“Maija Mehiläinen” Table Lamp by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, Finland 1955
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko
Located in Utrecht, NL
While having the appearance of the insect itself, it also gives the impression of a beehive - especially when the lamp is switched on and the warm light seeps out in between the gaps...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp, Metal and Wood, German Design, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
The cable is guided on the shaft with a ring. The lamp has a pull switch. It is in very good condition with signs of wear and patina.
Metal
Mid-Century German Space Age Floor Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
The lamp has a foot switch. Have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources for any authenticity issues arising from misat...
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Plastic Table Lamp by Flemming Brylle & Preben Jacobsen
By Flemming Brylle & Preben Jacobsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
The diffusers or reflectors are thin and flexible, opaque plastic strips which are inserted between ribs in the acrylic and so impart the characteristic shape and lighting effect of ...
Plastic
Monumental White Raymor Pottery Table Lamp! 1960s Light up Base Neutral Decor
By Raymor
Located in Peoria, AZ
Magnificent detail in the pottery providing a lattice design which reveals a second lamp shade and a light up base. Base lamp controlled by separate turn switch on base.
Metal
Mid Century Modern Black and Brass Floor Lamp Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Wonderfully to combine with Mid Century Modern or Contemporary in a living room or bedroom. The floor lamp has an on/off switch and lights with one E 14 bulb. approx. measures: Diam...
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Danish Modern Metal Atomic Tripod Fiberglass Shade Table Lamp 50s
By Hansen Lighting Co., Frederic Weinberg
Located in Peoria, AZ
socket switch turns lamp on or off. Lamp is in very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear to the fiberglass, metal and enamel.
Fiberglass, Wood
$2,910Sale Price / set|20% Off
Willy Rizzo. Hollywood Regency Murano glass lamps by BD Lúmica, Spain, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, BD Lumica
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
They have triple light positions (1 bulb, 2 bulbs, or 3 bulbs at the same time) by switch on both the cable switch and the lamp holder switch.
Metal, Chrome, Silver Leaf
Extremely Rare Mid Century Two Armed Table Lamp or Desk Light Germany 1950s
By Kaiser Leuchten, Bünte und Remmler
Located in München, BY
It is wired, in working condition and runs on 110 / 230 volt. On/Off switch on the shades. The lamp shade can be switched on/off individually.
Aluminum, Brass, Chrome
Oversized Scandinavian Designer Turned Walnut Wood Lamps a Pair 1960's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-519 Pair Scandinavian hand turned walnut wood lamps Has on/off switch at socket and at base Height is to top of socket Shade not included Has matching wood and brass finials Takes...
Hardwood
$409Sale Price|20% Off
Anvia Almelo Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp with Metal Shade, 1965
By Anvia
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice rare Anvia Almelo, desk lamp. Aluminum shade. Small dent. Switch on the base. 1 large E27 bulb needed.
Metal
Luxus table lamps 1011 STIL, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, white glass, Sweden 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Forserum, SE
Each lamp features an organically shaped base in white glass with an acrylic detail at the top, a black plastic lampholder, and a white cord with an integrated switch.
Textile, Glass
Mid-Century Glass and Marble 3480 Table Lamp from Erco, 1960s
By Erco
Located in Hamburg, DE
Everything is very high quality processed and of high quality. The lamp is predestined for mirror headlamps. It has a cord switch.
Marble
Italian Zen Terra Floor Lamp by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, 1980s
By Artemide
Located in Hamburg, DE
The upper bowl can be tilted somewhat in both directions, which changes the light and appearance of the lamp. Both lamps can be switched independently of one another or use together.
Metal
Mid Century Modern Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Articulating Desk Lamp
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
It rests on a minimalist, weighted cream-enameled circular base, complete with its original toggle switch. This lamp represents the height of mid-century task lighting, offering a so...
Metal
1980s Table Lamp by Bottega Gadda Milano, in Chromed Brass, labelled
By Bottega Gadda
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1980s table lamp by Bottega Gadda Milano, Chromed Brass, labelled with on/off switch in the lamp holder.
Brass
MidCentury Swedish Bumling Floor Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
The heavy plate base made of steel and the stem are chrome-plated and contrast with the colored shade. The lamp has an E27 socket, which can be switched via a series switch on the sh...
Metal
Pair of Italian Brass and Glass Floor Lamps by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970's
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vilnius, LT
Both floor lamps has switch with dimmer function that allows you to adjust the lighting intensity.
Brass
Postmodern Halogen Table Lamp Style of Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Postmodern halogen table lamp style of Robert Sonneman for George Kovacs with brass plated double shaft, chrome plated capitals, black painted metal top & base, dim...
