Chrome Black Faux Leather International Style Cylindrical Lamp after Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome International style table lamp after the designs of Walter Von Nessen. Great cylindrical
Chrome
Tall Pair of Laurel Lamp Co. Walnut & Smoked Lucite Paneled "Tower" Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Pair of International Style Laurel Lamp Co. attributed Walnut, Lucite & Brass Table
Brass
Art Deco Style Rock Crystal, Enamel & Russian Green Jasper Lamp; Asprey London
By Asprey International Limited
Located in New York, NY
A very unusual Art Deco style, gilt silver, hand-carved rock crystal, red and green Russian Jasper
Jade, Rock Crystal, Silver
George Kovacs International Style Chrome Floor Lamp with Five Sockets, 1970's
By George Kovacs
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall and Modern George Kovacs Five Socket Chrome Reading Floor Lamp. Small footprint. Featuring a
Chrome, Steel
Original 1930s Bauhaus floor uplighter in chrome brass – International Style
Located in Berlin, DE
, created in the spirit of the Bauhaus and International Style. Likely produced in Germany, the lamp
Brass, Chrome
Stunning Vintage Porcelain Table Lamps – Italian Style, Floral Design
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
Elevate your interior with this exquisite pair of large white porcelain table lamps, standing an
Porcelain
Eugenio Restelli pair of tables lamp circa 1960 style Gabriela Crespi.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
fantastic table lamp signed Eugenio Restelli circa 1960 in the style of Gabriella Crespi.
Metal
Pair of table or bedside lamps in the style of Venini Murano spiral or vortex
By VeArt, La Murrina, Venini, Barbini, Effetre International Company
Located in Lugo, IT
Pair of table or bedside lamps in the Venini Murano spiral or vortex style. A. Castiglioni's switch
Brass
Alta Lamp, by Rain, Contemporary Floor Lamp, Solid Ebonized Wood
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Alta is a floor lamp whose upward light creates a diffused illumination that hangs over the piece
Wood
Alta Lamp, by Rain, Contemporary Floor Lamp, Solid Discolored Wood
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Alta is a floor lamp whose upward light creates a diffused illumination that hangs over the piece
Wood
Heavy Silver Plated Standard or Floor Lamp This lamp is a statuesque piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Heavy Silver Plated Standard or Floor Lamp This lamp is a statuesque piece, silver-plated on
Silver Plate
Arco Lamp, White, by RAIN, Contemporary Table Lamp, Stainless Steel
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Arco Lamps are made from a prolonged section of circle that stand out by the discontinuity of
Stainless Steel
Arco Lamp, Silver, by RAIN, Contemporary Table Lamp, Stainless Steel
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Arco Lamps are made from a prolonged section of circle that stand out by the discontinuity of
Stainless Steel
$3,500
Italian Table Lamp
Located in Long Island, NY
An Italian beautiful Table Lamp Unique .
Fabric
Arco Lamp, Terracotta, by Rain, Contemporary Table Lamp, Stainless Steel
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Arco lamps are made from a prolonged section of circle that stand out by the discontinuity of
Stainless Steel
Orbe Table Lamp, by RAIN, Contemporary Lamp, Brass & Aluminium, Silver & Blue
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
ORBE is a table lamp with indirect light, designed to provide soft illumination to the environment
Aluminum, Brass
Orbe Table Lamp, by Rain, Contemporary Lamp, Brass & Aluminium, Black & Silver
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
ORBE is a table lamp with indirect light, designed to provide soft illumination to the environment
Aluminum, Brass
Orbe Table Lamp, by RAIN, Contemporary Lamp, Brass & Aluminium, Yellow & White
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
ORBE is a table lamp with indirect light, designed to provide soft illumination to the environment
Aluminum, Brass
Orbe Table Lamp, by RAIN, Contemporary Lamp, Brass & Aluminium, Black & Red
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
ORBE is a table lamp with indirect light, designed to provide soft illumination to the environment
Aluminum, Brass
Orbe Table Lamp, by Rain, Contemporary Lamp, Brass & Aluminium, Brass & Carbon
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
ORBE is a table lamp with indirect light, designed to provide soft illumination to the environment
Aluminum, Brass
Orbe Table Lamp, by RAIN, Contemporary Lamp, Brass & Aluminium, Black & Green
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
ORBE is a table lamp with indirect light, designed to provide soft illumination to the environment
Aluminum, Brass
Arco Lamp, Black Edition, by RAIN, Contemporary Table Lamp, Stainless Steel
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Arco lamps are made from a prolonged section of circle that stand out by the discontinuity of
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Table Lamp With Lamp Shade In Hand Marbled Silk
Located in Hamburg, DE
socked Total height table lamp: base with lamp shade 40cm, Lamp shade is hand crafted in our atelier in
Crystal
Mario Lopez Torres Monkey Floor Lamp
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Hastings, GB
A quite exceptional floor lamp by the highly acclaimed Mexican artist and sculptor Mario Lopez
Metal
Daum Table Lamp with Lamp Shade Made From Vintage Pucci Silk
By Daum
Located in Hamburg, DE
Daum crystal table lamp base, Daum France engraved at the bottom, Size crystal base at the bottom 6
Crystal
Hans Kogl 1970 brass table lamp
By Hans Kögl
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible table lamp by Hans Kogl in brass for two lamps circa 1970
Brass
Murano glass table lamp Paolo Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
Paolo Venini’s glass table lamp is a stunning piece of art, crafted with exquisite Murano glass
Glass
Barovier&Toso "cordonato oro" circa 1950 table lamp.
