Red Adjustable Mid Century Cosack Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Big red Cosack space age table lamp with flexible arm. The arm and shade can be positioned in any way desirable, see pictures.
Metal
Baltensweiler Minilux Table Lamp, Brushed Aluminum, Adjustable, 1960
By Baltensweiler AG, Rosemarie & Rico Baltensweiler
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A Baltensweiler Minilux table lamp that still impresses today with its minimalist aesthetic.
Aluminum, Chrome
MCM Modernist Lightolier Adjustable Desk Table Task Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Desk Task lamp by Lightolier. Maker stamped Lightolier US and Japan Modernist design Lamp is adjustable Tested and working Includes a new bulb Please refer to the...
Metal
Italian modern adjustable white metal table lamp, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Adjustable table or desk lamp, with round base and curved arm in white metal, with black joints and metal diffuser with double cap, which therefore creates two levels of light. 1970 ...
Metal
Mid Century Adjustable Brown Snake Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century brown space age desk lamp with flexible arm. The arm and shade can be positioned in any way desirable. The lamp is made out of metal and plastic. The lamp requires one E2...
Metal
English Made Georgian Table Lamp 2 Adjustable Sockets
Located in New York, NY
This 1900s Georgian style table lamp has a silver and gold finish over bronze with two adjustable sockets.
Bronze
Koch & Lowy Adjustable Desk Lamp Table Lamp 1960s Mid Century
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Cork, IE
This stylish and rather big desk lamp by Koch & Lowy can be adjusted in all directions and allows to be turned 360 degrees at the base. Despite its age of 60+ years this lamp is in ...
Metal, Iron
Chrome table lamp, Signed J. Bouvier, Paris Adjustable
Located in London, GB
An exceptional quality 1970s table lamp adjustable in height with three rotating ball-spot lamps, signed J.
Adjustable Brass Table Lamp by Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s
By Bergboms, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual mid-century table lamp was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s by Bergboms (model no.
Brass
Italian Adjustable Brass and Lacquered Metal Table Lamp, 1950s
By Arredoluce
Located in Milan, IT
A refined Italian table lamp from the 1950s, distinguished by its elegant sculptural silhouette and ingenious adjustable design.
Metal, Brass
Stilux Table Lamp Adjustable Metal Crome 1958 Italy
By Stilux
Located in Milano, IT
Stilux Table Lamp.
Metal
ASEA Sweden Adjustable Grey Industrial Table Lamp, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bauhaus inspired midcentury fully adjustable desk lamp by ASEA Sweden. Made during the 1950s in a style reminiscent of Arne Jacobsen and Louis Poulsen. It is executed in powder coate...
Steel
Red Table Lamp with Adjustable Height, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Metal base covered with red plastic. Adjustable height shade made of red plastic Rewired: 2x60W, E25-E27 bulbs US plug adapter included
Metal, Steel
Adjustable Head Aluminum Table Lamp by Philips, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Adjustable Head Aluminum Table Lamp by Philips, 1960s, Germany available to hang on wall - industrial desk light Lampshade is in good condition and very clean.
Aluminum
$269Sale Price|20% Off
Adjustable Mid-Century Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Lacquered metal, Chrome, Plastic Adjustable shade 1x60W,E27 or E26 bulb US adapter included Original condition.
Metal, Chrome
$269Sale Price|20% Off
Table Lamp with Adjustable Shade by Drupol, 1960s
By Drupol
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of painted metal, chrome. Adjustable shade. Has signs of use. Bulb 1x60W, E27 or E26. American adapter included. Original state.
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Cone Shape Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Rewired, Original Socket, Shows Patina Throughout Materials: Patinated Metal, Chrome
Metal, Chrome
Table Lamp Adjustable by Rupert Nikoll Midcentury, Austria
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare desk light by Rupert Nikoll, Austria circa 1955 Iconic desk light made from brass, lacquered aluminum and cast iron. It is in good original condition, presenting an ingenious...
