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 lamp.
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 positions. It features an aluminium shade and an iron arm and base.The bakelite socket r...
Aluminum, Chrome, Iron
Vintage Brown Architect Table Lamp from Napako, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage brown adjustable table lamp made by Napako ( model LH 4937 ) in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features a metal shade with original switch, an iron arm and clamp ...
Metal, Aluminum
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
$947Sale Price|20% Off
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 bibliophile base, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1960.
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, DDR during the 1960s. Original condition, unrestored, and with ware and patina.
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-Kemisk Institut in Copenhagen.
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 Jac Jacobsen, Luxo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s By Luxo Industrial Metal Architect Task clamp lamp for desk Design attributed to Jacob Jacobsen (Finland) Fully adjustable articulating. Very unusual task lamp. Tested and ...
Metal
1970s Jac Jacobsen "L-1" Architect's Task Lamp for Luxo, Norway
By Jac Jacobsen, Luxo
Located in TORQUAY, AU
This lamp is presented in very good vintage condition, with authentic character and minor wear consistent with its age.
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 produced by Bilumen, Italy.
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 Artemide, Mario Botta
Located in Tilburg, NL
Exceptional pair of iconic vintage 'Shogun' Table Lamps by architect and designer Mario Botta (1943) for Artemide 1986.
Metal
$1,940
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
Simple pendant light from the danish manufacturer nordisk solar according to a design of c.f. Møller architects from the early 1980s. A minimalist design. The screen shows a simple ...
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.
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 on the Ideas of Poul Henningsen. These fully adjustable white anglepoise desk or fl...
Steel, Iron
Giuseppe Raimondi Snail Table Vintage Lamp Rare
By Giuseppe Raimondi, Studio Luce
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Rare vintage table lamp by Italian architect Giuseppe Raimondi, Italy, circa 1970 "The Snail" table lamp is made of white lacquered metal, and was designed for Studio Luce, circa 19...
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 is to make lampshades) Year 1970.
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 aluminium shade and an iron arm and clamp base.The socket requires standard E 27/ E...
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 positions. It features an aluminium shade and an iron arm with clamp base. The socket req...
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 positions. It features an aluminium shade and an iron arm with clamp base. The socket requi...
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 positions. It features an aluminium shade and an iron arm with clamp base. The new porcel...
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.
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 features an aluminium shade with original switch, an iron arm and clamp base.The socket r...
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 Fysisk-Kemisk Institut in Copenhagen.
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 Wechselstrom in the 1960s.
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 George Carwardine, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional, original, clean and working vintage architects, angle poise desk lamp, in chic white finish with steel and chrome springs and adjustment knobs.
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 classic black color - looks great on a desk.
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 lamp. Since its creation, it has been distinguished by many prestigious international...
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 1960s.
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 Classic black color, looks great on a desk.
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.
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.
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 3" deep Adjustable table height is 29" H and lower.
Metal
Vintage Angle Poise Luxo Architects Task Lamp c 1960's
By Luxo
Located in New York, NY
Many pieces are called a classic, but none deserve the title more than this iconic articulating angle poise task lamp. Originally designed in the 1930's by Jacob Jacobsen, and produc...
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) for Artemide 1986.
Metal
Italian Murano Glass "Lesbo" Lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Artemide
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Italian "Lesbo" lamp by architect Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide.
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 vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use. Measures: 19” x 16” x 34...
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 very good vintage condition.
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.
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
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Vintage Red Table Lamp, Lidokov, 1960s
By Lidokov
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of lacquered metal - re-polished - fully functional - good, original condition.
Metal
$357Sale Price|50% Off
H 12.6 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Ceramic table lamp by Eigil Hinrichsen, Denmark 1960s
Located in Debrecen, HU
Original ceramic table lamp designed by Eigil Hinrichsen, dating back to the 1960s from Denmark. This unique piece beautifully combines Scandinavian modernism with Japanese-inspired ...
Ceramic
$188Sale Price|50% Off
H 14.57 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Midcentury Lidokov L193 Table Lamp By Josef Hurka In Red Metal, Czechoslovakia
By Lidokov, Josef Hurka
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful iconic table lamp by one of great Czech designers Josef Hurka. The lamp was produced by Lidokov company as a Lidokov L193 model, original label still attached. Produced in ...
Metal, Chrome
$167Sale Price|50% Off
H 16.15 in W 9.85 in D 6.3 in
Mid-Century Modern Metal Table Lamp by Elektrofém, Beige Finish
Located in Zohor, SK
This is a beautiful table lamp with the typical design for midcentury era. Produced in Hungary by Elektrofém company in 1970s, original label still attached. The light is fully made ...
Metal, Steel
$169Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.6 in W 13.39 in D 9.06 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Red Metal, Europe, 1980s Design
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Vintage table lamp Colour: Red Material: Metal Period: 1980s Style: Midcentury.
Metal, Aluminum
Beige Table Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1970s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This table lamp, Napako model 1636, was designed by Josef Hurka and produced in former Czechoslovakia by Napako during the 1970s. Fully functional. Good vintage condition. The socket...
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Pendant Scandinavian Design 60s Wood, H. A. Jakobsson Style
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautifully designed pendant lamp from wood veneer, Scandinavian, possibly Sweden. 1960s Original. The design style is very much the one of Hans-Agne Jakobsson, however, the maker re...
Pine
Orange Table Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1970s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
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.
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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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