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American Industrial Task Lamp 1940
By O.C. White
Located in Rochester, NY
American industrial articulating machinists task lamp in as found factory fresh condition. Nicely
Category
20th Century American Industrial Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Iron
Industrial Articulating Desk Top Task Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial painted steel desk top task lamp, circa 1940s with original finish, articulates at three
Category
1940s American Industrial Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Steel
Heavy Duty Industrial Task Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy duty industrial task floor lamp. Great for a loft. 13 in. diameter reflector.
Category
20th Century American Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Heavy Duty Industrial Task Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy duty industrial task floor lamp. Great for a loft. 13 in. diameter reflector.
Category
20th Century American Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Industrial Chrome and Black Articulating Task Lamp
By Bauhaus
Located in Sacramento, CA
Vintage industrial design chrome and black articulating desk lamp. Lamp height is adjustable and
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Metal, Wire
Industrial Design Architects Desk Task Lamp Multidirectional Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design and very rare architects desk lamp circa 1970's very rare by Hamilton Industries, multidirectional the top shade moves up and down and side to side also has an attachmen...
Category
20th Century Japanese Industrial Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Industrial West German Scissor Task Lamp Wall Sconce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, midcentury, West German, task lamp, wall sconce features a cast iron mount plate with
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Steel, Iron
Brushed Steel Industrial Modernist Tubular Desk Task Lamp, Italy 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Brushed steel desk lamp adjustable in three directions on a square base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Steel
Vintage Industrial Mek-Elek Machinists Adjustable Task Lamp, C.1930
By Mek Elek
Located in London, GB
Highly original post-war design of the classic machinist's work lamp by Mek Elek, London. c.1950
Originally designed for use in machine shops, usually mounted to lathes and millin...
Category
1950s English Industrial Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Industrial Task Lamp By Willhelm Bader Circa 1930s
By Wilhelm Bader
Located in Gloucester, GB
Industrial Task Lamp By Willhelm Bader Circa 1930s
- Black enamel shade
- Original bakelite head
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Steel
Vintage Industrial, O. C. White Ceiling Pendant Adjustable Task Light Lamp
By O.C. White
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Industrial, O. C. white ceiling lamp in great condition. Adjustable in three places, swivel
Category
20th Century American Industrial Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Iron
Vintage Industrial Adjustable OC White Ceiling Task Light Lamp with Cage Shade
Located in Oakville, CT
O.C. white adjustable ceiling task lamp, light, cast iron fittings, porcelain socket, ball and
Category
20th Century American Industrial Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Steel, Iron
H 60 in W 9 in D 42 in
Pair of Vintage Italian Modern Industrial Chromed-Metal Task Lamps by Seminara
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of "Ministeriale" adjustable table/task lamps combining Industrial and Modernist styles by
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 17.63 in W 14 in D 10 in
Industrial Vintage Small Tube Wall Unit Task Light in Gold
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Task Light
Industrial Vintage small tube aluminum wall unit task or picture light in gold.
Measures
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Post-War Helion Bakelite Desk Task Lamp East German Industrial 1950s MidCentury
By VEB Leuchten, Helion Arnstadt
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
1950s desk lamp designed for Helion VEB Leuchtenbau in the city of Arnstadt, East Germany, unusually with both a Bakelite shade and base, articulated by a brushed steel curved arm. T...
Category
1940s German Bauhaus Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Steel
H 16.15 in Dm 7.09 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
Category
1930s American Industrial Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron
Bausch & Lomb Black Metal Task Lamp
By Bausch & Lomb
Located in New York, NY
Task lamp with textured black metal finish by Bausch & Lomb. Signed with metal label on base. USA
Category
1930s American Industrial Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930s Adjustable Spot Light Task Lamp
Located in Garnerville, NY
. No visible scratches to the lens.
Possibly used asa photographer's spotlight or work/task light
Category
1930s American Industrial Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Steel
Full Brass Adjustable Head and Arm Industrial Task Wall Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Full Brass Adjustable Head and Arm Industrial Task Wall Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Very nice high
Category
1940s German Art Deco Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Vintage Explosion Proof Portable Task Lamps V1
Located in Nottingham, GB
A stunning run of explosion proof task lamps.
Cast aluminium with heavy gauge glass enclosure
Category
1950s Industrial Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Lightolier Lytegem off White Task Lamp
By Lightolier, Michael Lax
Located in New York, NY
Lax for Lightolier. USA, circa 1990.
