Multi X Desk Lamp by Yaacov Kaufman for Lumina, 1980s
Located in Budapest, HU
Adjustable, rotatable, tiltable table lamp, very versatile design.
1980s European Industrial Vintage Adjustable Table Lamp
Aluminum, Steel
Multi X Desk Lamp by Yaacov Kaufman for Lumina, 1980s
Located in Budapest, HU
Adjustable, rotatable, tiltable table lamp, very versatile design.
Aluminum, Steel
Adjustable Lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni for O-luce
Located in SouthPort, CT
Adjustable table/floor lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni for O-luce, label to inside of shade.
Iron, Chrome
Giuseppe Ostuni for O'luce Model 201 Adjustable Lamp 1956 Italy
By Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Berkeley, CA
Rare adjustable table/floor lamp designed by Giuseppe Ostuni for O'luce.
Metal, Nickel
Sold|$2,750
Table Floor Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Oak wood and metal adjustable floor lamp with table. Metal frame base and aged oak plank top.
Metal
Sold|$3,800
Joe Colombo for Guzzini
Located in Southampton, NY
Brilliant rotating, adjustable enameled metal and chrome table lamp desigmed by Joe Colombo for Guzzini.
Metal
Sold|$4,117
French Metal Desk With Adjustable Lamp.
Located in Madrid, ES
Metal desk with adjustable lamp. France. About 1960
Metal
Sold|$1,475
ALTAIR-TABLE FOR FONTANA ARTE
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
ADJUSTABLE TABLE-W/LAMP
Metal
Sold|$350
Enzo Mari Adjustable Table Lamp
By Enzo Mari
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Fassina Aggregato tavolo stelo (Adjustable table lamp) circa 1970s metal, plastic Manufactured by Artemide 23 inches high, 16 inches in diameter Excellent condition
Metal
Martinelli 'Radar' Adjustable Table Lamp
By Elio Martinelli
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Martinelli 'Radar' adjustable table lamp, model 676. Design Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce.
Nikolay Diulgheroff Rare Adjustable Table Lamp
By Nikolay Diulgheroff
Located in Southampton, NY
Nikolay Diulgheroff rare adjustable table lamp. Original European wiring and electric plug.
Aluminum, Brass, Enamel
Adjustable Table Lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni for O-Luce, Italy, 1949
By Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful adjustable table lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni, Edited by O-Luce, Italy, 1949.
Aluminum, Brass
Midcentury Italian Arredoluce Black and Brass Adjustable Table Lamp, Italy, 1950
By Arredoluce
Located in Milano, IT
Arredoluce adjustable table lamp with typical marble base, The adjustable brass arm hold the adjustable black lacquered reflector.
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
Model 352 Adjustable Table Lamp by Aage Petersen for Le Klint, Denmark, 1970s
By Aage Petersen, Le Klint
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
Model 352 adjustable table lamp by Aage Petersen for Le Klint Denmark in 1972 in brass and black lacquered metal.
Metal, Brass
Rare Raymond Loewy Stiffel Adjustable Table Lamp
By Raymond Loewy, Stiffel
Located in Denver, CO
A scarce and rare table lamp with two adjustable heads of a Classic design by Raymond Loewy for Stiffel Lighting.
Brass
Italian Midcentury Adjustable Table Lamp by Stilux Milano, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Vintage 1960s Stilux Milano conical table lamp. This midcentury Italian table lamp is executed in a conical shade mounted on a V-shaped legs in very good vintage condition. Copper ...
Copper, Metal, Aluminum
Very Rare 1960s Adjustable Table Lamp Metal & Chrome Germany, Mid-Century Modern
By Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler, Arredoluce
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Fantastic 1960s table lamp, attributed to Baltensweiler. Good condition, chrome rod and other parts and metal lampshade.
Metal, Chrome
Oscar Torlasco, Lumi, 360 Degree Revolving Table Lamp
By Lumi, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
Beautiful adjustable table lamp totally revolving on the base.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Table Lamp in Green Lacquered Metal, Milano, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Graceful adjustable table lamp manufactured by Stilnovo in Milano during decade 1950-1960.
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage 1970s Black Table Lamp from Goymar
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
A small adjustable table lamp finished in jet black with a round movable lamp head.
