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Italian Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
lamp switches on and off at the touch of a button. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Italian Table Lamp, 1970s
Italian Table Lamp, 1970s
$597
H 15.75 in Dm 14.97 in
Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Onyx & Copper Lamp
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
brown cloth cord, as designed. Includes original socket with bakelite lamp switch. Shade measures 12" W
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Onyx, Copper

Vintage Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Onyx & Copper Lamp
Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Onyx & Copper Lamp
$8,500
H 16.8 in W 6.8 in D 3 in
Bill Curry Cattail Lamp for Design Line
By Bill Curry, Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
great flair to this Lamp! Switch on Metal Base.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Metal

1970's Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Black Lacquered Table / Desk Lamp
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
stem, white acrylic drum shade and plastic diffuser underneath. Metal lamp switch on base. Made in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Metal

Swedish Floor Lamp By Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen With Jute Fabric Shades 1950
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
three original jute upholstered shades. The lamp switches on / off with one centered switch. Allover in
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Metal, Brass

1970s MCM Large White Pearlescent Ceramic Oyster Form Lamp with Globe as Pearl
Located in St. Louis, MO
1920s glamorous Art Deco period. In great original condition. Has inline lamp switch, includes globe
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1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Midcentury Danish Modern 3 Way with Glass Shades Ovoid Brass Lamp
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 3 way lamp. Switch provides lighting for one, two or all three shades to be lit
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Brass

Italian Modern Pair of Pink Metal Sculpture Table Lamps, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
one and lilac for the other. 1980s In good condition, some signs of wear especially near a lamp switch
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Metal

Large Italian floor lamp "Zelig Terra" in Steel by Walter Monici for Lumina 1980
By Lumina, A. Monici
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
. The lamp switch and the light intensity regulator are located on top and are equipped with a floor
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Large Italian floor lamp "Zelig Terra" in Steel by Walter Monici for Lumina 1980
Large Italian floor lamp "Zelig Terra" in Steel by Walter Monici for Lumina 1980
$2,102 Sale Price
20% Off
H 55.12 in W 31.5 in D 7.88 in
Brass and Marble Table Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
a luxurious aesthetic. The lamp switch is located on the socket. The light requires one E27/E26
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Marble, Brass

Midcentury Mutual Sunset Lamp Company Table Lamp With Lucite Pull On/Off Switch
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in London, GB
A really attractive 1930s style table lamp. This light was made by the Mutual Sunset Lamp Company
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1950s American American Classical Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Metal

EPIC! Rocket Reflector Lamp! Gino Sarfatti Mid Century Modern Italy Stilnovo
By Russel Wright
Located in Peoria, AZ
the lamp! Switch on cord turns lamp on or off. Dramatic accent lighting at it's finest! This lamp is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Art Deco Aluminum Bauhaus Era Reflector Lamp! Machine Age 30s 40s Russel Wright
By Russel Wright
Located in Peoria, AZ
tilts to reflect light from the aluminum cone on to either side of the lamp! Switch on base turns lamp
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Beautiful Vintage French Floor Lamp with Switch, 1960s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Beautiful vintage French floor lamp with switch, 1960s Beautiful mid century 1960s floor lamp
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Metal

Beautiful Vintage French Floor Lamp with Switch, 1960s
Beautiful Vintage French Floor Lamp with Switch, 1960s
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 48.04 in W 9.45 in D 8.27 in
Mid Century Gold and Silver Key Switch Table Lamp
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Gold and Silver Key Switch Table Lamp This piece measures: 9 wide x 9 deep x 26.5
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Metal

Industrial Metal Sound Horn Adjustable Floor Lamp with Floor Switch
Located in Miami, FL
Industrial Metal Sound Horn Adjustable Floor Lamp with Floor Switch Offered for sale is an
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Late 20th Century American Industrial Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Wire, Metal

Industrial Metal Sound Horn Adjustable Floor Lamp with Floor Switch
Industrial Metal Sound Horn Adjustable Floor Lamp with Floor Switch
$695 Sale Price
22% Off
H 70 in W 18 in D 16.75 in
1950s Industrial Chrome & Wood Table Lamp with Ceramic Switch, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage industrial table lamp in chrome with wooden leg. The lamp has an original ceramic switch
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Chrome