Named by the late Industrial designer Jay Doblin as one of the
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Orange Enameled Architect Task Lamp
By Napako
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, multi-adjustable drafting table lamp with heavy metal base. Industrial architecture
Category
1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Red Enameled Task Lamp by Napako
By Napako
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Industrial task lamp by Napako, 1950's. Red enameled aluminum shade on a multi
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Wall Mounted Task Lamp By EDL Circa 1930s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Wall Mounted Task Lamp By EDL Circa 1930s
- Vitreous green enamel shade
- Articulated arms and
Category
1930s English Industrial Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Steel
Petite German Modern Mint Green Gooseneck Task Lamp after Christian Dell
By Christian Dell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-20th Century Industrial desk/table lamp in the style of Christian Dell (ca. 1950, Germany
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Metal
1970s LUXO Architect Rare Vintage Task Clamp Lamp for Desk Jac Jacobsen
By Luxo, Jac Jacobsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s By Luxo Industrial Metal Architect Task clamp lamp for desk
Design attributed to Jacob
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Metal
A 1950s Industrial American Table Lamp by Dazor
By Dazor
Located in Aci Castello, IT
manufacturer of industrial lighting fixtures, established in the early 20th century. The company gained
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Metal
1960s Industrial American Metal Desk Lamp by Dazor
By Dazor
Located in Aci Castello, IT
-known American lighting manufacturer, was recognized for producing high-quality task lighting.The lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Metal
Double-Arm Milk-Glass Reading Lamp Adjustable Cast-Iron Vintage Factory Lighting
Located in Oakville, CT
Adjustable double-arm machine task lamp with milk-glass shades and cast-iron O.C. White parts. Base
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Steel, Iron
H 87 in W 67 in D 9.5 in
German Space Age Modern Pair Desk/Shelf Clip-on Task Lights Roger Tallon Erco
By ERCO Leuchten, Roger Tallon
Located in Miami, FL
-known French Industrial designer, for Erco Leuchten Germany 1970s. This pair of Minimalist clip on lamps
Category
1970s German Minimalist Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Metal
Original Herbert Terry Anglepoise Industrial Desk Lamp Model 1227
By Herbert Terry
Located in Blackpool, GB
x 15 cm Square base x shade 16 x 15 cm.
Originally designed as an industrial task lamp this
Category
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rare 1930s Industrial Floor Lamp by Original Hanau - Model Sollux
Located in Rome, IT
Discover a true gem of industrial design with this Original Hanau Sollux Industrial Floor Lamp from
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1930s European Industrial Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Josef Hurka Red Industrial Desk Lamp
By Josef Hurka, Kovona
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model L194 task lamp in slate gray, designed by Josef Hurka for Lidokov. A sleek and functional
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Metal
Gray Metal Vintage Industrial Machinist Table Lights by Curt Fischer for Midgard
By Curt Fischer, Midgard
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Available with UK / US plug
Weight: 3.50 kg / 7.7 lb
German lighting manufacturer Midgard was founded in
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
H 29.14 in Dm 6.7 in
20th Century Czechia Industrial Pendant Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
Illuminate your space with a touch of industrial history – the 20th Century Czech Industrial
Category
20th Century Czech Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Metal
1940s Herbert Terry Anglepoise Draughtsman's Task Desk Lamp No 1209 Industrial
By Herbert Terry, George Carwardine
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
George Carwardine in 1933, revolutionized task lighting in commercial applications and very soon after in
Category
1940s British Industrial Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
H 43.31 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
1950s Stanley Industrial Vintage Articulating Magnifying Table Lamp 701
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Scientific Industrial Stanley Magnifying Task Light model 701
Made in New Britain Conn
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Metal
Industrial Taske Table Lamp Midgard by Curt Fischer, 1950s
By Curt Fischer
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A jointed fully adjustable German table light by Industrial designer Curt Fischer who was hugely
Category
1950s German Bauhaus Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Steel
Vintage French Industrial Metal Lamp by Jean-Louis Domecq for Jielde Factory
By Jielde
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage original Jielde factory industrial metal lamp made in Lyon France.
