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Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Cast Iron Base, 1920s
Located in Faversham, GB
Original gooseneck industrial desk lamp. Cast iron base with flexible gooseneck stem and spun steel
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20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Iron

Green Metal Cast Iron Banker's Table Desk Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green metal desk light / banker’s lamp 2,5 meter black cotton flex, plug and switch Also
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Iron

Metal American Industrial Cast Iron Table Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
American goose neck desk light. Flexible arm with metal shade. Cast iron base. Black cotton wire
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Metal, Iron

Architectural Desk Lamp in Casted Iron, Steel and Ribbed Aluminum, France, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A unique desk lamp because of its industrial character, its large size and the interesting
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Midcentury Figural Cast Iron Canon and Leather Book Table or Desk Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Canada in approximately 1965 in the period midcentury style. The lamp features a figural cast iron canon
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Desk Lamp Manner of Modeline
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Fulton, CA
Uncommon Mid-Century Modern sculptural desk lamp in the manner of Modeline Lamp Company
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass

Red Mushroom Desk Lamp
By Philips
Located in Antwerp, BE
VEB Leuchtenbau red mushroom desk lamp. Materials: Red painted iron base and aluminium lampshade
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Metal

Vintage Red Mushroom Desk Lamp
Red Mushroom Desk Lamp
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H 18.51 in Dm 13.78 in
C1930 Brass Gooseneck Desk Task Lamp
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Early Gooseneck Desk Task Lamp, completely adjustable with new wiring. Brass copper with a weighed
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1930s American Industrial Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Vintage C1930 Brass Gooseneck Desk Task Lamp
C1930 Brass Gooseneck Desk Task Lamp
H 26 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
French Gray Metal Vintage Industrial Table Desk Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Grey metal desk light 2.5 meter black cotton flex, plug and switch in shade Also available with US
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Iron

1950s Fiberglass Desk Lamp
Located in Sagaponack, NY
set in a heavy cast iron loader (weight) which is fitted with a yellow fiberglass cover. Lamping is
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Metal

1950s Fiberglass Desk Lamp
1950s Fiberglass Desk Lamp
H 18.25 in W 14.5 in D 19 in
1940s Herbert Terry Anglepoise Draughtsman's Task Desk Lamp No 1209 Industrial
By Herbert Terry, George Carwardine
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
The ultimate in desk lamps – a very genuine Post War four-spring model 1209 Anglepoise
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1940s British Industrial Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

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Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Industrial Grey Enamel Gooseneck Desk Lamp from Siemens, 1950s
By Siemens
Located in Kojetice, CZ
enamel shade with white enamel interior, a cast iron clamp base and iron gooseneck. The original socket
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Design Desk Lamp by Egon Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s
By Egon Hillebrand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Industrial design desk lamp by Egon Hillebrand for Hillebrand Lighting. The table lamp has a
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Late 20th Century German Industrial Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Iron

Green Enamel 3-Arm Iron Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light by Mek Elek
By Mek Elek
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1930s Green enamel, cast iron industrial 3 arm machinist work light by MEK ELEK, UK Adjustable in
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Iron

Green Enamel 2-Arm Iron Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light by Mek Elek
By Mek Elek
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1930s Green enamel, cast iron industrial 2 arm machinist work light by MEK ELEK, UK adjustable in
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Iron

Green Enamel 2-Arm Iron Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light by Mek Elek
By Mek Elek
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1930s Green enamel, cast iron industrial 2 arm machinist work light by MEK ELEK, UK adjustable in
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Iron

Kaiser Idell Model 6556 Desk Lamp, 1930's
By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell
Located in Lisboa, PT
The 6556 model desk lamp was designed by Christian Dell and manufactured by Kaiser Idell, in
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1930s German Industrial Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Metal, Iron

Stephan Copeland Set of Two Desk, Table "Tango" Lamps for Arteluce
By Copeland, Arteluce
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two desk lamps model "Tango" designed by Stephan Copeland for Arteluce, Italy. Flexible
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Iron

Desk Lamp For Jumo, 1940's
By Andre Mounique
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fantastic brass and black metal desk lamp n°71 by André Mounique produced by Jumo in France ca
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Desk Lamp For Jumo, 1940's
Desk Lamp For Jumo, 1940's
H 15.75 in W 17.72 in D 6.3 in
1960 Adjustable Desk Lamp by Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950 adjustable desk lamp by Arlus. Made of chrome and black lacquered metal. The lamp base is
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1960s French Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1960 Adjustable Desk Lamp by Arlus
1960 Adjustable Desk Lamp by Arlus
H 30.71 in W 7.88 in D 13.78 in
Desk Lamps by Siemens, circa 1930s
By Siemens
Located in Gloucester, GB
Desk lamps by Siemens Circa 1930s - Cast iron base - Adjustable steel arm and shade - Takes
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1930s German Industrial Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Steel

