MidCentury Chrome Round Italian Manufacturing Table Lamp, 1960
Located in Roma, Lazio
A small switch allows the lamp to be turned on and off. The wire and plug are original from the period, they have not been replaced.
Chrome
1970s Space Age Snake Table Lamp, Adjustable Metal & Plastic, Germany
Located in Hamburg, DE
The spherical shade is painted blue and can be rotated. The lamp has a cord switch. It is in very good condition with signs of wear and patina.
Metal
Max Ingrand Table Lamp #2278 for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Uithoorn, NL
No damages on the glass or lamp. Original push-switch on base. Published: Fontana Arte 6, manufacturer's catalog.
Brass
Colibrì Table Lamp by Albini, Helg, Piva for Sirrah, 1983
By Sirrah, Paolo Piva, Franca Helg
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This plastic lamp can be switched on/off just by touching the triangle cover on the top of the lamp.
Metal
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Glass Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
A light source (E27) serves as a floodter, the other light sources (6x E14) illuminate the interior. The lamp has a double foot switch to be able to switch the flooder and lower part...
Metal
$1,145Sale Price|20% Off
Mid century medical lamp by Hala Zeist, Netherlands 1960s
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist
Located in ECHT, NL
The base is height adjustable to a maximum of around 250cm. The lamp is switched on by a toggle switch on the top of the shade.
Metal, Aluminum
1970s Italian Murano Glass Table Lamps in White Opaline and Brass
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
This is the point of the lamps, and it is why the switching matters. Each lamp carries two bulbs — one seated inside the glass body, one above it under the shade — and a single inlin...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$408Sale Price|37% Off
Stylish Art Deco Table Lamp in Cast Brass
Located in Søborg, DK
Rewired with a brown twisted cloth flex and grounded. Original Bakelite lamp holder with on off switch. In house made lampshade not included but can be purchased separately.
Brass
Vintage Hillebrand Desk Lamp, Metal & Brass, Mid-Century Modern
By Hillebrand
Located in Berlin, DE
This vintage desk lamp, designed by the renowned Hillebrand Lighting in the 1970s, features a black base with a silver button to switch the lamp on or off and a matching black shade.
Metal, Brass
Large Italian White Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp with Chrome, 1970s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
At the lower edge of the shade the glass becomes partly transparent, a subtle detail that you only notice from up close. When the lamp is switched on, the thick opaline glass spreads...
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Swedish modern brass and glass table lamp by ASEA belysning 1940s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, ASEA
Located in Hägersten, SE
Opaline glass diffuser with original hand pleated lamp shade made in cotton. Light switch on the lamp base in working order.
Brass
Elegant table lamp. France 1950s. Jacques Adnet. Leather, brass.
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Köln, NW
French Design Classic The table lamp is switched on and off using the additional built-in intermediate switch, not with the white switch.
Brass
$744Sale Price|49% Off
Vintage Stiffel Brass and Glass Torchiere Floor Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Lomita, CA
It emits a soft light through the torchiere shade. It is on a two-way switch. The lamp is functional and still beautiful and in nice vintage condition.
Brass
Desk lamp mid modern century attributed to Armand Jonckers
By Armand Jonckers
Located in Bruxelles, BE
The system of switch on/off is specific because you need to push on the superior part of the lamp to switch it.
Copper
Unique Handcrafted Midcentury Alabaster Cupid Table Lamp / Romantic Night Light
Located in Lisse, NL
The mainly white circular back, the warm honey-coloured details, the beautifully carved Cupid and the warmer base all work together in a very decorative and harmonious way. Even when...
Alabaster
Italian Floral Glass and Brass Tulip Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
The composition recalls the stylised botanical forms seen in Italian lighting houses active in the Veneto region during the late twentieth century, where metalwork and decorative gla...
Brass
Mid-Century German Space Age Table Lamp from Cosack
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
The lamp has a cord switch. It is covered from the bottom with felt to protect the surfaces.
Metal
Lyfa Table Lamp with White Metal Shades and Nickel-Plated Frame 1940s
By Lyfa
Located in Lejre, DK
Table lamp by Lyfa with white metal shades, nickel-plated frame and brown cord with switch.
Metal
Böhlmarks, Scandinavian mid century table & wall lamp 15581, Sweden, 1950s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Forserum, SE
The lamp is fitted with a switch on the cord, and the manufacturer’s hallmarks, along with the model number, are stamped on the metal.
Aluminum, Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Bronze Floor Lamp by Bankamp Leuchten
By Bankamp Leuchten
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful adjustable Bronze floor lamp. Ideal reading lamp. pull down switch . Large E27 bulb needed .1970s Germany. very good condition .
