Blue Lucite Chrome Desk Lamp, Italy, 1980
Located in Vienna, AT
Delicate perspex table lamp, Italy, circa 1980 featuring a bended blue Lucite slab with chromed
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Blue Desk Lamp
Metal, Chrome
Blue Lucite Chrome Desk Lamp, Italy, 1980
Located in Vienna, AT
Delicate perspex table lamp, Italy, circa 1980 featuring a bended blue Lucite slab with chromed
Metal, Chrome
Angelo Lelli Blue Table Desk Lamp, Italy, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Munich, DE
Midcentury Angelo Lelli table desk lamp in blue metal and chrome base, Italy, 1950s.
Metal, Chrome
Fiberglass Desk Lamp from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Classic form mid-century table or desk lamp consisting of a green fiberglass spherical shade
Fiberglass
Vintage Italian design Murano Blue Glass and brass shade table or desk lamp
By Vistosi
Located in London, GB
An elegant vintage Murano blue glass table lamp by Vistosi, Italy, circa 1960s, exquisitely
Brass
Wonderful Visual Comfort Soft Brass Blue Champalimaud Flore Desk Lamp Signature
By Visual Comfort, Alexandra Champalimaud
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Visual Comfort Brass & Riviera Blue "Champalimaud Flore" Desk Lamp From The Signature
Brass, Enamel
Fiberglass Desk Lamp from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Classic form midcentury table or desk lamp consisting of a green fiberglass spherical shade
Metal
Blue Glass Desk Lamps by Michael Bang for Royal Copenhagen, 1980s, Denmark
By Royal Copenhagen, Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Ocean Blue Glass Desk Lamps designed by Michael Bang for Danish Holmegaard Glasværk in the
Glass, Blown Glass
Blue Glass Desk Lamp by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, 1970s, Denmark
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Værløse, DK
Blue Glass Desk Lamp designed by Michael Bang for Danish Holmegaard Glasværk in 1975. * Blue glass
Glass, Blown Glass
Chrome Desk Lamp with Lacquered Blue Sputnik Design, French, 1970s, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
Chrome desk lamp with lacquered blue Sputnik design, French, 1970s. Beautiful desk lamp in lovely
Chrome
1980's Turquoise Tubular Desk Lamp
Located in Hastings, GB
1980's metal tubular desk lamp possibly swedish in origin Fantastic turquoise colour. The metal
Metal
1950s Louis Kalff Style Industrial Desk Lamp, Matte Blue Aluminum, Steel Stem
By Louis Kalff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial table lamp in the style of Louis Kalff demonstrates the functional modernist approach
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
$313Sale Price|70% Off
Vintage Classic Industrial Metal Polish Desk Lamp with Enamel Blue Shade, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic desk lamp was produced in Poland during the 1950s. The lamp has a solid base made of
Metal, Chrome
Stilnovo Joe Colombo Desk or Task Lamp
By Joe Colombo
Located in Montréal, QC
Iconic Joe Colombo for Stilnovo desk/task lamp. Includes both clamp and table base. 60 watts E-26
Aluminum, Enamel, Steel
$712Sale Price|20% Off
1960's Belmag Desk Lamp - Alfred Müller, Switzerland
By Alfred Müller, AMBA
Located in Bern, CH
Vintage Swiss 1960’s Belmag Desk / Table Lamp designed by Alfred Müller. With swiveling shade on a
Metal, Aluminum
Desk Lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito, 1950
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful early desk lamp model 5305 by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland, in brass with a large
Metal, Brass
$1,024Sale Price|45% Off
Aluminium 'COLOMBA' Desk Lamp by Walter & Moretti, France 1972
By Walter & Moretti
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Design Aluminium 'COLOMBA' table or desk lamp with wireless switch by Walter et
Aluminum
Vintage Fratelli Toso Millefiori Desk Lamp, Murano, circa 1950
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Fratelli Toso Millefiori Desk Lamp, Murano circa 1950 A rare millefiori murrine glass desk
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Philips Bakelite Desk Lamp, design attributed to Charlotte Perriand, 1950s
