Pair Of Vintage Chrome Cylindrical Table Lamps From Nessen Studios
By Nessen Studio
Located in Doraville, GA
A pair of vintage chrome Nessen table lamps, chrome cylinders with heavy chrome disks on the top and bottom.
Chrome
1970s Modernist Chrome Cylinder Von Nessen Table Lamp New York
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Walter Von Nessen Midcentury Modern 1970s Bronx NY Single Table Lamp Chrome Plated Modern Cylinder Tower Black Platform Base.
Chrome
Walter Von Nessen Style Table Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walter von Nessen style table lamp c.1960s, USA. The table lamp features a curved chrome and stainless body with articulating arm.
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Walter Von Nessen Walnut and Chrome Table Lamp, USA, Mid-Century
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant vintage table lamp designed by Walter Von Nessen, featuring a refined combination of warm walnut wood and polished chrome accents.
Chrome
$1,200
H 14 in W 15 in D 5 in
Rare Vintage Walter Von Nessen Swing Arm Desk Lamp Chrome Plated Steel 1970s
By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Lighting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This swing arm desk lamp was designed by Walter Von Nessen for production by his own studio in the 1960s. There are many versions of this design, some with circular domed bases and o...
Steel, Chrome
Rare Pair of Nessen "X" Shaped Table Lamps
By Nessen Lighting
Located in North Miami, FL
Exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail, these vintage JMF style original design, re-interpreted by NESSEN in the 70's made of ebonized wood and chrome fixture. Candelabra...
Chrome
Mid Century Von Nessen Chrome Table Lamp with an Acrylic White Dome Shade
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Von Nessen chrome table lamp with an acrylic white dome shade, sometimes called a mushroom lamp.
Chrome
$1,650 / set
H 14.5 in W 23 in D 8 in
Vintage Walter Von Nessen Mid Century Modern Chrome Swing Arm Desk Lamp - a Pair
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Walter Von Nessen (Unmarked) Mid Century Modern Chrome Swing Arm Desk Lamps with Brown Painted Collars - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 14.5" H x 23" W x 8" D...
Chrome
Chrome Black Faux Leather International Style Cylindrical Lamp after Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome International style table lamp after the designs of Walter Von Nessen.
Chrome
1960's Nessen Studio Carrara Marble Table Lamp Mid Century Modern
By Nessen Studio
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1960s Nessen Studio of New York Lamp in solid Carrara marble and chrome stem. The solid marble base with deep grey and purple veining is extremely heavy and a contrast to the visua...
Carrara Marble, Chrome
$1,950
H 20 in W 14 in D 5.75 in
White & Chrome 1950’s Mid Century Modern Greta Von Nessen Pivoting Desk Lamp
By Greta Von Nessen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
White & Chrome 1950’s Mid Century Modern Greta Von Nessen Pivoting Desk Lamp A refined and understated vintage desk lamp attributed to Greta Von Nessen, known for her elegant ...
Chrome
1970s Sculptural Chrome Table Lamp Sleek Tripod Base
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Modern Table Lamp Chrome Plated Tripod Base 35.5 h 14 x 14 Original vintage condition No lamp shade is included Refer to images
Chrome
Art Deco Machine Age Constellation Table Lamp by Walter Von Nessen for Chase
By Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in New York, NY
This iconic Art Deco Machine Age table lamp, known as the "Constellation," was designed by Walter Von Nessen for the Chase Brass and Copper Company circa 1935. Exemplifying the strea...
Chrome
$270Sale Price|50% Off
H 16.5 in Dm 14 in
Mid Century Modern Saucer Desk Lamp ... Space Age UFO Atomic Era Table Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage black early 1970s flying saucer desk/table lamp influenced by the atomic age of the moon landing and UFO sightings.
Metal
1970s Ateljé Lyktan Scandinavian Wood and Rattan Table Lamp, Sweden
By Walter Von Nessen, Josef Frank, Ateljé Lyktan, Svenskt Tenn, Markslöjd
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian modern lacquered wood and rattan table lamp manufactured by Ateljé Lyktan in the early 1970s.
Metal, Chrome
Unavailable
H 20 in Dm 8 in
Machine Age Art Deco Pair Von Nessen, Nessen Studio Fluted Chrome Table Lamps
By Nessen Studio
Located in Dallas, TX
Machine Age Art Deco pair Signed Von Nessen, Nessen Studio fluted chrome table lamps price reduced USA, c. 1930 Chrome-plated brass, glass, Bakelite/Catalin knobs Iconic early N...
Chrome
Vintage Streamline Machine Age Desk Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Dallas, TX
Very cool original design with high quality construction. Early Art Deco Walter Von Nessen styled fluted socket housing, Gilbert Rohde styled tubular arm, Kurt Versen like balls and...
Unavailable
H 12 in W 7.5 in D 9 in
Machine Age Art Deco Gilbert Rohde Attribution Pair Articulating Table Lamps
By Kurt Versen, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Dallas, TX
Machine Age Art Deco Gilbert Rohde Attribution Pair Articulating Table Lamps Matched pair iconic 1930s streamline modernist desk or end table lamps.
Brass, Enamel, Chrome
Unavailable
H 4.5 in Dm 5 in
Machine Age Art Deco Skyscraper Saturn Ringed Lamps / Night Lights, Set of Three
Located in Dallas, TX
Machine Age Art Deco Skyscraper Saturn ringed lamps or night lights, set of three An unusual pair Plaskon / Lucite night lights. Green and cream phenolic bases with chromed trim...