Steel
Sold|$500
Adjustable Brass Desk Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage brass desk lamp in great condition.
Monumental and Glamours Italian Torino Lamp with Adjustable Arm
Located in Portland, OR
The beauty in a wonderful example of 1970s Italian glamorous design. The lamp is a three-way switch for wonderful lighting levels. The choices are off, half on and all bulbs on. The ...
Steel
1950s Adjustable Height Brass Table Lamp
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid brass adjustable height brass lamp with original shade. The lamp adjusts from 23" to 29.5" high.
Brass
Sculptural Cobra Table Lamp with Adjustable Eyeball
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural cobra table lamp with adjustable eyeball.
Metal, Nickel
Superb British Brass Adjustable Table/Wall Lamp
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W A S Benson brass adjustable lamp
Brass
Midcentury Brass Table Lamp with Adjustable Perforated Shade
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautiful brass table lamp with an adjustable perforated shade. Maker unknown.
Brass
Large Adjustable Orange Ceramic Table Lamp, France, 1970s
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Large adjustable orange ceramic table lamp France 1970s with original shade.
Ceramic, Fabric
Sold|$850
Adjustable Sonneman Desk Lamp
By Sonneman Lighting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Polished chrome and white enamel over metal adjustable counterbalance desk lamp by Sonneman Lighting. Lamp swivels 360 degrees on the base and the light box tilts and pivots. Lamp he...
Chrome, Enamel, Metal
Sold|$1,800
Stilux Adjustable Desk Lamp
By Stilux
Located in Southampton, NY
A Stilux enameled metal and perspex desk lamp with adjustable arm and head, with marble base and brass details, labeled. Base 7" diameter.
Metal
Sold|$1,290
Adjustable Italian Desk Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
It can be adjusted in any desired direction by means of the three joints.
Brass, Metal
1970s Adjustable 7701 Tik Table Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An adjustable 7701 Tik table lamp designed by Robert Sonneman for Robert Sonneman Associates, circa 1970s.
Metal
Set of 2 Midcentury Z Bedside Table Lamps, 1960s Adjustable Lamp Shade
Located in Achterveld, NL
The lamp shades are adjustable. These bedside table lamps are executed in enameled purple and in very good condition.
Metal
French Mid-Century Adjustable Saturn Shade Chrome Table Lamp.
Located in Port Hope, ON
French Mid-Century Saturn shade chrome lamp. By turning the half sphere shades the amount of light can be controlled. The lamp has been rewired but maintains its original white inlin...
Chrome
Sold|$450
Little Adjustable Chromed Desk Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Pasadena, CA
Rare little chrome desk lamp with fully adjustable arm. Measure: Height of the lamp fully extended is 12.5 inches.
Chrome
Sold|$750
French Bronze Adjustable Desk Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
A wonderful double light adjustable French desk lamp.
Bronze
Sold|$500
1950s Adjustable Arm Desk Lamp
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Attributed to Greta Grossman this handsome lamp has a brass arm and detailing with a satin black "Cobra" head with chrome interior. Column, round base, and "handle" are satin black. ...
Brass, Metal
Sold|$945
1950s Adjustable French Desk Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1950s French desk lamp. Metal base, wood stem in a black finish and brass adjustable arm. Newly rewired and fitted with a new custom silk shade.
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Table Lamp Arredoluce Dark Green & Brass with Adjustable Lampshade
By Arredoluce, Gio Ponti
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful vintage Mid-Century Modern 1950s table lamp, made in Italy by Arredoluce. Good vintage condition, works in the US and Asia as well, of course in Europe also.
Metal, Brass
French Modern Style Adjustable Desk Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Modern style adjustable desk lamp, as a "torchère" standing 28.5" high, 7" diameter shade. Measures: 24" H x 12" W as a desk lamp 5" base.
Metal
1950s Bulmore Adjustable Neck Desk Lamp
By Robert Bulmore
Located in San Diego, CA
1950s adjustable desk lamp produced by the boutique San Francisco lighting company, Bulmore. The quality and substantial build quality of this lamp is unmatched. Dudley Bulmore a...
