Vintage Pixar Luxo Lamp Architect's desk lamp
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Antique black lacquered metal architect's lamp, circa 1960, in good condition. The famous Pixar
Metal
Vintage White Italian Architect Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage white adjustable table lamp made in Italy during the 1970. Adjustable in all desired
Aluminum, Chrome, Iron
Vintage Architect Desk Lamp from ASAS, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Black fully adjustable desk or table light from ASAS. It was manufactured in Denmark during the 1940s greatly inspired by the Bauhaus Movement with lighting. It features original t...
Aluminum, Steel
$1,187
H 51.19 in W 9.26 in D 11.23 in
Vintage Anglepoise Lamp English Desk, Architect's Light, Bibliophile, circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage anglepoise lamp. An English, steel and aluminium desk or architect's light with
Steel
Vintage Architect Desk Lamp by Veb Metalldruecker, DDR, Germany, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Low riding yet fully adjustable table lamp model TK 501, produced by VEB Metalldruecker in Halle
Steel
Industrial Architect Desk Lamp HCF Denmark 1970s
By HCF
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
A vintage Scandinavian red architect lamp from the 1970s, designed by HCF Denmark for the Fysisk
Steel
$425
H 32.5 in W 9.5 in D 20 in
1970s LUXO Architect Rare Vintage Task Clamp Lamp for Desk Jac Jacobsen
By Luxo, Jac Jacobsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s By Luxo Industrial Metal Architect Task clamp lamp for desk Design attributed to Jacob
Metal
1970s Jac Jacobsen "L-1" Architect's Task Lamp for Luxo, Norway
By Jac Jacobsen, Luxo
Located in TORQUAY, AU
A true icon of Scandinavian design, this is the original Luxo L-1 architect lamp designed by Jac
Aluminum, Steel
Modernist Vintage Desk Lamp by Hans Von Klier, 1980s, Germany
By Hans Von Klier
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage black lacquered desk or architect lamp designed by Hans Von Klier 1980s and
Metal
$5,500 / set
H 22.45 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Mario Botta Pair of Vintage 'Shogun' Table Lamps for Artemide, 1986
By Mario Botta, Artemide
Located in Tilburg, NL
Exceptional pair of iconic vintage 'Shogun' Table Lamps by architect and designer Mario Botta (1943
Metal
$1,965
H 20.48 in Dm 7.49 in
Modern Vintage Grey Aluminum Desk Lamp Zelig by Walter Monici 1980s for Lumina
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage grey desk lam, architects lamp or table lamp model Zelig designed by Walter A
Aluminum
Vintage Danish Møller Pendant Lamp by C.F. Møller Architects, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
. Møller architects from the early 1980s. A minimalist design. The screen shows a simple conical shape
Metal
$880Sale Price|41% Off
H 15.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Vintage Brass and Glass Oil Lamp Designed by Hans Agne, Jakobsson Ab, Markaryd
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage oil lamp by Swedish architect / industrial designer Hans - Agne Jakobsson. The lamp was
Brass
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Louis Poulsen It Desk ‘Architect’ Light, Denmark, 1972s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Enschede, NL
Vintage, industrial and large desk or floor lamp, often referred to as 'The Ghost of PH' and based
Steel, Iron
Giuseppe Raimondi Snail Table Vintage Lamp Rare
By Studio Luce, Giuseppe Raimondi
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Rare vintage table lamp by Italian architect Giuseppe Raimondi, Italy, circa 1970 "The Snail
Metal
Bronze Casting Angelo Brotto
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Nice, Paca
Vintage lamp Bronze casting Architect Angelo Brotto Esperia company (there are a couple other
Travertine, Bronze
Vintage Orange Architect Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage orange adjustable table lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970. It features an
Aluminum, Iron
Vintage Italian Green Architect Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage green adjustable table lamp made in Italy during the 1970. Adjustable in all desired
Aluminum, Chrome, Iron
Vintage Red Italian Architect Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage red adjustable table lamp made in Italy during the 1970. Adjustable in all desired
Aluminum, Chrome, Iron
Vintage Black Italian Architect Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage black adjustable table lamp made in Italy during the 1970. Adjustable in all desired
Aluminum, Chrome, Iron
Vintage 1960’s Suspension Architects Lamp - Regent, Switzerland
By Regent
Located in Bern, CH
Vintage 1960’s Suspension Architects Lamp with tilting shade. U.S. Patent No. 2787434. Regent
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Beige Architect Table Lamp from Fax, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage beige adjustable table lamp made by FAX in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970. It
