French 1960’s articulating desk lamp
Located in London, GB
A French 1960’s white and black small articulating desk lamp. There are some minor rust marks to
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Articulating Desk Lamp
Metal
French 1960’s articulating desk lamp
Located in London, GB
A French 1960’s white and black small articulating desk lamp. There are some minor rust marks to
Metal
$450Sale Price|40% Off
Bausch & Lomb Industrial Articulating Desk Lamp, Mid-Century Modern
By Bausch & Lomb
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Bausch & Lomb industrial articulating desk lamp, Mid-Century Modern.
Metal
Articulating Desk Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A articulating desk lamp having a brass stem and a cream enameled base and hood.
Metal
Articulating Desk Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An articulating desk lamp having a brass stem with patina and off-white enameled hood and base.
Brass, Steel
Fagerhults, Articulating Desk Lamp, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Fagerhults, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Articulating Desk Lamp, Brass, Sweden, 1960s A brass table
Brass
Bausch & Lomb Industrial Articulating Desk Lamp, Sconce Mid-Century Modern
By Bausch & Lomb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Bausch & Lomb Industrial articulating desk lamp, sconce... Mid-Century Modern...Art Deco, great
Metal, Aluminum
Articulating Desk Lamp for Roxter
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A petite desk lamp with articulating arm and painted shade and base in grey.
Metal
Koch & Lowy Chromed Articulating Desk Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a wonderful and original signed Koch & Lowy pivoting chromed desk lamp with tent shade
Chrome
Articulating Desk Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An articulating Italian desk lamp with gooseneck arms and a counterweight/wire telescoping system
Metal
Articulating Desk Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arteluce
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern desk lamp designed by Angelo Lelli with gooseneck arms and a counter-weight
Marble, Chrome, Steel
Pair of Vintage brass articulating desk lamps - Stéphane Davidts, Belgium
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Desk lamp - Design - Vintage Measures : Base : 12x19,5 - H Max : 62cm Desk lamp with articulated
Brass
Mid Century Modern Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Articulating Desk Lamp
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
A masterful blend of utility and sculpture, this desk lamp was designed by the influential American
Metal
Mid Century Articulating Desk Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Iconic desk lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, all original, no missing parts or
Metal, Brass, Enamel
French Art Deco / Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Articulating Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite, timeless French Art Deco / early midcentury desk or table lamp with modernist
Brass
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Perhsson Leather Chrome Articulate Desk Lamp Olympics Chalet Rustic
By Ateljé Lyktan, Jacques Adnet
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Fully Functional, Complete. Two Standard Sockets, Three Light Settings. The Simris table lamp is
Aluminum, Chrome
Articulating Desk Lamp by Atelier Gras for R.A.V.E.L. Clamart
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A patinated steel wall mounted lamp with a hinged and rotating arm.
Metal
Desk Lamp by Gilbert Watrous for Heifetz Lighting Co.
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An articulating desk lamp with a cone shaped shade on a metal base and a magnetic ball connection
Metal
Desk Lamp by Gilbert Watrous for Heifetz Lighting Co.
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An articulating desk lamp with a cone shaped shade on a circular wooden base and a magnetic ball
Wood
Magnet Ball Lamp Tall by Gilbert Watrous for Heifetz Lighting Co.
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An articulating desk lamp with a magnetic ball connection to allow movement on a square wood base.
Wood
Magnet Ball Lamp by Gilbert Watrous for Heifetz Lighting Co., 1950's
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An articulating desk lamp with a magnetic ball connection to allow movement on a circular wood base.
