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Vintage moon lamp
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vintage ceramic moon lamp.
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1940s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Ceramic

Vintage moon lamp
Vintage moon lamp
H 7.88 in Dm 7.09 in
Full Moon Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage French table lamp made from lacquered capiz (windowpane oyster shell) backed with velum
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

Vintage Full Moon Lamp
Full Moon Lamp
H 18.5 in Dm 15.5 in
Vintage Moon Lamp by Kare Design done in Verner Panton Style, Spain 1980s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a Postmodern lamp, called Moon Lamp, manufactured by Kare Design. The
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1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Steel

Set of 2 Mid-Century Moon Lamps in Teak Wood, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Moon lamps made of wood. These lights are attributed to various manufacturers and designers
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Plastic, Wood

Verner Panton White Moon Lamp Visor Lamp, Op-Art, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Vienna, AT
An early model of the iconic Space Age mid-century moon lamp, also known as the visor pendant lamp
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Metal

“Moon-lamp” by Verner Panton for Dominici.
By Verner Panton
Located in Barcelona, ES
The lamp consists of a large numbers of ring-shaped, lacquered of white discs which are suspended
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Aluminum, Brass

Lamp "Moon" design Kare Spain 1980
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This "moon" lamp dating from the 1980s was produced and designed by the Spanish brand "kare". The
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1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Moon Lamp

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Metal

Vintage Lamp "Moon" design Kare Spain 1980
Lamp "Moon" design Kare Spain 1980
H 14.97 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Lamp "Moon" design Kare Spain 1980
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Rare blue "moon" lamp dating from the 1980s, produced and designed by the Spanish brand "kare
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1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Moon Lamp

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Metal

Vintage Lamp "Moon" design Kare Spain 1980
Lamp "Moon" design Kare Spain 1980
H 19.3 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
The Moon Lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A "moon" fixture suspended from the wall via a teak arm. Drop is adjustable. Lamp consists of
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Steel

20th Century, Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce The Moon Table Lamp 604
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Turin, Turin
, which is no longer in operation today. The Moon Lamp was designed for Arteluce Italy in 1969. Gino
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Metal

Vintage Clear Glass and Chromed Metal Chandelier, Timeless Decorative, Moon Lamp
By Carlo Nason
Located in Milano, IT
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier - Space Age Glass Lamp - Blown Glass Globe Light Intriguing and
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Chrome

1960s Panton Style "Dynamic" Lamella Ring Pendant Moon Lamp by Vest, Austria
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Verner Panton, VEST Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful white hemispherical Space Age lamella pendant light from the 1960s, model "Dynamic" designed and executed by Wilhelm Vest, Austria. Similar to the lights of Hans-Agne Jak...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Metal

Verner Panton Moon Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Verner Panton
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Lacquered metal version of the Panton moon lamp from the 1960s. Produced by Louis Poulsen. Fully
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Steel

Vintage Italian Chrome Concentric Circle Armillary Table Lamp or Wall Sconce
By Henri Mathieu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
/ concentric circles which can fan out to create an armillary sphere reminiscent of various "Moon Lamps" by a
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Chrome

20th Century, Gino Sarfatti Pendant Lamp Moon mod. 2130
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Turin, Turin
, which is no longer in operation today. The Moon Lamp was designed for Arteluce Italy in 1969. Gino
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Aluminum

Moon Sconce by Hans Agne Jakobsson, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
A sconce designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson in the 1960s, known as the "Moon Lamp". It is composed of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Wood

Moon Sconce by Hans Agne Jakobsson, 1960s
Moon Sconce by Hans Agne Jakobsson, 1960s
H 9.85 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
French Curved Moon Rattan Suspension Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French curved moon suspension lamp France, circa 1970’s Natural fiber woven shade Newly rewired
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1970s French Vintage Moon Lamp

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Natural Fiber, Wood

Lanciotto Galeotti, Goose and Moon Table Lamp
By Lanciotto Galeotti
Located in Hastings, GB
Lanciotto Galeotti, goose and moon table lamp, for Ida Bellini Vintage gold-plated table lamp
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Moon Lamp

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Metal, Gold Plate

Lanciotto Galeotti, Goose and Moon Table Lamp
Lanciotto Galeotti, Goose and Moon Table Lamp
H 22.45 in W 17.72 in D 8.27 in
Plastic Moon Rock Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Andre Cazenave
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Beautiful Italian table lamp in the shape of a moon rock. It has an extraordinary design in the
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Plastic

Plastic Moon Rock Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Plastic Moon Rock Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
H 9.06 in W 13.78 in D 11.82 in
1970 Floor Lamp Moon, by Henri Mathieu
By Henri Mathieu
Located in Paris, FR
Floor lamp with 3 balls, 3 bulbs, conditions of use.
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1970s French Space Age Vintage Moon Lamp

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Aluminum

1980s Moon and Fire Forged Iron Standing Lamp
Located in Marbella, ES
Colorful 1980s original design and paint standing lamp with four half moons in the middle, topped
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Late 20th Century Spanish Vintage Moon Lamp