Brass, Aluminum
Adjustable Mid Century Table Lamp with Perforated Shade 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Adjustable Mid Century Table Lamp with Perforated Shade 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Björn Svensson, Adjustable “Elidus” Table Lamp, Brass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp designed and produced by Björn Svensson, Sweden, 1970s. Dimensions variable, measured as illustrated in first image. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.31”H x 8.18"...
Brass
$445Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Italian Midcentury Brass Table Lamp with Adjustable Design
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming design desk lamp has been manufactured in Italy in the 1950s. The structure is made of brass with cream enameled metal base and dark bordeaux enameled metal tilting lam...
Brass, Metal
1980s Dijkstra Chrome Halogen Table Lamp with Adjustable Height
By Dijkstra
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice rare Halogen table lamp ,in White . adjustable in Height .
Chrome
Adjustable Black Bakelite Industrial Table Lamp / Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of bakelite, metal Designer Jan Suchan Re-polished Fully functional Original condition Crack 3 cm, see photo
Metal
Table Lamp with Adjustable Shade by Drupol, 1950s
By Drupol
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glass, chrome With aged patina 1x40W,E27 or E26 socket Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
Chrome
Design Adjustable Midcentury Table Lamp by Lidokov, 1970s
By Lidokov
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s - Czechoslovakia - Good original condition - Marked by maker.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Height Adjustable Murano Glass Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly Rewired, New Linen Shade Dimensions: 28”-32”H x 7” W x 7” D Shade 10”H x 15” W x 15” D
Brass
Hollywood Regency Style Table Lamp - Adjustable - Brass Colored Metal
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful vintage table lamp, made of copper-colored metal. The lamp is not marked, maker unknown.
Metal
$343Sale Price|20% Off
Design Adjustable Midcentury Table Lamp by Lidokov, 1970s
By Lidokov
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s - Czechoslovakia - Good original condition - Marked.
Metal
Rare Adjustable Rupert Nikoll Table Lamp Vienna Around 1950s
Located in Wien, Au
Rare adjustable Rupert Nikoll table lamp vienna around 1950s Hight is adjustable in different positions the shade is adjustable separatly Original condition.
Brass, Iron
1970s Adjustable Metal Table Lamp in Creamy Color, Hungary
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage table lamp with adjustable arm and lampshade. Made of chrome and metal, produced in Hungary (see label).
Metal
Pair of Adjustable Brass Table Lamp by Staff Leuchten
By Staff Leuchten
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of brass table lamps with shades that adjust 180 degrees to aim the light in multiple directions.
Brass
Stilnovo Table Lamp Adjustable Brass Metal Marbre 1950 Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Stilnovo table lamp adjustable brass metal marbre 1950 Italy.
Brass
Guzzini, Adjustable Desk Lamp, White and Black Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
This adjustable desk lamp is from the 1970s Made of plastic and lacquered metal. It has a heavy base to give stability in black enameled metal. Measures: Maximum width 90 cm. Heigh...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Red Table Lamp, Adjustable Metal, Slovenia, 1980
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Red desk/table lamp fully adjustable in all ways. Shade can be adjusted to each way as the height and angle.
Metal, Aluminum
Harvey Guzzini Adjustable White Stainless Steel Table Lamp 1960s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in amstelveen, NL
A rare table lamp designed in the 60s by Harvey Guzzini for Guzzini, Italy.
Chrome
Vintage Adjustable Desk/Side Table Lamp by Massive, 1970s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
Classic compact design, this adjustable spotlight desk lamp was produced by Massive in the 1970s. Complete restoration Manufacturer: Massive, Kontich and Wommelgem, Belgium. In full...
Metal, Chrome
Stilnovo Table Lamp Adjustable Metal Crome Metal 1950 Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
Stilnovo table lamp.