Desk Lamps by Siemens, circa 1930s
Desk Lamps by Siemens, circa 1930s
H 17.72 in W 6.3 in D 8.27 in
Kandem 756 Desk Lamp, circa 1930s
By Kandem
Located in Gloucester, GB
Kandem 756 desk lamp Circa 1930s. - Cast iron stepped base - Steel arm and shade - Original On
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Steel

Kandem 756 Desk Lamp, circa 1930s
Kandem 756 Desk Lamp, circa 1930s
H 46 in W 14 in D 20 in
Minimalist Desk Lamp by Gebrüder Cosack, Germany 1950's
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Hellouw, NL
lacquered aluminium, a cast iron foot and a curved brass base. This lamp is very stylish and functional and
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1950s Dutch Minimalist Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Matched Pair Modernist Task, Desk Lamps, Fiberglass Shades, France
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched Pair Modernist Task ,desk Lamps, Amazing green spun exposed fiberglass shades, adjustable
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass, Iron

“Delux” Desk Lamp by Falkenbergs Belysning Sweden
By S. Björklund and L. Gustafsson, Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Steenwijk, NL
Swedish desk lamp of a very nice design. The lamp is in a very good working condition and is called
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Metal

J.J. Pieter Oud Style Black Architects Desk Lamp by Viktoria Lampe, c. 1930
By J.J. Pieter Oud, Viktoria Lampe
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pieter Oud. Featuring adjustable black enameled steel shade and column with sturdy black cast Iron base
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1930s Dutch Bauhaus Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Steel, Iron

30's Green and Metal Desk Lamp / Table Lamp by Harald Notini for Arvid Böhlmarks
By Bohlmarks, Harald Notini
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful industrial table lamp / desk lamp from the 1930's designed by Harald Notini for Arvid
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1930s Swedish Industrial Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Table Desk Lamp by Bünte und Remmler from the 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel construction with cast iron base and shade made of perforated metal, fitted with one E27 bulb
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Steel, Iron

Stilnovo De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi Desk Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stilnovo De Pas – D’Urbino – Lomazzi desk lamp Materials: Cast iron counterweight, painted with
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Hand Forged Wrought Iron Arts & Crafts Style Table Lamp with Top Quality Roses
Located in Lisse, NL
table lamp a bit of an enigma. Why? Because we have never before seen a wrought iron table or desk lamp
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20th Century European Arts and Crafts Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco desk lamp also called (notary lamp) made by Erpe Belgium.
By Erpé
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Art Deco desk lamp also called (notary lamp) made by Erpe Belgium. Art Deco notary desk lamp with
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Metal

Art Deco desk lamp also called (notary lamp) made by Erpe Belgium.
Art Deco desk lamp also called (notary lamp) made by Erpe Belgium.
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H 18.51 in W 9.45 in D 11.03 in
Midcentury Modern Koch & Lowy Style Chrome Articulating Desk Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant midcentury desk lamp in polished chrome in the style of Koch & Lowy; the tent shade
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Chrome

1950s Louis Kalff Style White Mid-Century Brass Desk or Table Lamp
By Stilnovo, Gebrüder Cosack, Louis Kalff, Cosack Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
A elegant Mid-Century modern Stilnovo-Style „Crowfoot“ table / side or desk lamp from the 1950s
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

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Aluminum, Iron, Brass

'Crowfoot' Desk Lamp by Karl-Heinz Kinsky, Cosack Leuchten
By Cosack Leuchten, Anton Hans Karlinsky
Located in Mortsel, BE
'Crowfoot' desk lamp, designed by Karl-Heinz Kinsky for Cosack in the 1950s. This table lamp is
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gino Sarfatti model 573 desk lamp Arteluce Italy 1956
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
1956. This very nice direct table lamp has a cast iron base, covered with the trademark finish in black
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Tito Agnoli, Desk Lamp, Model No. 253 for O'Luce Italy, circa 1960
By Tito Agnoli, Oluce
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Tito Agnoli, Modello 253 desk or table lamp, designed 1958 and produced around 1960 by O'Luce
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

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Brass, Iron

Original Leroy C. Doane Brass Desk Lamp, circa 1931
By Kem Weber, Leroy C. Doane, Miller Lighting Company, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
, original Pink glass diffuser finial to top, switch to 7D weighted Cast Iron base. Ceramic standard socket
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1930s American Streamlined Moderne Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass, Steel

Bernard Albin Gras desk lamp model 205 circa 1930
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Gras model 205 designed in the 1930s by Bernard Albin Gras. Cast iron base, two adjustable arms and
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Steel

