robot Floor Lamp by Torino of Italy
Located in Las Vegas, NV
each hand. Mirror chrome finish that reflects a room. Labeled "Torino Lamps" on rear of base
Space Age Robot Lamp by Torino Lamp, 1970s, United States
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern or Space Age robot table or floor lamp by the editor Torino lamp from the
Chrome, Metal
A Mid Century Chrome Torino Robot Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Torino chrome lamp in the shape of a robot with movable arms and eyes that light up
Chrome
Articulated Chrome Robot Lamp by Torino Designs
Located in Astoria, NY
Articulated robot lamp by Torino Designs. The head, eyes and hands light up with half-mercury
Chrome
Italian Robot Sculpture Chrome Lamp by Torino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique robot lamp designed and manufactured by Torino Lamps Co. in Italy, circa 1970s. This
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Chrome Robot Lamp by Torino Designs
Located in Astoria, NY
This Italian chrome robot lamp was designed by Torino in the 1950s. Head and hands light
Chrome
Expertly Restored - Italian Modern Chrome Robot Sculpture Lamp by Torino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique robot lamp designed and manufactured by Torino Lamps Co. in Italy circa 1970s. This artistic
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 36.5 in W 26 in D 8.5 in
Torino Lamp Company Original Chrome Robot Hanging Lamp or Corner Fixture Retro
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Torino Lamp Company Original Chrome Robot hanging Lamp or corner fixture. This fixture is extremely
Metal
Italian Chrome Robot Lamp by Torino
Located in Ferndale, MI
Chrome construction robot lamp. Inline switch lights all three bulbs. Bulbs are working now and
Chrome
Torino Large Robot Chrome Lamp, Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very well-known lamp, by the Torino lamp, Co.
Chrome
Torino Robot Lamp
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Rarely seen 1970s Torino Robot lamp. Light comes from bulb on top as well as eyes. This lamp is the
Chrome
1970s Torino Dog & Robot Lamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s chromed steel, glass eyes and Lucite ears dog lamp Edited by Torino. Small Robot Lamp with
Chrome
Space Age Italian Robot Table Lamp in Chrome by Torino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A charming, figural robot table lamp produced by Torino, comprising a segmented body in chrome
Chrome
Rare 1960s Torino Chrome Robot Bunny Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Lamp features a white globe enclosing a bulb on top of head and eyes that glow when switch on base
Chrome
Postmodern Chrome Robot Rabbit Lamp by Torino
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Postmodern chrome bunny rabbit lamp constructed entirely of chromed steel and Lucite accent pieces
Chrome
Italian Chrome Sculptural Robot Lamp/ FINALE SALE
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful Italian whimsical Space Age robot lamp is vintage and newly re-chromed and re-wired
Chrome
Torino Chrome Robot Lamp Large Size. Italy circa, 1960's.
Located in San Diego, CA
series of vintage chrome Robot lamps produced by The Torino Lamp Company of Italy in the 1960s. This one
Chrome
Torino Chrome Modern Baby Robot Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Terrific Mid Century Torino Italian Robot Lamp. This is the hard to come across Baby Version from
Chrome
Torino Italy Chrome Mid-Century Robot Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exceptional chrome robot table lamp by Torino Lamp Co. comprised of a chrome body with a bulb on
Torino Italian Mid-Century Sheriff Robot Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exceptional and hard to find vintage Torino Italian robot lamp depicting a sheriff or policeman
Chrome
Torino Chrome Girl Robot Lamp
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A adorable Modernistic Chrome Robot lamp circa 1970's by Torino.Her Eyes are Glass Florets with
Torino Chrome Robot Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Large desirerable Torino Lamp Company Robot Lamp. Semi-articulated arms.