Metal
Vintage French Brass Table Lamp with Adjustable Arm, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
A brilliant solid brass table lamp with a chain light switch in fully restored condition with a new cylindrical shade.
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell Style Adjustable Brass Table Lamp, Finland 1940s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual desk light was designed and manufactured in Finland in the 1940s to 1950s. It features an adjustable solid brass lampshade, brass lamp arm and brass base. The light has...
Brass
70s BAUHAUS Chrome Desk Lamp – Adjustable Red Spotlight Table Lam
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bring a bold vintage-futuristic touch to your interior with this authentic 1970s Space Age desk lamp. Featuring a sleek chrome cylindrical body paired with a vibrant red shade, this ...
Metal, Chrome
Solid Wood Adjustable Head Pair of Table Lamps, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Solid Wood Adjustable Head Pair of Table Lamps, 1970s, Italy Minimal design Very high quality.
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Adjustable Wooden Table Lamps, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
This elegant pair of adjustable wooden table lamps was produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1970s and represents a refined example of European mid-century modern lighting.
Oak, Paper
$245Sale Price|19% Off
1950s Vintage Adjustable Desk Table Lamp with Brass Structure
Located in Milano, Lombardia
1950s vintage lamp, Italian manufacture. The lamp has a brass structure.
Brass, Iron
1970s Space Age Snake Table Lamp, Adjustable Metal & Plastic, Germany
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age Snake Lamp in Hebi style. The lamp is strongly reminiscent of the Hebi by Italian manufacturer Valenti, based on a design by Japanese designer Isao Hosoe from the 1970s. T...
Metal
Adjustable space age nickel wall or table lamp around 1970s
Located in Wien, Au
Adjustable space age nickel wall or table lamp around 1970s Original condition
Nickel
Mid-Century French Adjustable Metal Table Lamp with Black Shade
Located in High Point, NC
A striking example of mid-century French design, this adjustable metal table lamp features a sleek black domed shade supported by a polished chrome rod and circular black base.
Metal
Adjustable Machinist Lamp for Walligraph
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A machinist lamp with a clamp base, featuring an adjustable arm and an enameled swiveling shade.
Metal
Markslöjd Art Deco Table Lamp, Beech Wood, Adjustable Shade, 1960s
By Markslöjd
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sculptural organically shaped art deco style table lamp designed and produced by Swedish Markslöjd in the 1960s.
Brass
Vintage Adjustable Desk Lamp, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage adjustable desk lamp with a neon light bulb. Beige and black metal base and lamp shade with brass details. Nice quality desk lamp from the seventies which is very adjus...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Metal, Adjustable Shade, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
It is also adjustable in height. The lamp is in good condition with signs of wear.
Metal
1980s Post-Modern Adjustable Halogen Table Lamp by Fuda Marmi
By Fuda Marmi by Atelier Design Lab
Located in Den Haag, NL
Post Modern Table lamp . Adjustable . Halogen . 1980s Fuder Germany . very good condition .
Plastic
Italian 1950s adjustable prototype table lamp in brass and chrome
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s adjustable prototype table lamp in brass and chrome
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Black Metal, Adjustable Shade, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century table lamp. A minimalist design. The large shade shows a simple hemispherical shape and is finished in black.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Dome Table Lamp with Adjustable Shade, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century table lamp. A minimalist design. The large shade shows a simple hemispherical shape and is finished in white.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp with Adjustable Brass Arm
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century table lamp with a striking tripod foot. A factual design with elegant shapes.
Metal
Vintage Red Adjustable Desk/Side Table Lamp by Massive, 1970s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Verviers, BE
Classic compact design, this adjustable spotlight desk lamp was produced by Massive in the 1970s. The lamp is fully original and in good condition which has been left unrestored. I...
Metal, Chrome
Italian Modern Adjustable White Metal Table Lamp with Clamp, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Adjustable white metal table lamp with clamp, 1980s Adjustable metal table lamp.
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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