Ceramic Lamp by the Rembrandt Lamp Company
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
hardware. We also made the switch at the bottom of wood base a 3 way switch. Lamp has been professionally
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Brass Bankers Lamp With Brass Pivotable Shade & Ebonised Desktop Switch
Located in Reading, Berkshire
1940s Classic British brass bankers desk lamp with brass pivotable shade with an ebonized push
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1940s British Art Deco Vintage Lamp Switch

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Brass

Antique Brass Bankers Lamp With Brass Pivotable Shade & Ebonised Desktop Switch
Located in Reading, Berkshire
1940s Classic brass bankers desk lamp with brass pivotable shade with an ebonized push switch
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1940s British Art Deco Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Bankers Lamp With Brass Pivotable Shade & Ebonised Desktop Switch
Antique Brass Bankers Lamp With Brass Pivotable Shade & Ebonised Desktop Switch
$1,033 Sale Price
25% Off
H 14.18 in W 9.06 in D 7.29 in
Pair of Art Deco Woka Desk Lamps
By Woka Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of handmade Classic Art Deco nickel plated Woka desk lamps with diffuser, On / Off Switch on
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Lamp Switch

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Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Nickel

Pair of Art Deco Woka Desk Lamps
Pair of Art Deco Woka Desk Lamps
$5,680
H 17 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
1970s-1980s brass and lucite torchiere table lamps with touch switches
Located in Phoenix, AZ
1970s-80s torchiere touch table lamps. Three available individually but can also sell as a set of
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1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Lamp Switch

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Brass

SERIOUSLY RETRO AMERICAN MADE 1950's BANKERS TABLE LAMP WITH ORIGINAL SWITCH
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
decorative table lamp, it is totally original including the period switch which is working fine Dimensions
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Chrome

SERIOUSLY RETRO AMERICAN MADE 1950's BANKERS TABLE LAMP WITH ORIGINAL SWITCH
SERIOUSLY RETRO AMERICAN MADE 1950's BANKERS TABLE LAMP WITH ORIGINAL SWITCH
$330 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15.36 in W 7.29 in D 7.68 in
Mid-Century Yellow Cylindrical Lantern Table Lamp with Three-Way Walnut Switch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique column/tube table lamp in attractive yellow metal and plastic (top is enameled metal, while
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Metal

Pair of Commissioned Signed John Glick Ceramic Lamps 3 Way Switch
By John Glick
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A beautiful pair of ceramicist John Glick's lamps. In very good vintage condition. Dimensions
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20th Century Vintage Lamp Switch

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Ceramic

Vintage Italian Acrylic Hardwired with Foot Switch Floor Lamp by Relco Italia
By Relco Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Acrylic Floor Lamp by Relco Italia, Acrylic Base with Chrome Accents and Fiberglass
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1970s Italian Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Chrome

1970s Cast Brass and Bronze Explosion Proof Table Lamp with Isolator Switch
By Wiska
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A vintage Industrial cast bronze and brass explosion proof table lamp with an isolator switch
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1970s German Industrial Vintage Lamp Switch

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Brass, Bronze

Bauer Lamp Company Mottled Frosted Pink "Clearlite" Glass Table Lamp, 1970's
By Bauer Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall Bauer Lighting Company "Clearlite" Pink detailed Frosted Glass Table Lamp. Featuring a vase
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Art Glass

Modernist Chromed Steel Floor Lamp by Jim Bindman for Rainbow Lamp Co
By Rainbow Lamp Company 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist chromed steel floor lamp by Jim Bindman for Rainbow Lamp Co. Silver ball dimmer switch
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Majestic Mid century Modern Floor Lamp
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Weesp, NL
"Atomic" floor lamp manufactured in the 1950s, by the Majestic Lamp Co. of NYC. The lamp has a
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Brass

Majestic Mid century Modern Floor Lamp
Majestic Mid century Modern Floor Lamp
$2,645 Sale Price
24% Off
H 70.48 in W 11.03 in D 16.15 in
Modernist Brass and Walnut Table Lamp by Rembrandt
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in San Mateo, CA
Rembrandt tulip form table lamp with brass ribs and a walnut base. This lamp has a three way switch
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Brass

