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Philips L Louis Kalff Vintage Desk Lamp
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Philips l Louis Kalff vintage desk lamp Vintage desk lamp by Dutch designer Louis Kalff. He
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Steel

PAIR OF VINTAGE DESK LAMPS 20th Century Europe
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF VINTAGE DESK LAMPS 20th century Europe, in painted and silver metal. Electrified. Dim.: 26
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Mid-20th Century European Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Flemming Brylle & Preben Jacobsen, Denmark. Vintage desk lamp, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Flemming Brylle & Preben Jacobsen, Denmark. Vintage desk lamp in smoky and white acrylic glass
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Other

Vintage Desk Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Desk lamp Panna Cotta white color flexible chrome neck.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage Desk Lamp
Vintage Desk Lamp
H 19 in W 11 in D 19 in
Modern Red and Black Plastic Vintage Desk Lamp by Linke Plewa Germany 1990s
Located in Vienna, AT
This modern halogen red and black plastic vintage desk lamp by Linke Plewa Germany 1990s shows an
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1990s German Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Desk Lamp, Italy 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Desk Lamp in Brass with Green Glass Shade, featuring a premium Art Deco design, Italy 1980s. H47
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Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

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Brass

Vintage Desk Lamp, Italy 1980s
Vintage Desk Lamp, Italy 1980s
H 18.51 in Dm 10.24 in
Vintage desk lamp with white glass shade
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Height: 32 cm. Width: 19 cm. Depth: 16 cm (= Ø glass shade). Glass shade height: 16 cm. This lamp
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Steel

Vintage desk lamp with white glass shade
Vintage desk lamp with white glass shade
H 12.6 in W 7.49 in D 6.3 in
Vintage desk lamp with 3 chromed shades
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
, height: 3.5 cm. The lamp is equipped with 3 small bulb holders (E14). Origin: France, 1960s. Material
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage desk lamp with 3 chromed shades
Vintage desk lamp with 3 chromed shades
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Desk Lamp attributed Koch & Lowy 1970s USA
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Desk lamp .Chrome on steel base and upright .Comes with a Mocha Brown color shade
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Vintage Desk Lamp attributed Koch & Lowy 1970s USA
Vintage Desk Lamp attributed Koch & Lowy 1970s USA
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H 23.23 in W 13 in D 9.06 in
Extendable Vintage Desk Lamp Mandarine Orange Space Age UK 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This entertaining extendable desk lamp is an addition to your interior. The orange color paired
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Vintage 1970s English Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

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
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Late 20th Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Pair of Vintage Desk Lamp Lumen Form Oliver by Paolo Piva, 1960
By Paolo Piva
Located in Biella, IT
Lumenform two desk lamp Oliver by Paolo Piva design years ’60 . Good vintage condition.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Plastic

Vintage desk lamp By Christian Dell Model 2768 Matador Bur Germany 1930s
By Christian Dell
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Great industrial desk lamp by Christian Dell. Model 2768 Matador Bur. Produced by the Bauhaus in
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal

Jo Hammerborg President Vintage Desk Lamp of Aluminium by Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog & Mørup
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish vintage table- and desk lamp model President designed by Jo Hammerborg in the 1960s. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Aluminum

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
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Desk Lamp
Vintage Ceramic Desk Lamp
H 28 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Flexible Metal Desk Lamp
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This vintage desk lamp attaches to your tabletop with a self cranking clamp, and it is very sturdy
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20th Century French Other Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Flexible Metal Desk Lamp
Vintage Flexible Metal Desk Lamp
H 34.25 in W 5.38 in D 2.88 in
1970s Vintage Italian Brass Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and unusual vintage desk lamp in brass with a dark metal shade. This was recently
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Modernist Black Vintage Metal Desk Lamp Ala by Rodolfo Bonetto, Italy, 1983
By Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in Vienna, AT
The modernist black vintage desk lamp Mod. No. 4055 was designed by Rodolfo Bonetto 1983 and
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Mid-century cherry desk lamp Eyeball Italy 60s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The vintage desk lamp Eyeball made in Italy in the '60s. This table lamp is completely metal. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