By Philips, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Eye-catching 1950s vintage desk light in a light turquoise colour, the design attributed to
Metal
Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan — "Tube" Desk Lamp in Dark Green, Sweden, 1973
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in PUTTEN, NL
Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan — "Tube" Desk Lamp in Dark Green, Sweden, 1973 By the early 1970s
Metal
Stilnovo Milano, Large Articulated Desk Lamp from 60s, Signed
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with trace of age and use for this blue metal articulated desk lamp produced
Metal
White Flamingo Minimalist Desk Lamp by Jørgen Møller for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Interesting tubular desk or architects table lamp from Royal Copenhagen. It was designed during the
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Chic Mexican Mid-Century Terracotta Desk or Table Lamp with Custom Linen Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mexican mid-century terracotta desk or table lamp with custom linen shade and diffuser. Gorgeous
Brass
Model 'Round' Desk Lamp by Michel de Lucchi for Bieffeplast, Italy, 1983
By Bieffeplast, Michele de Lucchi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage table lamp by Beiffeplast, Italy. Bold 1980s design with blue and green enameled metal and
Metal
British Art Deco Chrome and Blue Glass Table or Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brittish, Art deco, blue glass, chrome desk light / table lamp 2,5 meter black cotton wire, plug
Chrome
$7,488Sale Price|25% Off
Fontana Arte 1960 Italy Milan Very Rare Table Desk Lamp In Glass And Hardware
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric table lamp designed by Fontana Arte. An extraordinary piece of Italian decorative arts
Steel
A Glass Desk Lamp by Lisbeth Brams for Fog & Morup, 1960s, Denmark
By Lisbeth Brams, Fog & Mørup
Located in Værløse, DK
A dark blue glass desk lamp designed by Lisbeth Brams in 1966 for Fog & Mørup. The eye-catching
Glass, Blown Glass
Beautiful Rare Cased Glass Table Desk Lamp Designed by Bo Borgstrom for Aseda
By Bo Borgstrom, Aseda
Located in San Diego, CA
Navy blue rare desk table lamp designed by Bo Borgstrom for Aseda, retains label , clear cased
Glass
Grey Blue 2-Arm Metal Vintage Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light by Rademacher
By Ernst Rademacher
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Grey blue industrial 2-arm work light by Rademacher Adjustable in height and angle Including plug
Metal, Enamel
Grey Blue 2-Arm Metal Vintage Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light by Rademacher
By Ernst Rademacher
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Grey blue industrial 2-arm work light by Rademacher adjustable in height and angle including plug
Metal, Enamel
Stilnovo Table Lamp, circa 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Bright blue Stilnovo desk lamp in very good original condition. One original E14 socket wirth new
Aluminum, Brass
Danish Modern Glass Table Lamp by Lisbeth Brams for Fog & Morup, 1960s, Denmark
By Fog & Mørup, Lisbeth Brams
Located in Værløse, DK
Exquisite Light Blue Glass Desk Lamp designed by Lisbeth Brams and made by Fog & Mørup in the 1960s
Glass, Blown Glass
Unavailable|$225
Vintage Blue Sunnex Gooseneck Desk Lamp
By Sunnex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage Sunnex gooseneck desk lamp in a dark electric blue that is perfect for a Minimalist or
Metal
Unavailable|$1,946
Lumen Milano Desk Lamp
By Lumen
Located in Brugge, BE
Desk lamp by Lumen Milano, a rare example of 1950s Italian finesse. This lamp is almost completely
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
Unavailable|$884
Postmodern Desk lamp 1980 by Aznar
Located in Paris, FR
Postmodern desk lamp 1980 in memphos style by French designer JD Aznar (labelled JD Aznar) in grey
Metal
Unavailable|$342
Mid-Century Modern Table / Desk Lamp with Gooseneck, 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Mid-Century Modern lamp with flexible stand, 1970s.