Wood
Belmag Articulating Brass Goose Neck Desk Lamp Christian Dell Model K
By Christian Dell
Located in New York, NY
Swiss Belmag Articulating Goose Neck Desk Lamp designed by Christian Dell. Christian Dell for
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Minty! White Sonneman Desk Table Lamp Articulating Gooseneck 1970 Rare Lighting
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Peoria, AZ
Minty! Stunning White & Black Sonneman Articulating Desk/Table Lamp Circa 1970 This is a
Metal
Oscar Torlasco for Stilux Desk Lamp
By Stilux, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Hanover, MA
1950's Italian articulating desk lamp designed by Oscar Torlasco for Stilux Milano. Round white
Marble, Aluminum, Brass, Enamel
Chic Handsome Robert Mathieu Lunel Brass and Black Table Lamp, France, 1950's
By Maison Lunel, Robert Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Black and brass Robert Mathieu Lunel articulating desk lamp with beautiful patina and horseshoe
Brass
Koch & Lowy Brass Swing Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, USA, 1970s
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Mid-Century Brass Swing Table or Desk Lamp by Koch & Lowy. Brass finish Articulating Desk Lamp by
Brass
Lumen Milano Desk Lamp Mod C429 by Oscar Torlasco
By Lumen, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Hanover, MA
An articulating desk lamp model C429 by Lumen Milano in brass, enameled aluminum and marble, late
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
$3,200Sale Price|27% Off
Sonneman Chrome Articulating Arm Eyeball Table Lamp! Swing Counterweight 1960s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Peoria, AZ
Robert Sonneman articulating desk lamp with a very Italian, mid century style and panache! This lamp has
Metal, Chrome
Casella Articulating Desk Piano Lamp
By Casella Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Casella Articulating Brass Desk Piano Lamp. Wonderfully articulating all brass, shades rotate 360
Brass
Table Desk or Bedside Lamps, Articulate Italy Mid-Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Articulate vintage desk lamps in great condition, Italy around 1970 Very cool petite articulate
Steel, Chrome
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Louis Baldinger Brass Articulating British Drafting Table Desk Lamp! Rare!
By Louis Baldinger & Sons
Located in Peoria, AZ
LOUIS BALDINGER BRASS ARTICULATING DRAFTING LAMP EXQUISITE! CLEAN ALL ORIGINAL! Dimensions: 20
Metal
Dazor 2324 Industrial Desk Drafting Architect Work Articulating Lamp, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A spectacular vintage original circa Dazor 2324 Industrial desk drafting work lamp flourescent
Metal, Metallic Thread
Italian Midcentury Brass Articulating and Counter-Balance Desk Lamp, Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Dramatic Italian Mid-Century Modern style desk or table lamp in the style of Angelo
Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Metal
Mid Century Modern “Omi” Articulating Brass Desk Lamp by Koch Lowy
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
silhouette of this Mid-Century Modern “OMI” desk lamp by Koch & Lowy captures the refined minimalism that
Brass
Rare Articulating UFO Table / Desk Lamp, Robert Sonneman, Kovacs, USA, c. 1990s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a true American Modern masterpiece: a rare Post Modern "Flying V" desk lamp lamp
Steel
Mid Century Modern Articulating Lightolier Lamp Gerald Thurston Case Study Home
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
ICONIC! Simply BEAUTIFUL LIGHTOLIER ARTICULATING SHADE DESK/TABLE LAMP By GERALD THURSTON Rare
Metal
$669Sale Price|20% Off
Desk lamp 1960s by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in bari, IT
Articulating and swiveling desk lamp made of red lacquered metal 1960s production, attribuited to
Metal
Robert Sonnemen Chrome, Lucite Uplights/ Desk Lamps
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Modernist articulating chrome uplights /desk lamps housed in a Lucite frame. Great as
Chrome
1950s Petite Wedge-Form Desk Lamp
By Jacques Biny
Located in Hanover, MA
Articulating petite desk lamp in form of a wedge shaped door stopper. Enameled brass shade on brass