Aluminum, Metal
Industrial Architect Desk Lamp HCF Denmark 1970s
By HCF
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Original vintage Scandinavian architect desk lamp from the 1970s, designed by HCF Denmark for the
Steel
Sold
H 31.5 in Dm 7.88 in
Vintage White Architect Desk Lamp With Screw On System By Wechselstrom, Germany
Located in Zohor, SK
This striking vintage desk lamp, also known as an architect lamp, was produced in Germany by
Aluminum, Steel
Sold
H 18 in W 6.5 in D 16 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Small Brass Architects Drafting Desk Lamp by Electrix
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Small Brass Articulating Architects Drafting Desk Lamp by Electrix
Metal, Brass
Large White on White Anglepoise Architects Desk Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, George Carwardine
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional, original, clean and working vintage architects, angle poise desk lamp, in chic white
Metal
Mid-Century Luxo L-1P Architect Desk Lamp by Jac Jacobsen, 1970s Norway
By Luxo
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
An iconic L-1P vintage Luxo architect's lamp. Great industrial design with clean modern lines in a
Steel
Sold
H 25.6 in W 19.69 in L 25.6 in
Light Blue Architect Desk or Table Lamp L4 by Jac Jacobsen for Luxo Norway
By Luxo
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed in 1937 by Luxo's found, Jac Jacobsen, the Luxo is the world's first original architect
Metal
Italian Midcentury adjustable Architects Brass plated Floorlamp
By Luxo
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming Italian Midcentury Architects Drafting floor lamp has been designed in Italy in the
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 43 in W 8 in D 8 in
Mid-Century Luxo L-1p Architect Desk Clamp Lamp by Jac Jacobsen, 1970s Norway
By Luxo
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
An iconic L-1P vintage Luxo architect's lamp. Great Industrial design with clean modern lines in a
Steel
Vintage Giant Brass Floor Drafting Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Mid-Century Modern vintage brass floor drafting/architect's lamp in the style of Luxo. Brass
Metal
Orange Industrial 1970s Angel Poise Style Desk Lamp
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Vintage architect desk lamp this design style is also known as an anglepoise lamp. It was a very
Metal
Vintage Military Architects Drafting Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage military architects drafting lamp Total height 31" H x 27" W, shade is 6.5" diameter and
Metal
Vintage Angle Poise Luxo Architects Task Lamp c 1960's
By Luxo
Located in New York, NY
angle poise task lamp. Originally designed in the 1930's by Jacob Jacobsen, and produced in Norway, this
Metal
Sold
H 22.45 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Mario Botta Pair of Vintage 'Shogun' Table Lamps for Artemide, 1986
By Artemide, Mario Botta
Located in Tilburg, NL
Exceptional pair of iconic vintage 'Shogun' Table Lamps by architect and designer Mario Botta (1943
Metal
Italian Murano Glass "Lesbo" Lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti
By Artemide, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Italian "Lesbo" lamp by architect Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide. The lamp is made of hand
Aluminum
Vintage Luxo Architect's Lamp
By Luxo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage cream colored Luxo fluorescent desk lamp that screams mid-Century Modern. In excellent
Metal
Sold
H 39.4 in Dm 8.3 in
IT Desk Light by Louis Poulsen Designteam, 1972, Large Chrome Architects Lamp
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
Large IT desk light by Louis Poulsen Design Team in 1972 - rare chrome architects table lamp in
Metal
Vintage Metal and Wood Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This unique vintage architects floor lamp has an adjustable wood neck.
Metal
'Long Arm' Lamp, Polished Iron and Aluminium, circa 1950
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Vintage lamp from an architect’s workshop. In stripped polished and varnished steel. Perfect
Aluminum, Iron
Industrial Table Lamp, Poland, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Industrial table lamp, Poland, 1960 Dimensions: height 43 cm / width 43 cm / depth. 18 cm.
Metal
Orange Table Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1970s
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage table lamp designed by Josef Hurka and produced by Napako in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s.It features an aluminium shade and chrome plated arm with iron base.The or...
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
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.
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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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