Metal
Unavailable|$1,100
Danish Modern FlowerPot VP4 Desk Lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Hudson, NY
This original/vintage FlowerPot lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen has a sliding neck of
Metal, Enamel
Unavailable|$1,061
Industrial Lamp by Louis Ferdinand Solere, circa 1955
By Ferdinand Solere
Located in Lesquin , FR
Vintage Industrial lamp signed by Louis Ferdinand Solere with a blue diffusor. This desk lamp is in
Metal
Unavailable|$230
Vintage Industrial Gooseneck Table Lamp, Made in Japan, 1970s
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
Beautiful blue adjustable desk lamp marked Japan. This lamp is suitable to use on a workbench or
Metal
Sold|$1,840
Stilnovo Blue Desk Lamp, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in London, GB
yellow Stilnovo mark. This matt blue, double brass stemmed desk lamp with glass diffuser and three small
Metal
Steel Blue Desk Lamp Greta Grossmann, 1950s
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Oirlo, LI
. This desk lamp has a light steel blue color and a spiral neck so that the lamp can easily bend exactly
Metal
1970s 'Panda' Blue Desk Lamp by Ambrogio Pozzi for Harveiluce Italy
By Harveiluce, Ambrogio Pozzi
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
another on the cable. The lamp’s delicate blue color adds a touch of refinement, creating a discreet yet
Plastic
Mid-Century Norwegian Modern Navy Blue Desk Lamp Heron by Isao Hosoe for Luxo
By Isao Hosoe, Luxo
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
The Heron adjustable desk lamp was designed by Isao Hosoe for the Norwegian manufacturer Luxo in
Plastic
Sold|$995
Blue Stilnovo Desk Lamp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Articulating desk light with original royal blue metal shade that pivots. Light clamps on to the
Brass
Small cocotte desk lamp with blue plastic shade
By Jacques Biny
Located in London, GB
A small patinated brass cocotte desk lamp with blue plastic shade. Some discolouration and minor
Brass
Blue Metal Vintage Industrial Table Desk Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Desk light blue. Metal desk light. 2 meter black cotton wire. Weight: 2.2 kg / 4.9 lb Priced
Metal
Blue Enamel Vintage European Desk Table Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Blue enamel desk light. Weight: 1.6 kg / 3.5 lb All lamps have been made suitable by
Enamel, Iron
1950s Gerald Benney Nocturne Desk Lamp Light Blue
By Gerald Benney
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Gerald Benney nocturne desk lamp light blue. Gerald Benney designed Nocturne desk lamp
Metal
Pair Blue Metal 1950s Goose Neck Adjustable Spot Desk Lamps
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful pair of original 1950s metal desk lamps. Enamelled metal shades and bases, with brass
Metal
Sold|$707
Midcentury Desk Lamp, 1950s
Located in Perpignan, FR
Large desk lamp, 1950s. Green lacquered metal lamp. Original light reflector. In a perfect state.
Metal
Vintage Red, White and Blue Toucan Folding Desk Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An excellent vintage red, white and blue folding desk lamp in the form of toucan. Endlessly
Plastic
Stilplast Memphis Desk Lamp 1980s Red, Green, Yellow, Blue
Located in Hastings, GB
Rare Memphis style halogen desk lamp By Italian brand Stilplast, 1980s An explosion of primary
Metal
Sold|$250
Vintage Ceramic Desk Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This beautiful vintage desk lamp features a unique shape, and ceramic design base works great and
Ceramic
Desk Lamp in Brass and Dark Blue Metal, Italian, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and linear desk lamp in brass with particular double dome in dark blue metal.
Metal, Brass
Harveiluce 'Panda' Desk Lamp in Blue by Ambrogio Pozzi, 1970s
By Ambrogio Pozzi, Harveiluce
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Charming and rare desk lamp designed by Ambrogio Pozzi for Harveiluce in the 1970s. This cleverly
Plastic
Sold|$895
1950's Italian Desk Lamp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italian desk lamps in playful green color with moveable sliding columns.
Plexiglass
Mid Century Bauhaus Style Metal Desk Lamp with Blue Shade, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Beautifully shaped mid century desk lamp with chrome frame and blue shade. The lampshade can easily
Metal
Sold|$375
Dutch 1960's Desk Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis Kalff Style Enameled Blue and Industrial Grey Metal Desk Lamp
Metal, 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.
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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