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Small Vintage Campaign Ornamental Table, Burmese Teak, Folding, Lamp, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage campaign ornamental table. A Burmese, carved teak fold away display or lamp
Category
1940s Burmese Art Deco Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Teak
H 13.19 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
1970s Cosmo Time Folding Portable Hi Intensity Desk Lamp & Digital Alarm Clock
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Desk lamp
Cosmo time modern folding intensity lamp with digital alarm clock Vintage 1970s
Model
Category
1970s Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Plastic
H 12 in W 4.5 in D 5.5 in
Floor lamp designed by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Adjustable and folding lamp, with an iron magazine rack with cable cords and a bronze lamp support
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Metal, Iron
1970s Light Studio Compact Desk Lamp with Alarm Clock
By Manon
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Modular Red Light Studio Folding Lamp with Clock
Plastic
11.25 h x 4.63 w x 5.5 d
Includes
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Plastic
Postmodern Foldable Table Lamp, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Foldable Table Lamp, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989. European
Category
20th Century Bauhaus Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Foldable Portable Black and Cream Desk Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
This desk lamp has a foldable design for adjustable positioning. It features a black and cream
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Plastic
Space Age Foldable Table Lamps from Szarvasi , 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned polished
- US wiring compatible
Space age folding table lamps from the Szarvasi lamps
Category
1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage White and Black Toucan Folding Desk Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An excellent postmodern white and black folding desk lamp in the form of toucan. Endlessly
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Black Tensor IL 400 Folding Desk Lamp
By Tensor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfect mid-century modern Tensor IL 400 articulating desk lamp. Black base and shade, chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Italian Sintesi Terra Foldable Tripod Floor Lamp, 1970s
By Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hamburg, DE
adjusted and fixed using a lever. The lamp can even be completely folded up into a handy size and
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Metal
Red folding table lamp by Lamsar Spain 1970's
By Lamsar
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This foldable red table lamp by Lamsar, a Spanish company known for its bold designs in the 1970s
Category
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Metal
Rare Mid-Century Folding Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very rare type.
- Nice style of lighting.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Plastic
Antique Pittsburg Linen Fold Reverse Painted Landscape Table Lamp C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Pittsburg Linen Fold Reverse Painted Landscape Table Lamp C1920
Measures - 13"H x 10"W x
Category
20th Century American Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Glass
Marbro Green Art Glass Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Fulton, CA
An art glass table lamp by Marbro Lamp Company. Asymmetrical folding glass detail, gold leaf wood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Art Glass
"Brushed" table lamp by designer Michel Boyer in folded stainless steel
By Michel Boyer
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
"Brushed" table lamp by designer Michel Boyer (1935-2011) in folded stainless steel with
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 15.75 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Vintage Folding Reading Lamp with Telescopic Arm and Dual Light Intensity
Located in Manzano, IT
Vintage Folding Reading Lamp with Telescopic Arm and Dual Light Intensity
Add a touch of vintage
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Metal
H 19.3 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Vintage Post Modern Desk Lamp ... 1980s Adjustable Folding Task Light, Modular
Located in Chicago, IL
Folding post modern desk lamp made of high-impact plastic. Most likely by Marksman Brown, made in
Category
1980s Taiwanese Post-Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Plastic
H 10.5 in W 11 in D 3.5 in
Vintage Italian Sintesi Terra Foldable Tripod Floor Lamp by Ernesto, 1970s
By Ernesto Gismondi
Located in Hamburg, DE
a lever. The lamp can even be completely folded up into a handy size and transported easily. The
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Metal
20th Century Vintage French Metal Foldable Floor Lamp in Jieldé Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Vintage French foldable metal floor lamp in style of Jieldé made in mid 20th century. The piece is
Category
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Metal
Rembrandt Mid Century Modern Table Lamp! Atomic Ranch Palm Springs Art Deco 50s
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
REMBRANDT TABLE LAMP
BRASS & LINEN
RARE MARVELOUS MODERNISM!