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Iron

1980s Moon and Fire Forged Iron Standing Lamp
1980s Moon and Fire Forged Iron Standing Lamp
H 76.78 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Samuel Parker for Slamp, Lamp Model “Moon”, 1994
By Samuel Parker
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Samuel Parker, attributed to. Slamp, edited by. Table lamp in plastic in white and blue color
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Moon Lamp

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Plastic

20th Century Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Lamp Chandelier mod. Six Moon
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Turin, Turin
Six Moon Lamp is a perfect representation of ingenious simplicity and elegance. Polished brass
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Metal, Brass

Rare Half Moon Brass Floor Lamp by Cedric Hartman
By Cedric Hartman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Cedric Hartman rare half moon brass reading floor lamp is an exquisite blend of timeless design
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Chrome

Mid-Century Chrome "Moon Light" Table Lamp, circa 1970s
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Mid-Century chrome "Moon Light" table lamp, circa 1970s. The lamp has a squat chrome base and a
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Chrome

Set of three Moon Rock Lamps attributed to André Cazenave
By Andre Cazenave
Located in London, GB
A set of three moon rock lamps. Natural rock shape fiberglass with marble dust. Largest lamp
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1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Marble

“Moon” Table Lamp designed by André Ricard for Metalarte.
By Metalarte Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
Table lamp manufactured by “Metalarte” in 1970s in Barcelona. A chrome cylindrical base supports
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1970s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Chrome

Romeo Moon Floor Lamp by Philippe Starck for Flos
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flared, fluted and fabulous. The Flos Romeo Moon-F lamp features a fluted clear glass shade, which
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Steel

Chinese Blue and White Moon Flask Table Lamp, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Blue and White Moon Flask Table Lamp, 20th Century
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20th Century Vintage Moon Lamp

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Ceramic, Wood

Moon rock style table lamp made from fiberglass, France 1970s
By Andre Cazenave
Located in ECHT, NL
Space age table lamp. In the style of the moon rock lamp series by Andre Cazenave. The globe is
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Vintage Moon Lamp

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Concrete

Moon rock dora lamp by André Cazenave for Singleton, 1960’s
By Andre Cazenave
Located in Delft, NL
Moon rock dora lamp by André Cazenave for Singleton, 1960’s
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Plastic

Moon rock dora lamp by André Cazenave for Singleton, 1960’s
By Andre Cazenave
Located in Delft, NL
Moon rock dora lamp by André Cazenave for Singleton, 1960’s
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Plastic

Yellow "Moon" Table Lamp by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, France 1990s
By Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, Ligne Roset
Located in Stockholm, SE
Yellow "Moon" Tablelamp by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac for Brossier France 1990s Jean-Charles de
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1990s French Post-Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Metal

Frankart Style Nude Silhouette Silver Moon Spelter Table Lamp by Sarsparilla
By Sarsaparilla
Located in Van Nuys, CA
silhouette against a radiant moon motif glass disc. The lamp features a toggle light switch and takes a
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1970s American Vintage Moon Lamp

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Metal

Organic Modern Black Lacquered Wood & White Alabaster "Moon" Table Lamp
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Handcrafted Black Enameled Wood & White Alabaster Table Lamp. Featuring a Black lacquered wood root
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1980s American American Craftsman Vintage Moon Lamp

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Alabaster

Sculptural "Bulb Moon" Glass Table Lamp by Glashütte Limburg, Germany 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in DE MEERN, NL
? Look no further than the vintage Glasshütte Bulb Moon table lamp. Crafted in the renowned German
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Chrome

Frankart Style Nude Nymph Silhouette Moon Black Spelter Table Lamp by Sarsparill
Located in Van Nuys, CA
silhouette against a radiant moon motif glass disc. The lamp features a toggle light switch and takes a
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Moon Lamp

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Metal

Moon-Shell table lamps glass Peill Putzler- Zebra series 1960-set
By Peill & Putzler
Located in The Hague, NL
Magical and stylish Zebra pattern table lamps. The lamps are made by the renowned German
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Glass

André Cazenave 'DORA' Moon Rock Lamp, Roland Jamois Edition, France 1980's
By Andre Cazenave
Located in London, GB
Offered here is an iconic, vintage Mid-Century "Dora" Moon Rock table/floor lamp, designed by André
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Marble

"Half Moon" Floor Lamp designed by Bruno Gecchelin for Skypper, Italy, 1970s
By Bruno Gecchelin
Located in Roma, IT
our "Mezza Luna" floor lamp. The 500w halogen lamp is contained in an orientable half-moon in white
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Metal, Chrome

Table Lamp Natural Alabaster Full Moon French Art Deco Style, 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Alabaster lamp in round shape of full moon held by two hands Ntural Alabaster and resin
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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Moon Lamp

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Alabaster

A 'Dora' Moon Rock Lamp Designed by André Cazenave for Singleton, Italy, 1970s
By Singleton, Andre Cazenave
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A hard-to-find 'Dora' Moon Rock lamp designed by André Cazenave for Singleton, Italy, 1970s. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Fiberglass