Bronze
Mid century brass tripod table lamp, 1950s, Atomic age
Located in Hägersten, SE
The decorative top part works as the lamps light switch. Very good vintage condition with light age related wear and patina.
Brass
White Gi-Gi table lamp by Umberto Riva for Fontana Arte, 1990s
By Umberto Riva, Fontana Arte
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The parts are connected by a bayonet lock. The lamp can be switched on with the dimmer attached to the high-quality textile electrical cord.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Tripod Floor Lamp, Elegant 1960s Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
The shades are fixed with disc -shaped brass screws. The lamp has a pressure switch at each version. In this way, the umbrellas can be switched independently of one another.
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Tripod Floor Lamp with Thick Bicolor Murano Glass
Located in Antwerp, BE
When illuminated, the opaline lower section produces a soft, warm and evenly diffused glow, while the ruby-red upper section becomes particularly vibrant. When switched off, the lamp...
Metal
RAAK D2300 Tube Floor Lamp the Netherlands, 1960
By RAAK
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The lamp is in fantastic original condition and even has its original on/off floor switch.
Metal, Aluminum
$453Sale Price / set|43% Off
Vintage Glass Mushroom or Champignon Lamps 1960 Germany
Located in Oirlo, LI
These are 2 beautiful glass Mushroom or Champignon table lamps with switch ideal as bedside lamps but also beautiful in your living room.
Glass
Vintage Crystal and Brass Column Table Lamps - Style of William Kessler Baccarat
Located in Centennial, CO
Note the gorgeous incising in the brass fittings, as well as the charming hairy paw feet on the base. Each lamp lights up beautifully and has an 88" long gold silk cord with thumbwhe...
Crystal, Brass
Mauro Manetti Silver Pineapple Table Lamp, 1960's
By Mauro Manetti
Located in Hastings, GB
The lamp has been re-wired completely with new switched lamp holder The light is wired, in full working order, but as with all our lighting we would always suggest it is fitted an...
Metal
Archimede Seguso Murano Ribbed Emerald Green Glass Lamp Applied Crystal Collar
By Archimede Seguso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Professionally rewired for U.S. use with a clear cord and inline on/off switch, the lamp is offered as shown with the fitted black shade.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Torchiere Reading Lamp Style of Kurt Versen
By Kurt Versen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegant and simple with numerous positions for the reading lamp. Torchiere and flexible reading lamp have separate switches.
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Mid-Century IT Task Lamp from Louis Poulsen, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
The spring arm is a classic design, which can also be found on Luxo L-1, for example. The lamp has a large switch on the front of the shade.
Metal
Mid-Century Wood and Brass Tripod Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
The simple drum screen was professionally renewed and covered with a translucent parchment. The lamp has a train switch with a brass pin. Additional information: Materials: Metal, W...
Metal
Cedric Hartman Parallel Bar Brass and Stainless Steel Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The lamp has a brass dimmer switch on the underside of the shade.
Brass, Stainless Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Table Lamps by Louis Poulsen, 1960s, Denmark
By Louis Poulsen, Per Iversen
Located in Værløse, DK
One shade has a slight tilt, and one lamp has an on/off switch that can be somewhat temperamental but remains functional. * Dimensions (H × W): 50 cm × 36 cm * Mounted with approxima...
Metal
Mezzaluna Floor Lamp by Bruno Gecchelin, Chrome & Marble, 1974
By Bruno Gecchelin
Located in Berlin, DE
Integrated within the lamp head is a dimmer switch, allowing the light intensity to be adjusted with ease.
Marble, Metal, Chrome
Swedish modern"Grazia" ceramic table lamp by Stig Lindberg
By Stig Lindberg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Made from carrara ceramic with hand painted floral pattern made with a silver paint. The lamp fitting is made from brass and has a light switch on the lamp socket in working order.
Brass
1960s Space Age Aluminum Table or Wall Lamp, Minimalist Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
The lamp has a cord switch. The lamp is ideal for use with mirrored bulbs (not included).
Metal
Mid-Century Space Age Tripod Globe Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
The supply line runs visibly through the base lamp and runs out below. The lamp has a cord switch.
Metal
Afra& Tobia Scarpa, Butterfly Floor Lamp, Flos, White Edit., Italy Design 1985
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Krefeld, DE
A control is set into the stem, and the lamp also has an inline switch on its cord. This example bears a Flos label identifying the Butterfly model and its Italian manufacture.
Metal
Gaetano Sciolari Stilnovo floor lamp model 4013 Italy 1950
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Its combination of beauty and functionality ensures it remains just as striking in contemporary interiors as it would be in a classic mid-century design setting. The lamps feature tw...