Metal
Large Swedish Modern Brass and Beech Table Lamp by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Harald Notini
Located in Värmdö, SE
This specific lamp has the switch on top of the shade as you can see in the pictures.
Brass
20th Century Spiral Lamp from the 70s Manufacture Ingo Maurer Design MChrome
Located in Epfach, DE
Beautiful vintage spiral lamp from the 70s from Ingo Maurer Design M . The lamp still has the original switch and cable.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Vintage Brass Black Table Lamp, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
With the brass flexible stem the table lamp is easy to switch in each direction. Furthermore the table lamp features one E 27 socket and an on/off switch at the base.
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century FA2 Floor Lamp by Peter Nelson for Architectural Lighting, 1960s
By Architectural Lighting Ltd.
Located in Hamburg, DE
A trademark of these lights is the characteristic "Cube Switch Box", a simple box made of milled aluminum with integrated pressure switches.
Metal
$1,045Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of 1970s Vintage Midcentury West German Ceramic Carstens Table Lamps
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
The two toggle switches of the lamps are different. Design & manufacture: Carstens Tönnieshof / Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Model Birillo Murano Glass Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
The lamp has 2 cord switches so that the two parts of the lamp can be switched separately.
Metal
20th Century Italian Vintage Pair of Brass Floor Lamps, Lights by Tommaso Barbi
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Each of the particularized lights are composed with three leaves, halted by arched, long arms, supported by a round base, featuring a one light socket. The lamps contain their origin...
Metal, Brass
Brass and Glass Floor Lamp 15193 by Harald Notini, Böhlmarks, Sweden
By Harald Notini, Bohlmarks
Located in Hägersten, SE
New hand sewn pleated lamp shade in off white chintz fabric. Chord light switch on the lamp fitment in working order.
Brass
Pair of Mid-20th Century Dutch Delft Blue-and-White Ceramic & Giltwood Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Brown textile-covered electrical cords with inline switches complete the lamp fittings. Measurements: 27" h x 11.5" w.
Ceramic, Giltwood
Early Dark Brown Oxford Table Lamp by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen 1960s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen, Arne Jacobsen, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Hans J. Wegner
Located in München, BY
It is wired, in working condition and runs on 110 / 230 volt. On/Off switch on the lamp shade. Delivery without bulb. Max. 40 Watt.
Metal
Cantilever Freestanding 6 Foot Floor Lamp with Travertine Base, Italy, c. 1980s
Located in Deland, FL
However this does not affect the structure nor the overall balance of the lamp. The light and switch work exactly as designed.
Travertine, Metal
Mid-Century Danish Model PH 5 Table Lamp by Poul Henningsen, 1960s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare table lamp version of the well-known PH 5 pendant lamp by Poulsen based on a design by Poul Henningsen.
Metal
1950s Scandinavian Swan Neck Gooseneck Task Desk Lamp Black & Brass Midcentury
By Erik Wärnå, Ewå Värnamo
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A very neat Midcentury Swedish swan neck desk lamp with a black aluminium shade, brass swan neck and unusually shaped, heavy cast steel base with switch.
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Italian Mid Century Modern Chrome Glass Table Lamp Sciolari Venini Murano 1960
By Venini, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Portland, OR
The lamp was just professionally rewired to American code, the power cord with an on off switch.
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Vintage White Bakelite Fazzoletto Table Lamp 1950s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
This table lamp shows an oval like base with a button switch, while the lamp shade features an amazing blossom like form.
Metal
Pair of Guglielmo Ulrich Table Lamps in Brass and Ivory Wood, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Roma, IT
The lamps retain their original base switches, which are still perfectly functional.
Brass
Italian Hollywood Regency Lotus Floor Lamp in Brass and Pink Glass, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
The polished brass shows light surface scratches and minor wear, most notably around the switch area. The lamp is fully functional and presents very well overall.
Brass, Metal
Brass Swing Arm Desk Lamp in Mid-Century Modern Style, Germany, 1970s
By Holtkoetter
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice swing arm Desk lamp . Brass . Turn switch on base . lots of patine .so stylish . 1970s Germany .
Brass
Vintage Danish Modern Organic Form Three-Light Teak and Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Doylestown, PA
The lights have the ability to be individually controlled by a brass knob switch on the lamp in addition to an on/off switch on the cord.
Marble, Brass
Pair or Mid Century Modern Tripod Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Brass is still like new with feet of leg tips. 3 - way switch on both lamps works smoothly. Priced and sold as a pair.
Brass, Sheet Metal
$1,185Sale Price|40% Off
Mitchell "Lumitone" Streamline Art Deco Bakelite AM Radio Table Lamp, 1941
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare 1941 model 1260 "Lumitone" streamline bakelite tube AM radio lamp by Mitchell Mfg. Co-Chicago. Featuring a fully tunable five-tube AM/BC radio built into a 60W single socket tab...