Tall Hollywood Regency Brass Table Lamp with Acanthus Leaves by Rembrandt
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in San Mateo, CA
Brass table lamp with stylized acanthus or philodendron leaves by Rembrandt Lamps. This lamp has a
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Brass

Lightolier Lytespan Tension Pole Lamp! Mid Century Modern 1950s Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Peoria, AZ
time! There may be no other chance. Each lamp switches on by itself. Anyone who is familiar with track
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

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Metal

Mid Century 1950’s Marbro Brass Peacock Table Lamp Hollywood Regency
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Lutz, FL
Lamp Company, circa 1950s. A large and beautiful table lamp featuring thumb switch at the cord and
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Brass

Late Century Brass And Stainless Searchlight - US Army Tripod and Marine Switch
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Engineered for impact, this steampunk floor lamp is a fusion of rugged industrial design and
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1990s American Industrial Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel

1970's Mid-Century Modern Laurel Lighting Style Trumpet Torchiere Floor Lamp
By Bill Curry, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Burbank, CA
brass. In the manner of Bill Curry designs. Great torch floor lamp with a three-way switch.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large blown glass scounce model Elettra by Giuliana Gramigna
By Artemide, Giuliana Gramigna
Located in PARIS, FR
light through the blown glass. This exemplar can be used as a table lamp (switch and plug are on the
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1960s Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Metal

Rare Mid century teak German Old TV Cabinet bar/ sideboard, BY Schaub Lorenz
By Schaub Lorenz
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Rare Mid century teak German Old TV Cabinet bar/ sideboard, BY Schaub Lorenz 1950s Lamp switch
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Teak

Adjustable Floor Lamp, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant floor lamp with height adjustment and swivel arm. The lamp has a simple, conical shade
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20th Century European Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Metal

Adjustable Floor Lamp, 1990s
Adjustable Floor Lamp, 1990s
$1,055
H 74.8 in Dm 23.62 in
Glass Table Lamp
By Palwa, Noti Massari, Barovier&Toso, Gino Vistosi, Paolo Venini
Located in München, DE
Particularly beautiful glass table lamp from the 1960s. The lamp has a separately switchable socket
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Metal

Glass Table Lamp
Glass Table Lamp
$1,075
H 7.88 in Dm 9.85 in
1970's Architects Desk Lamp
Located in Bern, CH
1970's Model No. KN1 Architekt Desk Lamp. Max. 60W. On/Off switch on lampshade, with an additional
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1970s Swiss Industrial Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Metal

1970's Architects Desk Lamp
1970's Architects Desk Lamp
$280
H 31.5 in Dm 9.06 in
French Brutalist Chain Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold expression of mid-20th century French Brutalism, this striking table lamp is crafted from a
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Iron

French Brutalist Chain Lamp
French Brutalist Chain Lamp
$2,100 Sale Price
25% Off
H 34 in W 19 in D 19 in
Vintage Medical Floor Lamp
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial Floor Lamp with Dimmer Switch Height from floor to main upright: 37" - 57
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Medical Floor Lamp
Vintage Medical Floor Lamp
$1,600
H 57 in W 26 in D 13 in
Limestone Table Lamp, France, 1970
By Albert Tormos
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A vintage 1970s solid carved limestone lamp, France. Fully rewired with switch and E14 bulb
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1970s French Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Limestone

Limestone Table Lamp, France, 1970
Limestone Table Lamp, France, 1970
$1,554
H 9.45 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
1940s large rattan table lamp
Located in South Charleston, WV
off switch. The nailed rattan stripes add a lovely handmade and artisan feel to the lamp which has a
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Rattan

1940s large rattan table lamp
1940s large rattan table lamp
$995
H 34.5 in Dm 10.5 in
Desk Lamp by Hillebrand Lighting
By Hillebrand
Located in Berlin, DE
base with a silver button to switch the lamp on or off and a matching black shade. The lamp has a
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Metal, Brass