Marble, Brass
Steneby Hemslöjdsförening Sweden, 1940s modernist table lamp Scandinavian design
Located in Forserum, SE
It comes complete with the original Bakelite lamp holder featuring an integrated switch, and includes a white textile lampshade.
Textile, Bakelite, Beech
Mid Century Modern Height-adjustable floor lamp by Stiegler Marbach
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Height-adjustable floor lamp by Stiegler Marbach Designer unknown Maker Waldemar Stiegler, Marbach Germany Era 1960s Material Metall High 159 cm Diameter 25 cm Condition good ...
Steel
Mid-Century German Space Age Star Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
In contrast to the shiny chrome, the simple, black plate foot is. The lamp has a foot switch. European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replac...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Stiffel Table Lamps, Aged Bronze, USA, 1960s
By Stiffel, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Lamps have on/off switch at base and neck.
Brass
$991Sale Price|45% Off
Aluminium 'COLOMBA' Desk Lamp by Walter & Moretti, France 1972
By Walter & Moretti
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
All aluminium constructed desk lamp which uses a unique wireless switch system.
Aluminum
Murano Tesserine Glass Mosaic Mushroom Table Lamp Attributed to TAO, Italy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Professionally rewired with a cloth-covered cord and inline switch, the lamp is ready for immediate use while preserving its original character.
Metal
Scandinavian modern table lamp, Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Bertil Brisborg
Located in Forserum, SE
Crafted from brass, steel, and elm, it features a bullet-shaped shade that can be adjusted in multiple directions. The lamp has an integrated light switch on the base and a curved ar...
Brass, Steel
Red and brass table lamp by ASEA belysning, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Hägersten, SE
Light switch on the table lamp base in working order. Overall good vintage condition with slight wear and patina to the red lacquer.
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Stilnovo Style Tripod Cone Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
At the top of the frame there is a brass ring that serves as a handle. The lamp has a cord switch. It is in very good condition with signs of wear.
Metal
Pair Of Neoclassical Style Ruby Red Urn Form Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The lamps with two emitting arms with on/off switches.
Metal
$962Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Italian Globe Floor Lamp from Stilnovo, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
The arms are adjustable in different directions and the globes are made of opaline glass. The three lamps can be switched on or off independently for more or less light emission.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist LZ 17 Counterweight Floor Lamp Cedric Hartman 1960
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Hamburg, DE
The rotary switch on the lamp head has been replaced with a foot switch.
Metal
$247Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Piano Lamp by Pfäffle, Adjustable Shade, 1965
By Pfäffle-Leuchten Schwenningen 1
Located in Schwerin, MV
The shade, also painted, is adjustable via a ball joint. The lamp is switched on via a toggle switch on the shade.
Metal
Mid-Century Space Age Minimalist Tripod Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
The simple drum screen was professionally renewed and covered with a translucent parchment. The lamp has a train switch with a chrompine. European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of thi...
Metal
Pair of Accademia Wall Lamp by Cini Boeri for Artemide 1978
By Artemide, Cini Boeri
Located in Barcelona, ES
With its textured black lacquered steel triangular structure, off-white cotton fabric diffuser, versatile lamp holders, and elegant switch on the cord, these lamps combine functional...
Iron
Pair of Accademia Floor Lamp by Cini Boeri for Artemide 1978
By Artemide, Cini Boeri
Located in Barcelona, ES
With its textured black lacquered steel triangular structure, off-white cotton fabric diffuser, versatile lamp holders, and elegant switch on the cord, these lamps combine functional...
Iron
$10,882 / item
Accademia Floor Lamp by Cini Boeri for Artemide 1978
By Artemide, Cini Boeri
Located in Barcelona, ES
With its textured black lacquered steel triangular structure, off-white cotton fabric diffuser, versatile lamp holders, and elegant switch on the cord, these lamps combine functional...
Iron
Pair of Costantino Persiani Table Lamps by Obor, Italy, c.1960
By Obor
Located in Chicago, IL
Obor began as a U.S. fluorescent importer in the 1950s and evolved into a leading decorative-lighting maker, celebrated for futuristic designs and robust construction. • Designer: Co...
Chrome
Bibip floor lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The reflector is manoeuverable via a ring that remains cool even when the lamp is switched on. The lamp is stabilised by a semi-spherical ceramic base that is filled with sand.
Aluminum
Pop Art Yellow Vintage Plastic Ball Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
One E 27 socket and an on/off switch The floor lamp is in very good vintage condition.
Aluminum, Chrome
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