Blue and Cream "Moon" Table Lamp by Samuel Parker for Slamp, Italy, 1980s
By Slamp, Samuel Parker
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant "Moon" Reflex lamp designed by Samuel Parker for Slamp Italia. This wonderful lamp was
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Brass

Pair of French 1980s Silver-Plated Bronze & Orange Lucite Half-Moon Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French 1980s Silver-Plated Bronze & Orange Lucite Half-Moon Table Lamps France, 1980s
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Bronze

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Moon Table Lamps by Hustadt-Leuchten 1960s Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two rare and beautiful Mid-Century Modern 'Moon' table lamps. Manufactured by Hustadt
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Chrome, Metal

A Space-Age "CUFFIA" FLOOR LAMP by FRANCESCO BUZZI for BIEFFEPLAST, Italy 1970
By Francesco Buzzi
Located in PARIS, FR
, allowing a lot of light variations, inthe spirit of the sixties "mezzalune" and "moon" lamps creations
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Moon Lamp

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Metal

Pair 1930s French Art Deco Gilt Bronze Flamingos Aginst Silk Half Moon Shade
By Maison Charles
Located in Opa Locka, FL
against a silk half moon. The casting is gilt bronze, the shades are silk. I had the shades redone in the
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Moon Lamp

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Bronze

Mezzaluna Floor Lamp
By Bruno Gecchelin, Skipper
Located in New York, NY
An iconic 1970s Italian "Mezzaluna, half-moon" floor lamp in black enamel and chrome with a black
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Marble, Enamel, Chrome

Mezzaluna Floor Lamp
Mezzaluna Floor Lamp
H 76 in W 16 in D 16 in
Memphis Style Modern Pair of Bedside Lamps Table Lamps Black White Glass 1990s
Located in Vienna, AT
vibe and feel. The half moon shaped lamp shade striped in black and white looks like sunbursts with
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Glass

Pair of Modernist Italian Alabaster Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Half Moon Italian Modernist table lamps. Segmented front shades with three types of
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Alabaster, Metal

Gibigiana Lamp Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1980s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in toronto, CA
Compasso d’Oro Award in 1979; the shaded Romeo Moon Table Lamp (1995) and Archimoon Soft Task Lamp (1998
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1980s European Post-Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Steel

French Oversized ‘Dora’ Rock Lamp by André Cazenave for Singleton, 1969
By Andre Cazenave
Located in Chicago, IL
glow of the moon. Each Dora lamp is hand-finished, making every piece one-of-a-kind. André Cazenave
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Resin

Medium French ‘Dora’ Rock Lamp by André Cazenave for Singleton, 1969
By Andre Cazenave
Located in Chicago, IL
glow of the moon. Each Dora lamp is hand-finished, making every piece one-of-a-kind. André Cazenave
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Resin

Large French ‘Dora’ Rock Lamp by André Cazenave for Singleton, 1969
By Andre Cazenave
Located in Chicago, IL
the moon. Each Dora lamp is hand-finished, making every piece one-of-a-kind. André Cazenave (1928
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Resin

Space Age Vintage Nude Black Metal Plastic Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
known for creating funky and round designs inspired from the moon landing. The floor lamp has one
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1960s Space Age Vintage Moon Lamp

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Metal

Iconic “La Lune Sous Le Chapeau” Table Lamp by Man Ray
By Man Ray
Located in Weesp, NL
function fuse seamlessly. The “La Lune Sous Le Chapeau” (“Moon Under the Hat”) table lamp is a rare, new
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1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Metal

Hala Post Modern Cantilevered Floor Lamp with Half Dome Shade in White
By Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Post Modern white enameled metal Hala cantilevered floor lamp with half moon shade. Adjustable
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1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Metal

1974 Bruno Gecchelin Standing Floor Lamp in White & Marble for Skipper, Italy.
By Gruppo Skipper, Skipper, Bruno Gecchelin
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
An iconic 1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian Mezzaluna (half-moon) extendable floor lamp by Bruno
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Marble, Carrara Marble, Chrome

Pair of Midcentury Handmade Stoneware Table Lamps by Einar Johansen for Soholm
By Einar Johansen, Søholm Stentøj
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of midcentury Handmade Stoneware table lamps model 3001 by Einar Johansen for Soholm This
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Stoneware, Ceramic

Italian modern Floor lamp in matt glass lampshape and black metal, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Floor lamp with half-moon lampshade in matt glass and black metal mesh. On the front of the
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Moon Lamp

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Metal

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Vintage Moon Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage moon lamp available at 1stDibs. Each vintage moon lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and plastic. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage moon lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right vintage moon lamp, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Louis Poulsen, Aquarius Mirrorworks, Inc. and Modeline Lamp Co. each produced at least one beautiful vintage moon lamp that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Moon Lamp?

Prices for a vintage moon lamp start at $224 and top out at $7,500 with the average selling for $1,093.

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 Moon Lamp
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    There are many great moon lamps on the market-- it's really a matter of preference. When you’re shopping for moon lamps and other lighting, it’s good to keep in mind how you want the room to feel as well as how the fixtures will look in amid your other furnishings and design scheme. Shop moon lamps and pendant lights from 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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.

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