1950s Cosack Cobra Black Mid-Century Brass Desk or Table Lamp, Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo, Gebrüder Cosack, Cosack Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Mid-Century modern Stilnovo-Style „Cobra“ table or desk lamp from the 1950s, executed
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Style Adjustable Brass Desk Lamp, 1960s
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Mid-Century Modern Gerald Thurston for Lightolier style brass desk lamp. Featuring a
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Metal, Brass

Oscar Torlasco, orange glass table / desk lamp, Prod. Enlightenment, ca. 1960.
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Firenze, IT
Oscar Torlasco rare orange blown glass shade table / desk lamp Lumi, Milan Italy. 1960 ca. Double
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Metal, Brass

1920s Vintage Industrial Black Enamel Desk Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black enamel desk light 1920 2,5 meter black cotton flex, plug and switch Also available with US
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Angelo Lelli Style Articulated Midcentury Brass Table Desk Lamp, Italy, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Vienna, AT
and a solid cast iron base. The lamp has been professionally restored and is in excellent condition. A
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Set of 2 Desk Lamps by Egon Hillebrand, 1970s Germany
By Hillebrand, Egon Hillebrand
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
A set of two large desk lamps (model 7404), made in the 1970s by Hillebrand, Germany. Both lamps
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1970s German Industrial Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamps by André Mounique for Jumo - France
By Andre Mounique, Maison Jumo
Located in Saarburg, RP
means that the reflector can be easily adjusted to any desired position. A heavy piece of cast iron is
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Early Paavo Tynell Desk Lamp, Model 5307, TAITO Finland 1930's
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, FI
Early Table / Desk lamp by Paavo Tynell for TAITO Oy on 1930´s. Made in Finland. Model 5307 was
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Bauhaus Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamps by André Mounique for Jumo - France
By Maison Jumo, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saarburg, RP
means that the reflector can be easily adjusted to any desired position. A heavy piece of cast iron is
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Bauhaus German Minimalist Black Metal Desk Lamp from Gebrüder Cosack
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
1940s. Also known as a doctor's lamp. The base is made of cast iron, and the lampshade and articulated
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1940s German Bauhaus Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Metal

Desk Lamp - Maison Jumo - Model 900 - Period: 20th Century - Circa: 1973
By Maison Jumo
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
two-tone black and white shade can be rotated 360°.  The black metal base is cast-iron weighted inside
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20th Century French Other Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Metal

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
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1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Red Austrian Midcentury Brass and Iron Table Lamp by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
, Vienna in the 1950s, Model Style no. 1213. It features a black cast iron base with on/off push button. a
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass, Metal

White Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Banker Table Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White opaline glass, cast iron desk light / banker’s lamp 2,5 meter black cotton flex, plug and
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Iron

Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Banker Light Table Desk Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green enamel desk light. Bankers lamp 2.5 meter black cotton flex, plug and pull switch Also
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Vintage black desk lamp Model 2768 Matador Bur by Christian Dell Germany 1930s
By Christian Dell
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
original switch adds to its historical allure. Constructed with a sturdy cast iron base, this lamp is
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1930s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Metal

Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Banker Light Table Desk Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green enamel desk light. Bankers lamp 2.5 meter black cotton flex, plug and pull switch Also
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Banker Light Table Desk Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green enamel desk light. Bankers lamp 2.5 meter black cotton flex, plug and pull switch Also
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Enamel, Iron

White Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Banker Light Table Desk Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White opaline glass, cast iron desk light / banker’s lamp 2,5 meter black cotton flex, plug and
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Iron

Green 2-Arm Metal Vintage Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light by Mek Elek
By Mek Elek
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1930s Green enamel, cast iron industrial 2 arm machinist work light by MEK ELEK, UK Adjustable in
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Iron, Enamel

Green 2-Arm Metal Brass Vintage Industrial Machinist Work Desk Light by Mek Elek
By Mek Elek
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1930s Green enamel, cast iron industrial 2 arm machinist work light by MEK ELEK, UK adjustable in
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Enamel, Iron, Brass

Austrian Midcentury Brass and Grey Metal Table Lamp by Hagenauer Vienna
By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Franz Hagenauer
Located in Vienna, AT
This Rare and Iconic Austrian Mid-Century Modern brass table or desk lamp was designed by Karl or
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp

Materials

Brass, Metal, Iron

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Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage cast iron desk lamp available at 1stDibs. Each vintage cast iron desk lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and enamel. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage cast iron desk lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage cast iron desk lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage cast iron desk lamp over the years, but those crafted by Erpe, Baltensweiler AG and Louis Kalff are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Cast Iron Desk Lamp?

Prices for a vintage cast iron desk lamp start at $125 and top out at $3,800 with the average selling for $495.

Finding the Right table-lamps for You

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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