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Impeccable Extendable Arm Lumilux Study Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impeccable extendable arm Lumilux study lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Brushed brass base
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass

Impeccable Extendable Arm Lumilux Study Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impeccable extendable arm Lumilux study lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Brushed brass base
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass

Impeccable Extendable Arm Lumilux Study Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impeccable extendable arm Lumilux study lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier. Brushed brass base
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass

Brass Celestial Armillary Globe Study Table Lamp, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Made circa 1950, each Mid-century solid brass study lamp features an armillary globe as the
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1950s American Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass

Telescopic Brass Floor Standing Lamp Swivel Angle Reading Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Telescopic Brass Floor Standing Lamp Swivel Angle Reading Lamp This charming floor Standing Study
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Brass

Plexiglass Metal Chrome Table Lamp, 1970s Italian design
By CE.VA Study
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimalist and rational Italian design table lamp, 1970s, design CE.VA study.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Metal

Midcentury pair of floor lamps by MAE Lamp, Sweden 1970s
By MAE Lamp
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of floor lamps by MAE Lamp, a renowned Swedish company. Elegant design with original gold
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass

1970's Metal Study Table Lamp
Located in Marbella, ES
1970's metal study table lamp.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Vintage Study Lamps

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Metal

Vintage 1970's Metal Study Table Lamp
1970's Metal Study Table Lamp
H 23.63 in W 7.88 in D 13.78 in
Table Lamp Artemide Pallade Study Tetrarch
By Studio Tetrarch
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Table lamp Artemide Pallade study Tetrarch.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Laurel Lamp Company Mushroom Floor Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Fulton, CA
Iconic mushroom floor lamp with tulip base by Laurel lamp Company. 57 inches high. 12.5 inch
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Steel

Glass Lamp by the Rembrandt Lamp Company
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glass lamp by the Rembrandt Lamp Co. Wood base is 6.5" wide, 6.5" deep and 4" high. Glass
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Brass

Iridescent Ceramic Table Lamps - a Pair
By Sunset Lamps
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of iridescent ceramic table lamps made by Sunset Lamp Corporation. Vases shine in oil pinks
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1980’s Ceramic Rose Table Lamp
By Harris Lamps
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large ceramic table lamp made by Harris Lamps, circa 1980. An elegant ’O’ shaped ceramic body is
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1980s American Vintage Study Lamps

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Ceramic

1980’s Ceramic Rose Table Lamp
1980’s Ceramic Rose Table Lamp
H 20 in W 18 in D 6 in
Laurel Lamp Company Tripod Display Floor Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Laurel Lamp Company Display Floor Lamp. Two glass shelves that can be adjusted and moved up and
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Metal

A pair of large Coastal Style Harris Lamps Ceramic Table Lamps- Circa 1980's
By Harris Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of large Coastal Style Harris Lamps Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps- Circa 1980s. Feature a
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Table Lamp by Modeline Lamp Co.
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
Gorgeous single lamp made from wood with mosaic stone detailing. Made by Modeline Lamp Co., circa
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Stone, Brass

Laurel Lamp Co, Table Lamps, Copper, USA, 1970s
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of copper table lamp designed and produced by Laurel Lamp Co, USA, c. 1970s. Dimensions of
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Copper

Brass and Marble Corinthian Column Lamps
By Westwood Lamps
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of classical style Table lamps consisting of fluted brass columns with Corinthian capitals and
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Mid-20th Century North American Neoclassical Vintage Study Lamps

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Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass

Brass and Marble Corinthian Column Lamps
Brass and Marble Corinthian Column Lamps
H 31.75 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Brushed Nickel Lamps by Westwood Industries
By Westwood Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brushed nickel lamps with a cinched waist and a stylized leaf and convex dot pattern
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Ceramic Lamp by the Rembrandt Lamp Company
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Ceramic blue crackle glaze lamp by the Rembrandt Lamp Co. Lamp measures 33" high from base to the
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass, Steel

