Art Deco Catalin Phenolic Bakelite Lamp, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Original Art Deco Catalin phenolic bakelite table lamp dating to the 1930s. As you can see in the images this is a superb looking lamp, and is in fantastic condition.
Chrome
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Stylish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Brass and Leather
Located in Søborg, DK
Rewired with a brown twisted cloth flex and grounded. Original Bakelite lamp holder with on off switch. Can be fitted with an EU UK or US plug.
Brass
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Stylish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Brass
Located in Søborg, DK
Rewired with a black twisted cloth flex and grounded. Original Bakelite lamp holder with on off switch. In house made lampshade not included but can be purchased separately.
Brass
$408Sale Price|37% Off
Stylish Art Deco Table Lamp in Cast Brass
Located in Søborg, DK
Rewired with a brown twisted cloth flex and grounded. Original Bakelite lamp holder with on off switch. In house made lampshade not included but can be purchased separately.
Brass
$405Sale Price|40% Off
Art Deco H. Hoffman Style Peach Art Glass Table Lamp by Sarsaparilla
By Heinrich Hoffmann
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The art glass sculpture features a nude female figure bathing in a tub, placed in a custom-made Phonic Resin (Bakelite) lamp base to showcase the beauty of the sculpture and offers a...
Glass
$455Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Brass Table Lamp by Fog & Mørup Lamp Makers from the 1940s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Søborg, DK
This Fog & Mørup table lamp has also been fitted with a new on/switch. It maintains its original Bakelite lamp holder.
Brass
Steneby Hemslöjdsförening Sweden, 1940s modernist table lamp Scandinavian design
Located in Forserum, SE
It comes complete with the original Bakelite lamp holder featuring an integrated switch, and includes a white textile lampshade.
Textile, Bakelite, Beech
Vintage Brown Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Light with Milk Glass, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial brown bakelite lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s.
Milk Glass, Bakelite
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Sculptural Teak Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
It still maintains it original Bakelite lamp holder with on/off switch. Original shade holder included.
Teak
Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet, a pair of table lamps 32060, Sweden, 1940s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Bertil Brisborg
Located in Forserum, SE
Crafted with a stained elmwood pillar rising from a circular brass base with an integrated light switch, and adorned with ornamented elements in polished brass and a black Bakelite l...
Brass
Bertil Brisborg, modernist table lamp 31570, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
By Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Forserum, SE
It is fitted with an integrated switch in the base and a Bakelite lamp holder at the top. A conical pleated lampshade is included.
Brass, Steel
Boréns 1940s table lamp model 8451, brass and walnut, Scandinavian modern Sweden
By Boréns Borås
Located in Forserum, SE
It comes complete with a Bakelite lamp holder and a light switch integrated into the base.
Brass
$195 / item
Black Bakelite Table Lamp, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial bakelite adjustable desk lamp made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s.
Iron
Harald Notini, Böhlmarks, table / wall lamp model 15566, brass, Sweden, 1950s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini
Located in Forserum, SE
The brass framework supports a concealed Bakelite lamp holder, discreetly housed behind a conical brass canopy that enhances the lamp’s clean architectural lines.
Brass
Vintage Bakelite Table Lamp, 1950s
By Eric Kirkham Cole
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of bakelite Fully functional Original condition.
Bakelite
$206Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Bakelite Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
In good original condition no brakes fully functional lamp for reading Small type.
Bakelite
$252Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Bakelite Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of bakelite and chrome. Good original condition US adapter included. 1x40W, e27 or e26 Bulb. US adapter included.
Chrome
1950s Bakelite Table Lamp , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Cleaned and rewired. - Minor signs of wear.
Bakelite
$243Sale Price|20% Off
Table Bakelite Mushroom Lamp, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original kondicion.
Bakelite
1950s Bakelite Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - Re-polished - Fully functional.
Steel
$490 / item
Bakelite Table Lamp from 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Still in good condition from the early 1950s, unfortunately has the shade a crack but it is not really visible. Fully working condition. Several pieces available only this one wit...