1970s Vintage French Brass Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and well made vintage desk lamp in brass. This was made in France, it dates from
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Italian, Space Age Desk Lamp, Model Flip Top, by R. Carruthers for Leuka, 1970s
By Leuka, Richard Carruthers
Located in Schagen, NL
Rare vintage desk lamp designed by Richard Carruthers for Leuka in Italy, circa 1970s. It
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

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Steel

Green Glass Banker’s Desk Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
vintage desk lamp, the Base is has a bronze finish and shows a young man studying at his desk with pens
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Vintage 1960s Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Glass

Green Glass Banker’s Desk Lamp
Green Glass Banker’s Desk Lamp
H 15 in W 11 in D 10 in
Mid-Century White Desk Lamp Eyeball Italy 60s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The vintage desk lamp Eyeball made in Italy in the '60s. This table lamp is completely metal. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Fase Madrid Bordeaux Red Chrome Desk Lamp, 1960s Spain
By Fase
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Iconic vintage desk lamp by Fase, Madrid. Red garnet metal shade and base. Fully adjustable. Fully
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Steel

Space Age Vintage Orange Silver Metal Desk Lamp 1960s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage desk lamp from metal in orange and silver color tones 1960s Germany. A wonderful
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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal

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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Steel, Chrome

Mario Barbaglia Marco Colombo Dove Vintage Table Lamp for Paf Studio 1980s Italy
By PAF Studio, Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo
Located in Vienna, AT
A Mario Barbaglia & Marco Colombo dove vintage desk lamp for Paf Studio 1980s Italy, which was made
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Vilhelm Lauritzen Flexible Desk Lamp of Brass with Patina by Lyfa Denmark 1940s
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Lyfa
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Vintage desk lamp model B 187 by the Danish architect Vilhelm Lauritzen (1894-1984) manufactured
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Vintage 1940s Danish Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Space Age Orange Futuristic Desk Lamp with Gooseneck Stem, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
impact, offering a touch of nostalgia and sophistication to your space. This vintage desk lamp comes
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

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Plastic

1950's Italian Articulating Desk Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful Italian Mid-Century Modern vintage desk lamp with cone shade and double articulating
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Laurel Desk Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Laurel Lamp, c.1960's, USA. This lamp features an adjustable and bendable gooseneck with blush
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Pewter

Laurel Desk Lamp
Laurel Desk Lamp
H 20 in W 7 in D 12 in
Vintage Laurel Table / Desk Lamp by Barr & Weiss
By Laurel Lamp Company, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Chicago, IL
The sensual little desk lamp I am fairly certain to be by Harold Barr and Richard Weiss for the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Bauhaus Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage Bauhaus desk lamp, likely to have been made by Escolux in Germany in the 1930’s
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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Bauhaus Desk Lamp
Vintage Bauhaus Desk Lamp
H 15.36 in W 14.97 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Metal Desk Lamp
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Adjustable desk lamp in water green metal from the 1950s. Its design is reminiscent of the lamps
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Mid-20th Century European Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Metal Desk Lamp
Vintage Metal Desk Lamp
H 23.63 in Dm 9.85 in
Vintage Industrial Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Antique industrial task lamp with an aluminum shade and black cast iron base. USA, 1920-1930
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Industrial Desk Lamp
Vintage Industrial Desk Lamp
H 16 in W 13 in D 4.75 in
Vintage Lightolier Desk Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable white metal shade and white metal base with brass arm, hi-lo dimmer switch on top of the shade, medium base socket.
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

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Brass

Vintage Lightolier Desk Lamp
Vintage Lightolier Desk Lamp
H 17.5 in W 22 in D 15 in
Original Vintage Anglepoise Desk Lamp
By George Carwardine
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering a genuine design classic of a desk lamp, the original Vintage "Anglepoise" aluminum lamp
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Chrome

