Adjustable Table Lamp, circa 1950
Sold|$378
Adjustable Table Lamp, circa 1950
Located in Wien, AT
Adjustable table lamp, circa 1950 Black lacquered
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adjustable Table Lamp
Aluminum, Metal
Sold|$378
Adjustable Table Lamp, circa 1950
Located in Wien, AT
Adjustable table lamp, circa 1950 Black lacquered
Aluminum, Metal
Sold|$1,400
Patinated Brass Adjustable Table Lamp
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Patinated brass adjustable table lamp circa late 1950s. This stout example has two heads that can
Brass
Atomic Space Age Adjustable Table Lamp 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Atomic Brass Plated Opaline Glass Adjustable Table Lamp 1970s
Opaline Glass, Plastic
Helo, Adjustable Table Lamp, Brass, Blue-Lacquered Metal, Germany, 1950s
By Helo Leuchten
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable table lamp / desk light. Designed and produced by Helo, Germany, 1950s. Features
Metal, Brass
Italian, Adjustable Table Lamp, Brass, Lacquered Metal, & Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable table lamp. In wood, metal, and copper. Sourced in Italy. Other designer of the
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Adjustable Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable table lamp designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16” H
Brass, Metal
Adjustable Table Lamp G32 by Reggiani Illuminazione, 1970s
By Reggiani
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Adjustable table lamp model G32 designed and manufactured by Reggiani Illuminazione in the early
Metal
Sonja Katzin, Adjustable Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, for ASEA, Sweden, 1950s
By Sonja Katzin, ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable table lamp / desk light. Designed by Swedish sculptor Sonja Katzin, (1919-2014
Brass
Giuseppe Ostuni, Small Adjustable Table Lamp, Brass, O-Luce, Italy, 1950s
By Giuseppe Ostuni, O-Luce
Located in High Point, NC
A small adjustable table lamp / desk light. Designed by Guiseppe Ostuni and produced by O-Luce
Brass
Danish Modern, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Style Adjustable Table Lamp, 1950s ca
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Odense, DK
Nicely patinated adjustable table lamp. Made in brass with great details. The style reminds alot of
Brass
Tronconi Adjustable Table Lamp in Wood, Brass and Metal, Italy FSI Milano, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Adjustable table lamp by the Italian designer Virgilio Tronconi for FSI Milano, circa 1970. Made in
Metal, Brass
Adjustable Table Lamp with Cast Iron Base by Valenti, 1970s
By Valenti
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Fully adjustable table lamp manufactured by Italian lighting specialist Valenti, probably in the
Chrome, Iron, Metal
Bent Karlby for LYFA, Adjustable Table Lamp, Danish Mid Century Modern, 1950s
By Lyfa, Bent Karlby
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and elegant adjustable table lamp in brass with a paper shade, designed by Bent Karlby for the
Brass
1970's Adjustable Table Lamp, Switzerland
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage table lamp from the 1970's, produced in Switzerland. The hight and position of the shade
Metal, Chrome
1970's Adjustable Table Lamp, Switzerland
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage table lamp from the 1970's, produced in Switzerland. The hight and position of the shade
Metal
Sold|$3,000
Art Deco Brass Adjustable Table Lamp
Located in Firenze, IT
Italy, circa 1930s. A handsome three-light brass adjustable height table lamp, ivory silk brass
Brass
Sold|$3,314
Large Adjustable Table Lamps, Italy, 1950s
By Lumen, Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Fantastic pair of Italian Mid-Century table lamps. The large lacquered shade with three E14 sockets
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
Vintage Italian Midcentury Adjustable Table Lamp
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This vintage table lamp is made from a brass adjustable rod with a plastic aquamarine base and a
Brass, Metal, Iron
Midcentury Design Adjustable Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1970s - Good original condition - Adjustable shade.
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Adjustable Table Lamp/ Napako, 1970s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of lacquered metal and chrome Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Red Adjustable Table Lamp, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, lacquered metal - Re-polished - Fully funktional - Very good, original condition.