Steel
Vintage Bakelite Table Lamp, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of bakelite - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Bakelite
Vintage Bakelite Table Lamp, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of bakelite - re-polished - fully functional - good, original condition.
Bakelite
1940's Bakelite Early Adjustable Desk Lamp
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Bakelite Early Adjustable Desk Lamp. The lamp was produced in Eastern Europe in the forties, made almost totally in Bakelite.
Bakelite
$299Sale Price|20% Off
Electrosvit 1012 Adjustable Bakelite Table Lamp, 1960s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare adjustable table lamp model 1012 produced by Elektrosvit in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s featuring a black bakelite shade combined with elegant minimalist metal construction.
Metal
Vintage Brown Bakelite Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1950s
By Elektroinstala Děčín
Located in Kojetice, CZ
The diameter ot the shade is 16 cm. The weight of the lamp is 1,5 kg.
Iron
Vintage Brown Bakelite Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1950s
By Elektroinstala Děčín
Located in Kojetice, CZ
The diameter ot the shade is 16 cm. The weight of the lamp is 1,5 kg.
Iron
Mid Century Modern Bakelite Torchier Floor Lamp
Located in Nantucket, MA
A very cool and unusual, Mid Century modern black and white Bakelite torchier floor lamp with a three legged black iron base.
Ironstone, Bakelite
$271Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Adjustable Bakelite Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned - good original condition with minor signs of use - 1x , E26-E27 bulb - US wiring compatible
Metal
Vintage Brown Bakelite Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1950s
By Elektroinstala Děčín
Located in Kojetice, CZ
The diameter ot the shade is 16 cm. The weight of the lamp is 1,5 kg.
Iron
1950s Adjustable Bakelite Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - 1x E26-E27bulb - US wiring compatible
Metal
$365Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Bakelite Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s, Czechoslovakia - Good original condition.
Bakelite
Vintage Brown Bakelite Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s
By Elektroinstala Děčín
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Brown industrial adjustable gooseneck table lamp made by Elektrosvit in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s.
Iron
$180 / item
Eagle Electric Co. Bakelite Bullet Desk Lamp
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Vintage Eagle Electric bullet-shape bakelite reading lamp that clamps onto a headboard.
Bakelite
Adjustable Bakelite Table Lamp, Germany, Around 1940s
Located in Wien, Au
Adjustable bakelite table lamp, Germany, around 1940s. Blackened.
Nickel
$488Sale Price|48% Off
Stylish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Brass with a Vintage Gucci Shade
Located in Søborg, DK
Rewired with a black twisted cloth flex and grounded. Original Bakelite lamp holder with on off switch. Original adjustable lampshade holder.
Brass
$215Sale Price|20% Off
White Bakelite Table or Wall Lamp, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Small bakelite table or wall lamp with adjustable shade.
Bakelite
Brass, Opaline & Bakelite Table Lamp, Germany 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This vintage mid-century table lamp was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1950s.
Brass
Art Deco Bakelite and Chromed Metal Table Lamp
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco table lamp with brown bakelite stem and circular stepped bakelite base.
Chrome
Green Industrial Bakelite Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1960s
By Elektroinstala
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Green hammer paint industrial table lamp made by Elektroinstala Decín in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s.
Iron
$187Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Adjustable Bakelite Table Lamp, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of bakelite, metal 1x40W,E27 or E26 socket Re-polished Original condition.
Metal
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Bakelite, Fabric, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, bakelite and yellow fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Brass
Vilhelm Lauritzen, Table Lamps, Chrome, Bakelite, Denmark, 1940s
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Lyfa
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of chrome-plated metal and black bakelite table lamps designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen and produced by Lyfa, Denmark, c. 1940s.
Chrome
Adjustable Black Bakelite Industrial Table Lamp / Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Jan Suchan
Located in Praha, CZ
- Adjustable Black Bakelite Industrial Table Lamp / Czechoslovakia, 1970s, - made of Metal and Bakelitte, - in highest dimension 90cm, - shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.)...