Copper, Chrome
Nessen Lighting Slate & Chrome Table Lamp
By Nessen Lighting, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s Minimalist table lamp by Nessen Lighting with a slate base and chrome stem.
Slate, Chrome
Vintage Tall Chrome Tube Lamps by Nessen, a Pair
By Nessen Studio
Located in Wilton, CT
Tall, Chic, & Handsome. A bold statement yet lovely accents. Heavyweight chrome tube lamps designed by Nessen Studio, who are known for their high quality pieces. Dual bulb lamping t...
Chrome
Vintage Calacatta Marble and Chrome Lamp by Nessen
By Nessen Studio
Located in Wilton, CT
Gorgeous and rarely seen extremely heavyweight lamp designed by Nessen Studio. Powerful block of Calacatta marble has breaths of warm veins throughout which accentuate the brass deta...
Marble, Brass
Walter Von Nessen Cylindrical Marble Base Table Lamp for Nessen Studios
By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walter von Nessen marble lamp c.1960s, USA. The table lamp features a cylindrical marble base, chrome stem, with double bulb socket and pull chains.
Marble, Metal, Chrome
Walter Von Nessen Table Lights
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
designer: Walter Von Nessen Manufacturer: Nessen Lighting Period/Model: Mid Century Modern Specs: Brushed Chrome condition These Walter Van Nessen floor lights are in exce...
A Pair of Mid Century Walter Von Nessen Lamps
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of vintage chrome table lamps designed by Walter Von Nessen.
Chrome
Two Vintage Midcentury Floor Lamps by Nessen Studio
By Nessen Studio
Located in Atlanta, GA
One floor lamp designed and manufactured by Nessen Studio. Chrome finish with chrome shade and a Lucite tray table attached. Labelled Nessen. Labelled Nessen Studio, NY.
Chrome
Sold
H 18.9 in Dm 12.6 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp MIRI by Neal Small for Nessen, 1970s, USA
By Neal Small, Nessen Lighting
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern table lamp. Model MIRI. Designed by Neal Small for Nessen, USA, 1970s.
Steel
Chrome Curved Stem Table Lamp for Chase USA
By Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chrome table lamp for Chase, c.1930s, USA. The Art Deco lamp features a curved stem and pivoting milk glass shade.
Chrome
Mid-Century Chrome Torchiere Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Chrome torchiere floor lamp, similar in style to Nessen lighting. Circa 1960. A bold, impressive and graceful lamp with oversize shade. Well-suited to a wide range of decors.
Chrome
Chrome Art Deco Table Lamp with Saucer Shade
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Atomic Age / Art Deco table or desk lamp with an attached saucer shade made from chrome-plated spun steel. Lamp has been professional rewired. Condition: Good vintage condition...
Steel, Chrome
Chrome Swing Arm Desk Lamp, 1970s
By Nessen Studio
Located in New York, NY
Chrome swing arm desk lamp. Excellent vintage condition with very little wear.. We offer free regular deliveries to NYC and Philadelphia area. Delivery to DC, MD, CT and MA are a...
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Saucer Desk Lamp ... Space Age UFO Atomic Era Table Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage black early 1970s flying saucer desk/table lamp influenced by the atomic age of the moon landing and UFO sightings.
Metal
Vintage Nessen Chrome Double Light Table or Desk Lamp
By Nessen Studio, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Hudson, NY
A very nice example of this versatile Mid-Century Modern table or desk lamp by Nessen. With a perfect chrome finish, each lamp is operated separately and can be tilted or swiveled al...
Vintage Nessen Studios Chrome Desk Lamp with Swing Arm, 1960's
By Nessen Studio
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-century modern Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio desk lamp with swing arm design and adjustable shade. The lamp has a sleek cylinder design with circular base in polished chrome a...
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Nessen Task Lamp
By Nessen Studio
Located in San Francisco, CA
This chrome task/desk lamp has the Nessen Lamps, Bronx, NY tag. The shade rotates, and the switch is on the shade.
Chrome
Pair of Large Vintage 1960s Teak and Steel Lamps by Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studio
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautiful pair of tall vintage 1960s lamps by Nessen, with chromed steel bases and square teak columns with inset stainless steel. Very handsome modern design, with double sockets ...
Pair of Nessen Chrome Marble Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of vintage Nessen chrome-plated cylinder form lamps on 11" diameter black Portoro marble bases. Double socket with new wiring.
Marble, Chrome
Vintage Pair of Chrome Desk Lamps
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of late Mid-Century Modern desk lamps in chrome. These are very well made and have adjustable lamps that slide up or down the post. Although similar to a lamp made by W...
Chrome, Steel
Industrial Bauhaus Style Chrome Nessen Table or Desk Lamp
By Nessen Studio
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This early vintage Nessen Studio table lamp has Bauhaus styling.
Metal, Chrome
Machine Age Art Deco Markel Table Lamp
By Markel Corporation
Located in Dallas, TX
Machine Age Art Deco Markel table lamp Rectangular-tube arm design with multiple Von Nessen - like rings. Iconic Markel ringed finials. Aluminum base banding with incised lines. ...
Chrome, Aluminum, Steel
Sold
H 12 in W 12 in D 6 in
Machine Age Art Deco Streamline Markel Desk Lamp Jeweler's Lamp Banker's Lamp
By Markel Corporation
Located in Dallas, TX
Machine Age Art Deco Streamline Markel Desk Lamp Jeweler's Lamp Banker's Lamp Banker Bankers Rare Canadian 1705 model (C.E.S.A. Hydro-Electric Power Commission) with the two fixed...
Aluminum, Chrome, Enamel, Steel
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
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