Desk Lamp by Hillebrand Lighting
Desk Lamp by Hillebrand Lighting
$585
H 19.69 in Dm 8.67 in
Large Pair Table Lamps Ceramic
Located in South Charleston, WV
lamps. On/off switch to lamps tested and working.
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Ceramic

Large Pair Table Lamps Ceramic
Large Pair Table Lamps Ceramic
$1,720 / set
H 30 in Dm 12 in
Mid-Century Minimalist Table Lamp
Located in Hamburg, DE
lighting effect. A knurled screw on the head of the lamp is used for fixing. The lamp has a pull switch
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Minimalist Table Lamp
Mid-Century Minimalist Table Lamp
$5,861
H 27.95 in Dm 17.72 in
Pair of Brass Cylindrical Lamps
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
light per lamp with split light switch. Newly made shades
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Cylindrical Lamps
Pair of Brass Cylindrical Lamps
$4,079 / set
H 15.36 in Dm 3.94 in
Floor Lamp by Italiana Luce
By Italiana Luce
Located in Palm Springs, CA
went into this design. The black dome can be adjusted. Floor on/off dimmer switch. Lamp measures 82
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Metal

Floor Lamp by Italiana Luce
Floor Lamp by Italiana Luce
$3,600
H 82 in W 11 in D 11 in
Single Yellow Porcelain Gourd Lamp
Located in Locust Valley, NY
on/off switch operates the lamp as well. Shade sold separately.
Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Piano Lamp - Germany, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
and the arm can be adjusted. The joint can be adjusted using a slotted screw. The lamp is switched on
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Piano Lamp - Germany, 1960s
Art Deco Piano Lamp - Germany, 1960s
$430
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Snake Cobra Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
via the characteristic hose arm to almost any position. The lamp has a cord switch. European Plug (up
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20th Century Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Metal

Vintage Snake Cobra Table Lamp, 1970s
Vintage Snake Cobra Table Lamp, 1970s
$704
H 15.75 in Dm 11.81 in
1970 Italian Glass Table Lamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970 Italian glass table lamp Light dimmer switch. Glass fogs up when bulbs are turned on. 3 bulbs
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1970s Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Steel

1970 Italian Glass Table Lamp
1970 Italian Glass Table Lamp
$6,929
H 23.63 in Dm 15.75 in
Pair of Glass Nautilus Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
-line on/off switches. The lamps take small candelabra base bulbs. Marble bases measure 3/4" thick, 16
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1980s American Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Marble

Pair of Glass Nautilus Lamps
Pair of Glass Nautilus Lamps
$3,200 / set
H 11.25 in W 16 in D 6 in
Sputnik Ten Light Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Denton, TX
Unusual ten light Sputnik style table lamp with three way switch that allows you to have the low
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Chrome

Sputnik Ten Light Table Lamp
Sputnik Ten Light Table Lamp
$1,500
H 29.5 in W 11 in D 16 in
Italian Floor Lamp by Leucos
By Leucos
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
glass shade. This lamp comes with a dimmer switch. Shade is 5.5 in diameter and 2.5 tall. This lamp
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1990s Italian Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Metal

Italian Floor Lamp by Leucos
Italian Floor Lamp by Leucos
$1,250
H 67 in Dm 11 in
Casella Polished Brass Desk Lamp
By Casella Lighting
Located in Chicago, IL
Casella Polished brass desk lamp. The switch cover appears to be missing. Will need to replace the
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Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Vintage Lamp Switch

Materials

Brass

Casella Polished Brass Desk Lamp
Casella Polished Brass Desk Lamp
$5,500
H 13.5 in W 16 in D 4.25 in
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Vintage Lamp Switch For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage lamp switch you’re looking for. Each vintage lamp switch for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and plastic. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage lamp switch — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage lamp switch bearing Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage lamp switch that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cedric Hartman, Angelo Lelii and Arredoluce produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Lamp Switch?

Prices for a vintage lamp switch start at $200 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $987.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

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.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

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.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Vintage Lamp Switch
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    On a floor lamp, a rotary switch is a part used to turn the light on and off. Specifically, it has a threaded stem with a knob at the end. To use it, you twist the knob. Find a collection of antique and vintage floor lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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.