Chrome
$318Sale Price|20% Off
Adjustable Black Bakelite Industrial Table Lamp / Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Jan Suchan
Located in Praha, CZ
- Adjustable Black Bakelite Industrial Table Lamp / Czechoslovakia, 1970s, - made of Metal and Bakelitte, - in highest dimension 90cm, - shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.)...
Chrome
$393Sale Price / item|20% Off
Large Table Lamp In Bakelite, Elektrosvit Czechoslovakia 1950s
By Elektrosvit
Located in Zohor, SK
The lamp is made in black/dark brown bakelite shield and base.
Stainless Steel
An Art Deco Dome Lamp Bakelite and Chromed Metal
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Dome Lamp. Sections of fluted green bakelite with chromed metal banding and domed shade.
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
Mjölby Intarsia Attribution, Table Lamp, Wood, Bakelite, Sweden, 1940s
By Mjölby Intarsia
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, black bakelite and white fabric table lamp with decorative inlays attributed to Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Bakelite, Wood
$421Sale Price|20% Off
Brutalist Italian Handcrafted Lamp in Metal and Bakelite 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
European plug (work outside EU with a simple adapter). item. desk lamp period. 1970s country. Italy material. metal, bakelite color. grey, black dimensions (cm). 30 x 23 x 43 (H) co...
Metal
Bakelite Table Lamps from ESC, Bauhaus, 1940s, Set of Two
By ESC Company
Located in Żory, PL
A set of two bakelite table lamps in the Bauhaus style, produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1940s.
Bakelite
$2,692 / set
Pair of Lamps in Bakelite and Gilt Brass, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of square shape lamps in bakelite, walnut burl imitation, and gilt brass.
Brass
Bakelite Table Lamp Vienna with Fabric Shade Around, 1960s
Located in Wien, Au
Bakelite table lamp Vienna with Fabric Shade Around 1960s.
Fabric, Bakelite
$595Sale Price|30% Off
Maison Jansen Style Gilded Brass Bakelite Corinthian Column Lamp 14"
By Maison Jansen
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Maison Jensen style table lamp featuring swirling oxblood red / amber Bakelite and gilded brass neoclassical / Grecian column shaped table lamp.
Bakelite
1950s Black Bakelite Table Lamp by Elektrosvit, Czechoslovakia
By Elektrosvit
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - Re-polished - Fully functional.
Bakelite
Pair of Lamps in Bakelite and Chromed Metal, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of square shape lamps in Bakelite with a mineral motif in black, brown, yellow and beige tones surrounded by chromed metal.
Metal
Art Deco Bakelite and Chrome Table Lamp, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superbly styled and totally original 1930s desk lamp. The black bakelite tiered base supports a chrome hoop which is in excellent condition and free fr...
Chrome
Arguably the world’s most ubiquitous man-made material, plastic has impacted nearly every industry. In contemporary spaces, new and vintage plastic furniture is quite popular and its use pairs well with a range of design styles.
From the Italian lighting artisans at Fontana Arte to venturesome Scandinavian modernists such as Verner Panton, who created groundbreaking interiors as much as he did seating — see his revolutionary Panton chair — to contemporary multidisciplinary artists like Faye Toogood, furniture designers have been pushing the boundaries of plastic forever.
When The Graduate's Mr. McGuire proclaimed, “There’s a great future in plastics,” it was more than a laugh line. The iconic quote is an allusion both to society’s reliance on and its love affair with plastic. Before the material became an integral part of our lives — used in everything from clothing to storage to beauty and beyond — people relied on earthly elements for manufacturing, a process as time-consuming as it was costly.
Soon after American inventor John Wesley Hyatt created celluloid, which could mimic luxury products like tortoiseshell and ivory, production hit fever pitch, and the floodgates opened for others to explore plastic’s full potential. The material altered the history of design — mid-century modern legends Charles and Ray Eames, Joe Colombo and Eero Saarinen regularly experimented with plastics in the development of tables and chairs, and today plastic furnishings and decorative objects are seen as often indoors as they are outside.
Find vintage plastic lounge chairs, outdoor furniture, lighting and more on 1stDibs.
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.