"FOLDED RIBBON" LAMP
MID CENTURY
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Metal, Enamel
H 29 in W 18 in D 18 in
Little Copper Gem, Art Deco foldable Copper table lamp 1930's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Little Copper Gem, Art Deco Copper foldable table lamp 1930's
Category
1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pair of Italian Postmodern Foldable "Disco" Table Lamps by Mario Bertorelle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of diminutive Postmodern "Disco" Table Lamps by Mario Bertorelle for JM RMD (ca. 1980s, Italy
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Plastic
H 9.5 in W 5.5 in D 2.63 in
Pair of “pyramid” lamps in folded stainless steel Paris, France, circa 1980
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of ambience lamps in bent and brushed stainless steel, France circa 1980. One light each
Category
1980s French Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 25.99 in W 5.71 in D 5.71 in
Mid-Century Modern Tripod Brass and Folding Shade Floor Lamp in Japanese Style
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Tripod Brass and Folding Shade Floor Lamp in Japanese Style
This table lamp is
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1950s Scandinavian Japonisme Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 53.55 in Dm 23.23 in
Le Klint Blue Table Lamp Stoneware Ole Bøgild Hand Folded Shade, Denmark, 1970s
By Le Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Elegant light blue table lamp made in the 1970s by Ole Bøgild for Le Klint, Denmark. The base is
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Stoneware
H 20.48 in Dm 14.97 in
Danish Modern Floor Lamp in Teak with Hand Folded Le Klint Shade, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Le Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful and elegant Danish Modern floor lamp in teakwood adjustable shade. The lamp foot is made
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Iron
H 54.73 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Orange THARSIS Foldable Table Lamp from Fase by Luis Perez de la Oliva, 1973
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Tharsis Foldable Table Lamp, designed by Luis Pérez de la Oliva and produced by Fase in 1973
Category
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Kaare Klint Table Lamp in Mahogany and Hand Folded Le Klint Shade, Denmark 1940s
By Le Klint, Kaare Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Early Le Klint table lamp Model 301 in beautifully patinated solid mahogany wood with hand folded
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Acrylic, Ash
H 25.2 in Dm 18.9 in
Kaare Klint Table Lamp in Ash Wood and Hand Folded Le Klint Shade, Denmark 1940s
By Le Klint, Esben Klint
Located in Odense, DK
folded Le Klint shade. The lamp was designed by Kaare Klint in the 1940s and is associated with Danish
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Acrylic, Ash
H 24.81 in Dm 18.9 in
Louis Comfort Tiffany, "Linen Fold" "Favrile-Fabrique"
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933)"Linen Fold"
"Favrile-Fabrique"
Very Fine Leaded Glass and
Category
20th Century Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Linen
FASE Mini: An Icon of Mid-Century Spanish Design 1970-1979 totally foldable
By Fase
Located in BARCELONA, ES
its foldable and adjustable design. The lamp's head and arm can be adjusted to direct light precisely
Category
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Metal
H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in
Philips Z-Lamp FGG 200 Desk Lamp Postmodern Design
By Philips
Located in Bochum, NRW
Philips Z-Lamp FGG 200 Desk Lamp
Foldable desk lamp from Philips, model FGG 200. Made in 1980s. It
Category
1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Plastic
Lloyd's Tensor Style High Intensity Lamp
By Lloyds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Japanese lamps that fold like little robots. Compact, heavy, and quietly smug. Basically
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Metal Telescopic Adjustable Floor Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
light, and the upright has a telescopic action and can also be folded away for storage.
The lamp is in
Category
1940s Industrial Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Metal
Vintage Star Lamp Hoffmeister & Sohn Hoso
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
Beautiful star lamp by HoSo Hoffmeister & Sohn from the 1950s.
This desk lamp has a folded
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Metal, Brass
Adjustable Tubular Black Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Italian vintage tubular floor lamp, adjustable and foldable, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Minimalist Table Lamp in Metal & Plastic
Located in Hamburg, DE
diffuser made of translucent plastic at the front can be folded upwards, which gives the lamp a changing
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Metal
1960s Fase 'Tharsis' Chrome Table Lamp, Spain
By Fase
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Fase chrome table or desk lamp with articulated, foldable arm.
Shade measure 12.5 inches long
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Jean-Boris Lacroix – Dog lamp – Disderot – France – 1950s
By Boris Jean Lacroix, Disderot
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
from folded metal, this lamp features a white body and black head, embodying a playful, minimalist
Category
1950s European Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage midcentury floor lamps, Hans Bergström, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of brass floor lamps by Hans Bergström, with beech handles and elaborately folded brass feet
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Brass
Industrial Machine Age Deco Floor Lamp by Smith Victor
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Machine Age Art Deco styled Industrial floor lamp with folding anodized metal shades to the lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Metal
Gorgeous Modular Manon Table Lamp by Yamada Shomei, circa 1970
Located in Beirut, LB
Shomei Lighting.
The switch is inside the folding arm, the lamp is lit when the arm is 45 degrees opened
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Plastic
Black Vademecum table lamp by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1960s
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Rotterdam, NL
adjustable and can even be completely folded. The lamp has a double on / off switch. The light intensity can
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Steel
Rare Articulated Sculptural Italian Desk Lamp, 1980s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Rome, IT
This rare table lamp can be folded or shaped in all the desired ways thanks to its extreme
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Metal, Nickel
H 35.44 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Model 3105 "Studio" Table Lamp by Carlo Viligiardi for Stilnovo, 1972
By Stilnovo
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
" lamp has a folding reflector, so it can be turned against the wall to provide indirect light.