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Monumental table lamp in Murano glass in perfect conditions circa 1950
Murano Glass
Dominici table lamp in glass, metal and marble.
By Dominici
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible original table lamp by Dominici signed in the base.
Glass
Nessen Teak and Steel Table Lamp
By Nessen Studio
Located in New York, NY
Classic modernist icon table lamp by Nessen Studios. This lamp has a solid teak vertical standard
Steel
Mme Journel brazilian chrome 1950 metal table lamps.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Mme Journel brazilian chrome 1950 metal pair of table lamps.
Metal
Sevres table lamp in handmade glass circa 1950
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
France table lamp in handmade glass attributed to Sevres circa 1950
Art Glass
Saarinen table lamp in glass and metal attributed
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible table lamp attributed to Eero Saarinen in glass and metal lacquered.
Art Glass
Large Italian ceramic floor lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s.
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Beautiful Italian table lamp. Guido Bitossi established the “Manifattura Maioliche Artistiche” in
Ceramic
High Grade Flex Arm Desk Lamp After Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional high grade flex arm desk lamp, after the iconic Von Nessen design. This example
Metal
Chrome Lamp with Burlap Shade by Nessen Lighting
By Nessen Lighting, Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chrome lamp with burlap shade by Nessen Lighting. Dimensions listed (14 in. diameter x 22 in. tall
Steel, Chrome
Venini table lamp in orange Murano glass circa 1950
By Venini
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and big table lamp in Murano glass orange attributed to Venini&C. circa 1950.
Murano Glass
TASCA italian lamp in porcelain masque multicolor painted circa 1950
By Edoardo Tasca
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible TASCA porcelain italian masque multicolor table lamp circa 1950.
Porcelain
Fontana Arte 1960 glass, marble and wood table lamp.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible FONTANA ARTE italian 1960 white glass, marble and wood table lamp.
Marble
Carved Italian Alabaster Lovebird Table Lamp Italian, 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Carved Italian Alabaster Lovebird Table Lamp Italian, 20th Century Two piece shade over column in
Alabaster
Archimede Seguso table lamp with gold and applied glass circa 1950
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible table lamp in Murano glass by Archimede Seguso with gold and applied glass.
Murano Glass
Jorge Zalszupin pair of table lamps in Jacaranda and acrylic circa 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and rare pair of table lamps in Jacaranda and acrylic in perfect conditions very charm
Wood
Pair of Vintage Design Lamps in White Enamelled Sheet Metal, circa 1970
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
originating from France or Italy, these lamps reflect the sleek and functional style of the era. Features
Metal, Enamel, Steel
Archimede Seguso Murano glass blue and gold 1950 "sfumato oro" table lamp pair.
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible pair of table lamps in Murano Glass by ARHIMEDE SEGUSO sfumato oro circa 1950. Fantastic.