Bakelite
$1,045Sale Price / set|59% Off
Set Of Three Kaiser Lamps: Two Wall- And One Desklamp, Germany 1960s
By Kaiser
Located in Schwerin, MV
The elegant lampshade is equipped with two E 14 sockets. The table lamp is switched via a cord switch Height max. 90 cm Depth 68 cm Width 19 cm Foot diameter 19 cm Shade 32 x 17 x 6...
Metal
Vintage French Model Dum-Dum Egg Glass Table Lamp from SCE, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
In addition to the function as a functional light source, this lamp is a striking light object. The lamp has a cord switch.
Glass
Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Floor Lamp by SLZ Team for Swisslamps, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
The light can also be operated using a foot switch. The floor lamp is in very good condition with signs of wear and patina.
Metal
Mid-Century Type 1624 Table Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Hamburg, DE
A striking detail is the switch. Using a simple mechanism with a long lever, the lamp's push switch can also be operated underneath the shade.
Metal
Italian Space Age Lucerna Floor Lamp by Guzzini, Mid-Century Modern 1960s
By Guzzini
Located in Hamburg, DE
The lamp has a foot switch. The condition is very good with signs of wear and patina.
Metal
French Table Lamp with Porcelain Crane or Heron and Flowers, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Standard wire with EU plug and on-off switch. The lamp is in very good to excellent vintage and working condition, no defects at all.
Metal
$1,000Sale Price|24% Off
Multi-Directional Chrome Floor Lamp with "V" Base by Casella Lighting
By Casella Lighting
Located in San Diego, CA
The lamp, which has a dimmer switch, extends from 35" to 48" tall and is in excellent working condition.
Chrome
MId Century Moden Paul Evans Maple & Oak Table Lamp! Clean Design Decorator '70
By Paul Evans
Located in Peoria, AZ
A very rare lamp in marvelous condition! A switch turns on a single socket and the lamp provides and abundant amount of warm, beautiful light!
Maple, Oak
Swedish modern floor lamps by ASEA belysning by Bo Råman, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA, Bo Råman
Located in Hägersten, SE
New lamp shades in natural linen fabric. pull chord light switch on both lamps in working order.
Brass, Steel, Iron
Curved brass floor lamp model A4955 produced in Sweden by ASEA belysning
By ASEA
Located in Hägersten, SE
A very clever and unusual elegant aspect of the lamp. Light switch on top of the lamp fitting. Very good vintage condition with age related patina/oxidation mainly to the brass.
Metal, Brass
Set of 2 Vintage Textured Rough Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps, USA, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
The lampshades show only minor wear with some pressure dings and mild color-fading present. Both lamps light switches work exactly as designed and include standard bulbs.
Ceramic
Swedish Tripod Floor Lamp in Polished Brass and Linen, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Original light switch on the lamp holder in working order. New lamp shade with natural colored linen shade.
Brass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Silver Aluminum Black Metal Spotlight Table Lamp 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
The table lamp shows an on/off switch at the E 27 socket and a bakelite plug.
Aluminum
XXL POP Art Desk Lamp In The Postmodern Memphis Style of Haba 80s, 90s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
The flexible lamp can serve both as a desk or bedside lamp because it can be switched through a tilting switch on a black cable.
Wood
Vintage German Glass Ta 14 Cube Table Lamp from Peill & Putzler, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hamburg, DE
The thick glass breaks and sprinkles the light. The lamp has a cord switch. This piece has an attribution mark, It is completely authentic for any authenticity issues arising from mi...
Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Swiss Oversized Ceramic Table Lamps by Mattli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Features dual sockets and large conical diffusers with two switches / lamp to control each socket independently.
Brass, Metal
Vintage German Glass TA 14 Cube Table Lamp from Peill & Putzler, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hamburg, DE
The thick glass breaks and sprinkles the light. The lamp has a cord switch. Have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature source...
Glass
Mid-Century German Space Age Brass Floor Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
The manufacturer is very likely to be emperor. The lamp has a foot switch. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker.
Metal
Modern Vintage Mushroom Metal Plastic Grey Table Lamp RAAK Netherlands, 1980s
By RAAK
Located in Vienna, AT
The table lamp shows an on/off switch. The vintage condition is good.
Metal
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Italian Space Age Laura Table Lamps Bohr Valenti
By Olaf von Bohr, Valenti Luce
Located in Hamburg, DE
At the same time, the shade acts as the lamp’s on/off switch. The lamps are in very good condition with signs of use and patina.
Metal
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