Glossy
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Metal
Pair of Maison Charles Floor Lamps with Curved Stainless Shades
By Maison Charles
Located in Antwerp, BE
from that period it’s shade is made out of folded metal, which gives the lamp a sculptural appearance
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Stainless Steel
1960s White Compact "Lampette" Telescopic Table - Desk Lamp by Eichhoff Germany
By Eichhoff
Located in St. Louis, MO
shape: once the arm is fully folded up, the lamp takes up very little space. The lamp is in very good
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Metal
H 20.5 in W 4.5 in D 3.25 in
French Sculptural Floor Lamp "Ruban" By Jacques Charles for Maison Charles
By Maison Charles
Located in Lisboa, PT
This floor lamp, model 'Ruban' (ribbon), was designed by Jacques Charles around 1965. Just like
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 63 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Black Vintage Metal Floor Lamp Carmellini and Rezzonico for Tronconi, 1972 Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
cutouts and covered with acrylic. The folded acrylic metal floor lamp shows clean and minimalistic design
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Metal
H 66.54 in Dm 9.45 in
Italian space age metal plexiglass and marble black violet arc floor lamp, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age metal, plexiglass and marble, black and violet arc floor lamp from 1980s.
Arc
Category
1980s Italian Space Age Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 71.66 in W 13.78 in D 53.15 in
Unique Modern Piece of Werner Schmidt, 1990 "Faltsessel" Beechwood Folding Chair
By Woka Lamps, Werner Schmidt
Located in Vienna, AT
This unique piece is a prototype, that never went in production.
Material used is beechwood.
Technical data
Width 57 cm (22.44 inch)
Height 83 cm (32.68 inch)
Depth 47 cm (18.5 inch...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Beech
H 32.68 in Dm 18.51 in
Le Klint, Danish lamp designer. Ceiling lamp. Hand-folded paper shade.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Le Klint, Danish lamp designer. Ceiling lamp.
Hand-folded paper shade in white colour.
In good
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Steel
Pair of Twentieth Century Brass Folding Sconces and Bedside Lamps.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of twentieth century brass folding sconces and bedside lamps.
Pair of twentieth century
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Brass
Mid Century beige industrial foldable extendable wall "scissor" lamp from SIS
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original Mid Century Modern industrial metal "scissor" foldable extendable wall lamp
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Metal
H 5.91 in W 45.28 in D 9.06 in
Mid-Century Space Age Yellow Folding Pendant Lamp by Gunner Jensen, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Foldable Space Age pendant lamp from the 1970s after a design by Gunner Jensen. Here still brand
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Plastic
H 10.24 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Mid-Century Space Age Orange Folding Pendant Lamp by Gunner Jensen, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Foldable Space Age pendant lamp from the 1970s after a design by Gunner Jensen. Here still brand
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Plastic
ORNATELY HAND CARVED ANGLO INDIAN BURMESE SiDE COFFEE LAMP WINE FOLDING TABLE
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
carved Burmese side or coffee table which folds
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it
Category
20th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Hardwood
H 22.05 in W 21.07 in D 21.07 in
Set of 4 Johnson Ventlite Folding Photo Floor Lamps with Large Aluminum Shades
By Johnston Ventlite Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
ease, adjustable (to 50H) stems and folding tripod legs. Original ceramic Mogul sockets, with reducers
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Nickel
H 36 in W 26 in D 21 in
Pair of circa 1940 Chinese Export Chinoiserie Side End Wine Games Folding Tables
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
decorative, folding side end lamp or wine tables with glass tops
A good looking, well made and decorative
Category
1940s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Hardwood
H 16.15 in Dm 13.78 in
Hiemstra Evolux Bed Lamps, 1950s
By Hiemstra Evolux
Located in Den Haag, NL
Design Rien Hiemstra for Hiemstra Evolux 1950s Holland two fantastic bed lamps. Black folding metal
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folding Lamp
Materials
Metal
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Vintage Folding Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic vintage folding lamp available at 1stDibs. Each vintage folding lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, plastic and chrome. There are many kinds of the vintage folding lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage folding lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one vintage folding lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fase, Tensor and Artimeta produced versions that are worth a look.
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A vintage folding lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $945, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $79,500.
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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.
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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.
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Questions About Vintage Folding Lamp
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell if a brass lamp is vintage, you'll need to determine if it is 20 to 99 years old by conducting online research or having an expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer, evaluate it. If you prefer to do the research yourself, first look for the maker's markings. Then, consult trusted online resources to identify the maker and read further to find out when the company was active and manufacturing similar lamps. Checking the plug can also be helpful. If it has two prongs of the same size, you can conclude that your lamp was made in 1962 or before, as U.S. standards set that year required all lamps to feature polarized plugs with one large and one small prong. Keep in mind that it is possible to rewire a lamp, and some makers switched to polarized plugs before the standard was established, so the lack of a non-polarized plug doesn't necessarily mean a lamp isn't pre-1962. Find a large selection of vintage brass table lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To 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, 2022There 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify vintage Stiffel lamps, first check a piece for any markings. Nearly all Stiffel lamps have a marking at least on the switch, but some also feature large foil stamps on their bases or bulb sockets. By comparing the marks on your lamp to images and descriptions published on trusted online resources, you can often determine approximately when Stiffel produced your lamp. If your lamp is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage. Older Stiffel lamps are antiques, and newer ones are contemporary. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find an assortment of Stiffel lamps on 1stDibs.
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