Metal
Vintage Electrix Tan Adjustable Desk Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Mid-Century Modern adjustable desk lamp with black and wood grain base, tan metal stem, and tap plastic shade. Marked “Electric” on shade and on bottom "Electrix Stamford Conn”. In...
Metal
Beautiful Adjustable 1960s Diabolo Table Lamp Brass and Metal Mid-Century Modern
By Paavo Tynell, Stilnovo, Pierre Guariche
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Fantastic Mid-Century Modern table lamp, iron base, adjustable and articulated arm brass with a metal shade, painted in red, looks like it was repainted a few years ago.
Brass, Iron, Metal
Brass Adjustable Orb Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Portland, OR
This classically handsome Mid-Century Modern adjustable brass desk lamp was designed by Robert Sonneman. The brass lamp has a round column and base, with a perpendicular arm that hol...
Brass
Casey e Fantin Midcentury Pair of Italian Adjustable Brass Table Lamps, 1950s
By Casey Fantin
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Pair of table lamps with orange lacquered metal diffuser that is oriented in various positions by means of a joint and by a movable arm. The switch in the base. Italy Mid-Century M...
1950's Laurel Lamp Adjustable Desk Lamp Black and Gold
Located in St. Louis, MO
1950's adjustable desk lamp from Laurel Lamp Studios in original condition. Adjustable stem and pivoting head. Very heavy, substantial piece.
Metal
Arteluce Large Adjustable Desk or Table Lamp Designed by Paolo Rizzatto in 1975
By Arteluce, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
Multifunctional desk or table lamp designed by Paolo Rizzatto and produced by Arteluce in 1975.
Metal
Walnut and Brass Gerald Thurston Adjustable Height Lamps
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of 1950s walnut and solid brass table lamps designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier.
Brass
American Art Deco Chrome Plated Adjustable Mushroom Desk Lamp.
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Port Hope, ON
This American Art Deco adjustable mushroom desk lamp is in the style of Walter Von Nessen and has been fully restored. It features a very distinctive finial and when the arm is fully...
Large American Art Deco Revival Chrome, Adjustable Banker's Desk Lamp
Located in Port Hope, ON
This very simply designed, large architectural and extremely striking American Art Deco Revival chrome adjustable banker's desk lamp is in wonderful condition. The tubular shade can ...
Chrome
Pair of Vintage 1960's Adjustable Chrome Lamps by Luxo
By Luxo
Located in Hudson, NY
A very handsome matched pair of 1960's table lamps by Luxo. the L1 is the most famous and original self-balancing articulated table lamp. the most expensive version of this lamp is t...
Chrome
Adjustable Desk Lamp Model 50S by Rico Baltensweiler for Baltensweiler, 1960s
By Baltensweiler AG, Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler
Located in Munster, NRW
The desk lamp model 50S was designed by Rico Baltensweiler in the 1960s for the Swiss manufacturer Baltensweiler. The flexible lamp is height adjustable, the lampshade can be tilted....
Steel
Pair of Deep Red Glazed Ceramic Lamps with New Ivory Shades, Height Adjustable
Located in Pau, FR
Beautiful pair of deep red glazed Italian ceramic table lamps with new ivory colored shades in excellent condition.
Brass
Sold|$2,895
Parzinger Style Table Lamps
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of adjustable candelabra table lamps in the style of Tommi Parzinger with new custom shades.
Brass
Sold|$2,950
Brass Fluid Table, Desk Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautifully designed, sublimely created table lamp adjustable arm and shade.
Brass
Sold|$1,600
Signed Stilnovo Desk Table Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Bremen, DE
Complimentary Express Shipping included in price Stilnovo Desk Table Lamp, adjustable teal enameled shade, one frame brass loop base The lamp runs on 220V as well as 110V and r...
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$850
Apollo Table Lamp by Fase, Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
Apollo table lamp with adjustable shade produced by Fase, Spain and designed by Tomás Diaz Magro in late 1960's.
Sold|$935
Porcelain Table Lamp Cranes and Sun
Located in Retie, BE
The height to place a lampshade on is little adjustable. Oriental style table lamp - Asian Table Lamp - Late 20th Century Lighting - Cranes Table Lamp Little traces of age an...
Porcelain, Wood
Table or Wall Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Saint Ouen, IDF
Adjustable table or wall lamp manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy, in the 1950s.
Metal
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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