Vintage Adjustable Desk Lamp, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage adjustable desk lamp with a neon light bulb. Beige and black metal base and lamp shade
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Metal

Vintage Red Desk Lamp, Germany
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage Red desk lamp. MidCentury Desk lamp will add retro accent to your interior. Made in
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Red Desk Lamp, Germany
Vintage Red Desk Lamp, Germany
H 15.75 in Dm 6.3 in
Vintage Mid-Century Desk Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Mid-Century Modern desk lamp features a red base and shade and a chromed arm. Both the arm
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Desk Lamp
Vintage Mid-Century Desk Lamp
H 17.72 in Dm 14.18 in
Vintage Brass Desk Lamp, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage brass desk lamp with a dark metal dome
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Vintage 1950s Modern Table Lamps

Vintage Hala Zeist desk lamp
By Hala Zeist
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this vintage lamp from the Dutch company Hala Zeist from the 1960s. This vintage
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Hala Zeist desk lamp
Vintage Hala Zeist desk lamp
H 16.54 in W 15.75 in D 12.21 in
Vintage Italian Desk Lamp, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
1950s Italian design table lamp in brushed steel. We performed a burnishing of the upper plate
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Italian Desk Lamp, 1950s
Vintage Italian Desk Lamp, 1950s
H 22.45 in W 13.78 in D 17.33 in
Vintage Bakelite Desk Lamp, 1940s
By Eric Kirkham Cole
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
This antique goose neck industrial desk lamp was designed by Eric Kirkman Cole, for the E.K. Cole
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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Table Lamps

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Bakelite

1947 Antique Gold Cobra Desk Lamp by Jean Otis Reinecke Faries
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1947 Antiqued Gold Cobra Lamp by Jean Otis Reinecke for Faries MFG 12 tall x 11.5 d x 10.75 w
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass, Copper

White vintage bendable metal desk lamp
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this vintage adjustable white desk lamp. Add this beautifully shaped desk lamp with a
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Late 20th Century Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Danish Teak Desk Lamp, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Teak Desk Lamp, 1960s. Danish modern table lamp with brass details. Black base and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Vintage Black Sunnex Gooseneck Desk Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage black Sunnex gooseneck desk lamp that is perfect for a Minimalist, Mid-Century Modern, or
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Rabbit Tanaka gooseneck desk lamp
By Tanaka
Located in Beirut, LB
Vintage Design icon piece by Kyoji Tanaka, the Rabbit Tanaka corp lamp is a super fun desk lamp in
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Table Lamps

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Plastic

Vintage Rabbit Tanaka gooseneck desk lamp
Vintage Rabbit Tanaka gooseneck desk lamp
H 19.69 in W 7.49 in D 5.52 in
Vintage O.C. White Desk Lamp
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage O.C. White desk lamp Shade diameter: 6 1/2" Base diameter: 8" Height adjusts from 12" to
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20th Century American Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage O.C. White Desk Lamp
Vintage O.C. White Desk Lamp
H 12 in W 8 in D 8 in
Vintage Brass and Glass Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 1960s Italian brass and glass desk lamp. Measurements: Height 16" Diameter 13".
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Vintage Brass 'Trumpet Head' Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
Classic 1970's Brass Arched Arm Trumpet Style Desk Lamp. This stylish brass lamp is a perfect fit
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Antique Mid-19th Century Table Lamps

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Brass, Metal

Vintage MCM Kock & Lowy Desk Lamp
By Kocks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare vintage MCM Kock & Lowy articulating angel arm desk lamp, solid steel enamel rod arm, small
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Steel

Vintage MCM Kock & Lowy Desk Lamp
Vintage MCM Kock & Lowy Desk Lamp
H 16 in W 33 in D 33 in
1950's Vintage Brass Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
A fabulous vintage brass desk lamp, this was made in England, and dates from the 1950-60’s. It
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