Metal
Marble and Brass adjustable table lamp. 1970s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Adjustable Brass and Marble Table lamp from 1970s. Marble has no damages. Brass has some patina
Marble, Brass
Vintage Industrial Adjustable Table Lamp, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of metal Adjustable brightness 1x60W,E27 or E26 bulb Re-polished Good
Metal
Adjustable Table Lamp Joe Colombo Style, 1970s, Italy
By Joe Colombo
Located in Rome, IT
Table lamp in the style of the Italian designer Joe Colombo. The piece features three different
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Itsu, Adjustable Table Lamp, Brass, Reed, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and woven reed table lamp designed and produced by Itsu, Finland, 1950s
Brass
Danish Designer, Adjustable Table Lamp, Brass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass table lamp designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches
Brass
Italian Pair of Adjustable Table Lamps in Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Table lamps, brass, Italy, 1950s Round shaped pair of table lamps in brass. These interesting
Brass
Pair of Jorge Pensi Regina Adjustable Table Lamps
By Jorge Pensi
Located in Dronten, NL
Cast aluminium desk lamps with high/low toggle switch and height adjustable shade. Designed by
Aluminum
Black Bakelite Adjustable Table Lamp from Elektrosvit, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial bakelite adjustable desk lamp made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia
Chrome, Iron
Bergboms, Adjustable Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
By Bergboms
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and fabric table lamp designed and produced by Bergboms, Sweden, c. 1960s. Variable
Brass
1960's Adjustable Table Lamp by Drupol, Czechoslovakia
By Drupol
Located in Praha, CZ
Small table lamp made by Drupol in former Czechoslovakia in the 1960's. Very good vintage
Chrome
Swedish Anders Pehrson adjustable table lamp 1960's
Located in Uccle, BE
developed an indoor lighting concept based on the 591 Simris table lamp and the 781 Simris floor lamp (both
Brass, Enamel
Robert Sonneman Chrome Ball Adjustable Table Lamp, circa 1965
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Camden, ME
Adjustable chrome table or desk lamp by Robert Sonneman, circa 1965. The lamp has been
Chrome
Italian Designer, Adjustable Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and green-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Adjustable Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A table lamp, produced in Italy, 1940s. Features glass and brass. Position of lampshade is
Brass
Italian Designer, Adjustable Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable glass and brass table lamp designed and produced by an Italian Designer, Italy, 1940s
Brass
Pair of Patinated Bronzed Iron Height Adjustable Table Lamps
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of iron table lamps having a patinated bronzed finish. The elegant lamps feature a
Iron
Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide Green Adjustable Table Lamp, 1976
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
1970s Italian table lamp designed by Ernesto Gismondi in 1976 for Artemide. The light is designed
Metal
Bauhaus-Style 1940s Adjustable Table Lamp Attributed to Philips
By Philips
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Table lamp composed of an adjustable enameled-metal shade and base with a dual chromed-metal stem
Metal
Swedish Designer, Adjustable Table Lamp, Rattan, Brass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan table lamp, designed and produced in Sweden c. 1970s. Overall
Brass
German Modernist "Cobra" Adjustable Table Lamp by Cosack Leuchten
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cosack Leuchten desk/task/table lamp with adjustable stem (ca. 1950, Germany). Aptly named "cobra
Metal, Brass
Idman, Small Adjustable Table Lamp, Brass, Lacquered Metal, Finland, 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable small modernist table lamp that also functions as a wall light. Designed and produced
Metal, Brass
Enzo Mari for Artemide Adjustable Table Lamp Aggregato Italy, 1970s
By Enzo Mari, Artemide
Located in Naples, IT
Aggregato table lamp, design by Enzo Mari for Artemide. Structure and base in black iron
Metal
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Adjustable Table Lamp, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in High Point, NC
A table lamp / desk light, by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1950s. Adjustable, and can be
Brass
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Adjustable Table Lamp, Copper, Denmark, 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in High Point, NC
A table lamp / desk light, by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1950s. Adjustable, and can be
Brass
Bent Karlby, Adjustable Table Lamp, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Bent Karlby
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood and fabric table lamp designed and produced by Bent Karlby, Denmark, 1940s. Sold
Brass
ASEA, Adjustable Table lamp, Brass, teak, lacquered metal, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A modernist table lamp, designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1940s. Features lacquered metal
Brass, Metal
Italian Designer, Adjustable Table Lamp, Brass, Red Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and red metal table lamp designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1950s
Brass, Metal
Uno Kristiansson, Adjustable Table Lamp, Pine, Rattan, Luxus, Sweden, 1970s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable solid pine and rattan table lamp designed by Uno Kristiansson and produced by Luxus
Pine, Rattan
Swedish Designer, Organic Adjustable Table Lamp, Brass, Linen, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A table lamp or desk light. In brass. Brand new linen lampshade. Other designers of the period
Brass
Midcentury Adjustable Table Lamp Designed by Josef Hůrka for Napako,
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in czechoslovakia - Made of lacquered metal - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Metal
Mid-Century Adjustable Table Lamp by Stanislav Indra, 1970's
By Stanislav Indra
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of chrome, metal 1xE27 or E26 bulb US plug adapter included Re-polished Fully functional Good original condition.
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Solid Wood Adjustable Table Lamp by Paolo Pallucco, Italy 1960s
By Pallucco, Paolo Pallucco
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing adjustable sculpture table lamp in solid wood by Paolo Pallucco for Pallucco
Metal, Brass
Pair of Adjustable Table Lamps by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi, Italy
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of table lamps designed by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi, Italy 1960's. Adjustable shade that can
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Rare Florian Schulz Mid-Century Vintage Modernist Chrome Adjustable Table Lamp
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare Mid-Century Modern vintage German made table lamp or desk light by Florian Schulz circa 1980s
Metal, Chrome
Italian Designer, Adjustable Table Lamp, Brass Black Lacquered Metal Italy 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable desk light designed and produced in Italy, 1950s. The lamp features a bent brass base
Metal, Brass
1970s Vintage Sintesi Adjustable Table Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide
By Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi
Located in London, England
1970s table lamp designed from the Sintesi range by Ernesto Gismondi in 1976 for Artemide. The
Wire, Metal, Aluminum
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.
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