Chrome
Torino Italian Chrome Sputnik Robot Table Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
the same line as the Robot lamps made by Torino. It is comprised of chrome metal with 6 arms each of
Chrome
Rare Male/Female Pair of Torino Robot Lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
A double delight finding this male and female chrome robot couple by Torino. Whimsical chrome lamps
Chrome
Italian Torino Figural Chrome Mid Century Robot Table Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Terrific Italian Figural Chrome Robot Table Lamp by Torino Lamp Co. This whimsical design is
Chrome
Torino Robot Lamp
Located in Round Top, TX
A very fun chrome robot lamp by Torino Lamp Company of Italy. Standing just over 3 feet tall, this
Chrome
Torino Italian Chrome Mid Century Big Robot Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exceptional and hard to find Robot Lamp by Italian company Torino. This playful piece is comprised
Chrome
Torino Italian Robot Dog Sculptural Table Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exceptional and hard to find Robot Dog Lamp by Torino Lamp Company. This playful lamp is comprised
Chrome
The Charles Dudouyt Coffee Table
Located in Banbury, GB
A fine carved and turned oak small circular table in the manner of Charles Dudouyt. The incised oak top on spinal corkscrew design column on triple ball feet. Polished lightly aged o...
Oak
Nugget Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Milan, IT
This iconic design by Gaetano Pesce will make a singular, utterly captivating accent in a contemporary interior. A precious work of art, it belongs to the Fish Design Collection of s...
Resin
$7,150 / item
H 21.66 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Egg Designs Brutalist Teal Ceramic & Verdigris Copper Side Table
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Egg Designs’ Boogie Nights side table (2021) is a sculptural, Brutalist-inspired accent piece handcrafted with artistic precision. The top is composed of individually glazed teal-gre...
Steel, Copper
$2,430 / item
H 21.66 in W 27.56 in D 15.56 in
Hawkstone Hand Chiseled Wood, Timber, Marble and Bronzed Steel Bedside Pedestal
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Hawkstone modern bedside pedestal sits on a hand chiseled, alien timber, base which is burnished black. On top of the base is a fumed oak drawer unit on soft close hinges. The dr...
Marble, Steel
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 80 glasses - green color
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 80 large green glass tubes in a star shape. Weight about ...
Blown Glass
$10,617
H 89.77 in W 60.63 in D 43.31 in
Italian 1970's Cocktail Dry Bar in Joe Colombo Style, Italy - circa 1975
By Joe Colombo
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Vintage 1970s Italian Mobile Dry Bar / Cocktail Bar – Mid-Century Modern Elegance The colour of the dark lacquered wood is an amazing very dark purple / aubergine (almost black). Th...
Chrome
Willy Rizzo "Love" Lamp, Italy
By Willy Rizzo
Located in San Francisco, CA
Willy Rizzo "Love" Lamp, Italy. Sophisticated chrome and brass decorative table lamp. Made with high quality construction techniques and materials. Illuminates a lovely all around gl...
Brass, Chrome
$1,789 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
1970, Rare Important Space Age Sideboard
By Verner Panton
Located in Perpignan, FR
Element decoration - sideboard for music TV Show. removable. Big size 400 x 120x 120 cm Fiberglass and metal.
Fiberglass
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
Danish Viking Bar Cabinet
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A very unusual, hand painted bar cabinet, as a Danish Viking, made in Italy. Striking naive/modern style, humorous and direct. The back is finished and painted as well.
Wood
$811 / item
H 18.9 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Tung JA3, Burgundy Red Side Table, by John Astbury for &Tradition
By John Astbury, &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Contemporary British designer John Astbury wanted to create a side table endowed with a sense of monolithic strength. The result was Tung, a compact piece supported by three curved l...
Wood
$8,112
H 55.12 in W 46.46 in D 16.93 in
Brutalist Style Italian Dry Bar made of Oak Wood, Hand-carved Drinks Cabinet
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian hand-carved oak wood bar cabinet with four folding doors and central interior shelf. Discover the essence of Italian style with our stunning contemporary oak wood bar cabin...
Wood
$12,452Sale Price|5% Off
H 36.62 in W 37.41 in D 36.23 in
Vintage iconic Joe Colombo Elda armchair, Italian Space Age 1960s, Black Leather
By Comfort, Italy, Joe Colombo
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic Armchair , Vintage Italian Armchair , Joe Colombo , Elda It’s 1963, Space Age is at its dawn, and Italian architect Joe Colombo designs a piece that will define the aestheti...
Leather, Fiberglass
$1,350 / item
H 12 in W 9 in D 4 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, T-Top Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The T-Top lamp is a small, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for bedside or accent lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The T-top lamp...
Brass
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.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
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.