1950's Vintage Brass Desk Lamp
1950's Vintage Brass Desk Lamp
H 15 in W 12 in D 8 in
Vintage 1970’s Articulated Desk Lamp
Located in Beirut, LB
Desk lamp with adjustable height and all directions ( 360 degrees) tilt-able lampshade. Material is
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Vintage 1970’s Articulated Desk Lamp
Vintage 1970’s Articulated Desk Lamp
H 22.05 in W 11.82 in D 5.52 in
1960's Vintage Brass Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made vintage brass desk lamp. This was made in England, it dates
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

1960's Vintage Brass Desk Lamp
1960's Vintage Brass Desk Lamp
H 18.12 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Vintage Hala Desk Lamp, 1930's
By Hala Zeist
Located in Lisboa, PT
This desk lamp was design and manufactured by Hala, in the Netherlands, during the 1930's. It is
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Hala Desk Lamp, 1930's
Vintage Hala Desk Lamp, 1930's
H 17.33 in W 13.39 in D 6.89 in
Vintage RAAK Amsterdam 'Aalsmeer' Table Lamp, Desk Lamp
By RAAK
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Beautiful large and rare vintage RAAK lamp. Made in the 1970's and in absolute stunning condition
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Modern Table Lamps

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage Grey Gooseneck Desk Lamp, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial table lamp made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a grey hammer
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage circa 1970s Fase Desk Lamp
By Fase
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice heavy metal body built vintage Fase table lamp. Made in Spain.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Vintage circa 1970s Fase Desk Lamp
Vintage circa 1970s Fase Desk Lamp
H 17 in W 19 in D 12 in
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Vintage Desk Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage desk lamps available for sale. Frequently made of metal, brass and iron, all vintage desk lamps available were constructed with great care. Find 314 antique and vintage vintage desk lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Vintage desk lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Vintage desk lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some vintage desk lamps are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller vintage desk lamps, measuring 2.3 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Philips, Louis Kalff and Christian Dell each produced beautiful vintage desk lamps that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Desk Lamps?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $583, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $18,000 highest priced.

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.

Questions About Vintage Desk Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The best desk lamp is a matter of preference — the right fixture can help you work more efficiently while also reducing eye strain. LED desk lamps in the 2700K to 4500K color temperature range often provide a warm and pleasing light under which to work. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and modern desk lamps from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the first desk lamp, as many engineers worked on designs for lamps during the 1920s. However, most historians consider George Carwardine to be the father of the modern desk lamp. In 1929, the British designer left his job designing car suspensions and began experimenting with lighting. By 1933, Carwardine's first desk lamp, called the Anglepoise, was being sold by Herbert Terry & Sons of Redditch, UK. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of George Carwardine lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A good desk lamp is going to make a substantial difference in any home, office or studio. The ideal desk lamp should provide apt task lighting, be easy to use, and also be aesthetically pleasing. Find a wide range of unique and elegant desk lamps on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    There are many types of best LED desk lamps for your home — it's really a matter of preference. On 1stDibs, there are modern, mid-century modern desk lamps and other lighting to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The desk lamps with the green shade are called banker’s lamps. Banker’s lamps are green because it is believed the color helps to encourage concentration and is mentally soothing. It is also said that green helps with eye strain. You can shop a selection of banker’s lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    British designer George Carwardine designed the Anglepoise desk lamp. Before creating the light fixture, he worked as an engineer designing automobile suspension systems. The first Anglepoise lamps debuted in 1931. You can find a variety of Anglepoise desk lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to identify if your table lamp is vintage, but it does vary from brand to brand. If you can spot a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s label on your piece, it could tell you where and when it was crafted. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary table lamps from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many different ways to tell if a table lamp is vintage. Your best option is to look for a manufacturer label that will give you information on the designer, the date, serial number and other information that you can then Google. It’s also a good idea to look at the condition of the lamp to see what shape it’s in and if it has all of its original pieces. Shop a large collection of vintage table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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