Brass
$955Sale Price|20% Off
Jumo model 900 desk lamp, articulated arm + adjustable reflector
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Pretty large desk lamp with articulating arm that allows you to adjust the direction of the light
Metal
Art Deco Machine Age Spun Aluminum Dual Bullet Desk Lamp 1940s
By Kurt Versen
Located in San Diego, CA
Machine age adjustable spun aluminum desk lamp. Fully articulating two bullet shades
Metal
$1,999Sale Price|58% Off
Rare Mid Century Modern FIBERGLASS REFLECTOR DESK LAMP! BILL LAM STUDIO 1950s
By Bill Lam
Located in Peoria, AZ
A PURIST'S DREAM. MID CENTURY MODERN MOLDED FIBERGLASS ARTICULATING SHADE REFLECTOR DESK LAMP
Metal
Chrome and White Metal Minimalist Desk Lamp by Designer Robert Sonneman, 1970s
By Robert Sonneman
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern / Minimalist articulating chrome & white metal desk lamp designed by
Chrome, Metal
Knoll Clay Michie Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Atomic MCM Light
By Clay Michie
Located in Peoria, AZ
CLAY MICHIE FOR KNOLL ARTICULATING SAUCER DESK LAMP NO. 8 RARE W/ BULB DIFFUSER DIMENSIONS
Metal, Chrome
Knoll Clay Michie Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Atomic MCM Decor
By Clay Michie
Located in Peoria, AZ
CLAY MICHIE FOR KNOLL ARTICULATING SAUCER DESK LAMP NO. 8 RARE W/ BULB DIFFUSER DIMENSIONS
Metal, Chrome
Heifetz John Van Zwienen T-7-M MOMA Lamp Swing Arm 1951
By Heifetz
Located in Peoria, AZ
HEIFETZ MANUFACTURING, CO. 1951 MOMA LIGHTING COMPETITION ARTICULATING DESK/TABLE LAMP DESIGNER
Brass, Metal
Unavailable|$350
Laurel-Style Articulating Desk Lamp, 1950s
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
You'll find both form and function in this articulating desk lamp, in the style of Laurel, from the
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Unavailable|$1,800
Wonderful Double Light Articulating Desk Lamp with Beautiful Shades
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A wonderful double light articulating desk lamp with beautiful resin shades, circa 1970. Good
Brass
Superb Italian Brass Articulating Desk Lamp in the Manner of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A superb 1970s Italian brass articulating desk lamp in the manner of Springer.
Brass
Unavailable|$2,750
Amazing Articulating Desk Lamp in the Manner of Paavo Tynell, circa 1960
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Mount Penn, PA
An amazing articulating desk lamp with perforated shade in the style of Finnish designer Paavo
Unavailable|$2,200
Stuart Barnes for Robert Long Desk Lamp
By Stuart Barnes, Robert Long
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stuart Barnes for Robert Long articulating desk lamp from 1976.
Bronze
Unavailable|$4,800
Italian Articulating Steel, Brass & Marble Desk Lamp by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional 1950s Italian articulating desk lamp by Raymor. An alluring, elegant design with
Marble, Brass, Steel
Unavailable|$750
Black Desk Lamp 1940s Articulate
Located in Berkeley, CA
Metal black desk lamp, Bahaus style
Metal
Unavailable|$446
Swedish 1950s Articulating Clamp-On Desk Lamp by ASEA
By ASEA
Located in Antwerp, BE
Simple yet elegant clamp on task lamp in greyish white. All details are designed to work perfectly
Metal
Vintage Articulating Aluminum Machine Age Cruise Ship Desk or Night Light
Located in Dallas, TX
. Possible S.S. US model. Shade and arm articulate for use as vanity light, etc. Original working condition
Unavailable|$475
Robert Sonneman Desk Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New London, CT
Articulating arm desk lamp on a wooden square base, adjusts by height and swivels for Directional
Chrome
Unavailable|$1,200
Sonneman for Kovacs Desk Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Southampton, NY
An early articulating chrome and enameled metal desk lamp by Robert Sonneman for Kovacs.
Metal
Unavailable|$900
M G Wheeler "Sight Light" Desk Lamp, circa 1950s
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Austin, TX
Fully restored, Articulating Vintage Desk Lamp by M G Wheeler, commonly called a "Sight Light
Steel
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.
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