Murano Glass
Large Moser Gilt and Cut-Glass Column Table Lamp, Early 20th Century
By Moser
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large moser gilt and cut-glass column table lamp 1st half of 20th century. Facet cut and
Glass
Tall Pair Nessen Studios Chrome & Dark Portoro Marble "Skyscraper" Table Lamps
By Nessen Studio
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Architectural pair of Nessen Studios Chrome and Marble "Pinnacle" Desk Table Lamps, 1950's. Small
Marble, Chrome, Metal
Modernist Leather and Steel Table Lamp by Walter Von Nessen c 1960's
By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
Chic and sophisticated Modernist School table lamp by Walter Von Nessen, made by Nessen Studios
Steel, Chrome
Tall Nessen Studios Black Leather Wrapped, Chrome & Glass Liner Shade Table Lamp
By Nessen Studio
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Nessen Studios Black Leather wrapped Chrome Skyscraper Table Lamp with White Milk Glass
Chrome
Cordless JB Saint Louis Table Light With Vintage Pucci Silk Lampshade Col. MOP
By Atelier Livia, Emilio Pucci, Saint Louis
Located in Hamburg, DE
THE LAMP CREATED BY STUDIO LIVIA IS A UNIQUE PIECE. THE VINTAGE SAINT LOUIS / DESIGN JOSEPH
Crystal
Cordless Baccarat Table Light With Vintage Pucci Silk Lampshade Col. MOP
By Cristalleries De Baccarat, Emilio Pucci, Atelier Livia
Located in Hamburg, DE
BASE FROM BACCARAT see this lamp in company with 2 further creations in a similar style Please contact
Crystal
Cordless Saint Louis Table Light With Vintage Pucci Silk Lampshade Col. MOP
By Atelier Livia, Emilio Pucci, Saint Louis
Located in Hamburg, DE
THE LAMP CREATED BY STUDIO LIVIA IS A UNIQUE PIECE. THE VINTAGE SAINT LOUIS LAMP BASE IN CLEAR
Crystal
STILNOVO - Floor Lamp - Midcentury 20th Century
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
It is one of the most successful lamp models of the Stilnovo company, original from 1950, plus it has its original Murano glass panes in etched glass .
Marble, Brass, Iron
Italian Gilt Tole Three - Light Candelabra Circa 1960.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
ITALIAN GILT TOLE THREE-LIGHT CANDELABRA Circa 1960. Florentine gilt metal candelabra with three curved arms attached to a central leaf-covered stem with three lilies issuing from i...
Metal
Seguso Vetri d'Arte circa 1950 Murano glass
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Murano table lamp attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte in "costolato" yellow. Perfect
Murano Glass
Frederick Cooper Chinoiserie Table Lamps Vintage Circa 1950’s
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
one socket, with original vintage wiring. A wonderful international world traveler style lamp that
Metal
Pair of Space Age lamps by ANVIA, Pop Art - Holland 1970s
By Anvia
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of lamps made of red enameled metal and white plexiglass. Perfect condition with its original color from the 1970s.
Metal
Ferrão Wall Lamp, 180cm, by RAIN, Contemporary Lamp, Aluminium, Polished
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Ferrão Lamps are composed of a metalic body with a reduced diameter and sharp tips, referring
Aluminum
The International Style, a modernist movement within architecture and furniture design that was given its name by American architect Philip Johnson and historian Henry-Russell Hitchcock, was born during the 1920s and ’30s. It gained steam initially in Europe and then in the United States as a response to the first World War. Building projects associated with the movement, as well as vintage International Style chairs, tables and other furnishings, are minimal and pared back.
Pioneers of the International Style — architect Walter Gropius and his Bauhaus colleagues Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Marcel Breuer, De Stijl advocate and Dutch architect J.J.P. Oud and visionary designer Le Corbusier — stripped away decorative elements and placed considerable value on functionality and clean lines, integrating the use of industrial materials like steel, concrete and large sheets of glass in their work. Quite aptly, this mode of design and architectural style coincided with an era now known as the Machine Age and became a global symbol of modernism. The primary motive of its practitioners was to address the changing needs of a rapidly industrializing society, especially the demand for office complexes and apartments in large cities, through economical, technologically advanced, yet aesthetically pleasing designs for furniture and buildings.
“Space and light and order. Those are the things that men need just as much as they need bread or a place to sleep,” said Le Corbusier of the philosophy behind his practical modernist architecture.
The International Style’s designers and architects were inspired by the advantages afforded them by the era’s new technology and industrial machinery as well as state-of-the-art materials. Le Corbusier was fond of framing his buildings in steel but reinforced concrete made far more economic sense. He is probably most admired for the iconic private homes and commercial buildings that he designed or codesigned with his cousin Pierre Jeanneret, which are spread across the world, from New York City to Paris to Chandigarh, India. Today, Breuer’s Wassily Lounge chair; the elegant LC series created by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand; and Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair, crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich, are emblems of progressive modernist design and all make prominent use of tubular steel. Vintage originals are the prized cornerstone of collections.
“The International Style is probably the first fundamentally original and widely distributed style since the Gothic,” posited Johnson in the book that accompanied “Modern Architecture: International Exhibition,” an architectural show he cocurated with Hitchcock that featured the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier, Richard Neutra and others. While the term “International Style” had previously been circulating in Europe, when the show opened at the Museum of Modern Art in 1932, it yielded a much broader application of this important style of design.
Find International Style furniture on 1stDibs.
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.