Wall-mounted
Category
1950s French Industrial Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Metal
Articulated Grey Industrial Wall Sconce by Curt Fischer for Midgard, 1930s
By Curt Fischer
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A jointed fully adjustable German table light by Industrial designer Curt Fischer who was hugely
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Marianne Brandt Table Desk Lamp for Kandem with Adjustable Arm and Shade
By Kandem
Located in Chicago, IL
inspired design. The adjustable arm and shade make it an excellent task / work lamp. Original forest green
Category
20th Century German Industrial Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930s Articulating Floor or Table Lamp by O.C. White
By O.C. White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Task lamp designed by O.C. White (circa 1930s) composed of a steel arm, stem, and base with a
Category
1930s American Industrial Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
1950 Foot Enamel Florescent Work Light
Located in Surrey, BC
for task lighting and simple illumination pending bulb selection.
Found in a historical building in
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Industrial Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Metal
Floor Lamp in Chrome with two Arms, by Dominici, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Dominici
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
spotlight for task lighting. The flexible arm of the task light allows for directed illumination, a
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Ron Rezek 110 Desk Lamps in Black and White Signed
By Ron Rezek
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Industrial and high-tech environments. The lamps are designed for work and task lighting, utilizing 6
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Metal
Angelo Lelii Adjustable Table Lamp
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
is wired for three stages of lighting--including a cleverly hidden task light that retracts into the
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel, Aluminum
Robert Sonneman Counter Balance Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Sheffield, MA
company that made it the go-to source for high quality modern task lighting.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Style Skyscraper Table Lamp with Two Lights, USA Wired
Located in Yonkers, NY
upwards, casts a focused beam, perfect for reading or task lighting.
With its timeless appeal and fusion
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Metal
Double Arm Mercury Glass Reading Lamp
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage double arm Industrial floor lamp, fully adjustable reading, task light with antique mercury
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Iron, Steel
Josef Hurka Desk Lamp
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model L194 task lamp in slate gray, designed by Josef Hurka for Lidokov. A sleek and functional
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Jielde Desk Light by Jean-Louis Domecq c.1950-1960-FREE SHIPPING
By Jielde
Located in San Francisco, CA
order to adapt to all working stations", the Jielde lamp is an iconic French industrial piece. Rewired
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Chrome
H 50 in W 8 in D 7 in
1970s Mid-Century Modern Gilt Metal Italian Adjustable Desk Lamp
Located in Aci Castello, IT
conditions overall. It's in working order. The desk lamp is a sleek and functional lighting fixture that
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Metal
Stilnovo Accent Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Utrecht, NL
comfort of ambiance lighting, the efficiency of task lighting, and the impact of accent lighting
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Philips Table Lamp, Line Manhattan, 1980s
By Philips
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
grey fixture, a color choice that adds a sophisticated industrial feel, embodying the sleek, modern
Category
1980s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Plexiglass
Pair of White Workshop Lamps Designed by Louis Poulsen from the 1970s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
interiors. They can serve as task lighting in a home office, studio, or workshop, or even as statement
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Metal, Enamel
French Modernist Rectangular Glass and Nickel Chandelier
Located in New York City, NY
, modern,
lamp, fixture, lantern, more lighting, silver, task light.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Nickel, Wrought Iron
Robert Sonneman Cascading Pendant Chandelier
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
saw the lamps that I built as lighting machines that glorified the industrial aesthetic. As modern
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
A pair of Model 13-017 Wall Lights by Lisa Johansson-Pape
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in London, GB
backwards, making the lights perfect for task lighting, illuminating a favourite artwork, or simply as a
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Metal
"A2" Wall Lights by Paavo Tynell for Idman, Finland 1970s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Utrecht, NL
an industrial designer, known as the great pioneer of Finnish lighting design and fondly dubbed as
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Sheet Metal
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Bentwood Swivel Chair with Cream Upholstery
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Chicago, IL
or task chair.
Although best known for his furniture design, Norman Cherner's work included almost
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Industrial Task Lighting
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
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Vintage Industrial Task Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of vintage industrial task lighting available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and iron. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of vintage industrial task lighting — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each choice in our collection of vintage industrial task lighting bearing Industrial or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of vintage industrial task lighting over the years, but those crafted by Ernst Rademacher, Mek Elek and O.C. White are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Vintage Industrial Task Lighting?
Prices for a piece of vintage industrial task lighting start at $50 and top out at $6,199 with the average selling for $649.
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