Table Lamps by The Majestic Lamp Co.
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a timeless duo of sophistication and charm: the Mid-Century Table/Bedside Lamps by
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Table Lamps by The Majestic Lamp Co.
Table Lamps by The Majestic Lamp Co.
H 20.48 in W 9.06 in D 6.7 in
Table Lamp for Modeline Lamp Co
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A mahogany and brass table lamp with decorative stone rocks.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Stone, Brass

Table Lamp for Modeline Lamp Co
Table Lamp for Modeline Lamp Co
H 45 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in
Pair of Brutalist Brass Lamps with Nails by Laurel Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful pair of Laurel Lamp Company Brutalist lamps. They feature welded nail decoration on
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1970s American Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass

Asian Style Ceramic Table Lamp by Wildwood Lamp Company
By Wildwood Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Asian style ceramic table lamp by Wildwood Lamp Company, circa 1990s. This lamp is in
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass

1970s Laurel Lamp Company Telescopic Floor Lamp Pair
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Pair of tall modern Laurel floor lamps in brushed nickel manufactured by Laurel Lamp Co USA
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Nickel

Classic Modernist Floor Lamp by Laurel Lamp Company
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist floor lamp by Laurel Lamp Company, minor wear to brushed brass base. Enhance any
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass

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 Study Lamps

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Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Nickel

Pair of Art Deco Woka Desk Lamps
Pair of Art Deco Woka Desk Lamps
H 17 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Sculptural Brutalist Lamp by the Laurel Lamp Mfg. Company
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Free shipping within the continental United States. Sculptural brutalist table lamp on wood base
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1960s Brutalist Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Laurel Lamp Co., Table Lamps, Chrome Metal, Glass, USA, 1970s
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of chome metal and glass table lamps produced by Laurel Lamp Co., USA, c. 1970s. Sold
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1970s American Vintage Study Lamps

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Chrome

Mid-Century Swiss Clamp Table Lamp from Swiss Lamps International
By Swiss Lamps International
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist clamping light from Swisslamps in white and aluminum. A simple and restrained design. The luminaire head shows a slim spotlight. He can be arranged individually via an OM...
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Metal

Mahogany Figural Midcentury Lamp by Laurel Lamp Co
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dramatically shaped mahogany sculptural table lamp on a brass and black base by the famed Laurel
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Mahogany

Original Art Deco Bauhaus Swiveling Aluminium Floor Lamp of the Period
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A very elegant swiveling (Measure: 140-250cm) floor-lamp made in aluminium and chrome-plated iron
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Study Lamps

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Aluminum

1970's Chrome Robot Lamp by Torino Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
Highly desirable chrome robot standing lamp by Torino Lamps, 1978. Often believed to be of Italian
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1970s American Space Age Vintage Study Lamps

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage Brass Plated Laurel Lamp Co. Table Sculptural Lamps MCM Pair Of
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of sculptural Mid-Century Modern table lamps end or night table lamps or console lamps
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Brass, Steel

Vintage WILDWOOD Table Lamps Ceramic Gilt Paw Footed Pair
By Wildwood Lamps 1
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Pair of Vintage WILDWOOD Ceramic Table Lamps with Gilt Gold Leaf
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1980s Chinoiserie Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Brass

New Lamp "Skyline" Light
By New Lamp
Located in Dronten, NL
Large architectural table or floor lamp, attributed to New Lamp, manufactured in Italy in the 1970s
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Chrome, Sheet Metal

New Lamp "Skyline" Light
New Lamp "Skyline" Light
H 23.63 in W 16.54 in D 8.67 in
Wildwood Ming Table Lamp
By Wildwood Lamp Company
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Ming style table lamp made by Wildwood. A ceramic vase is hand painted with gilt foliage, dotted
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1990s American Ming Vintage Study Lamps

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Ceramic

Wildwood Ming Table Lamp
Wildwood Ming Table Lamp
H 26.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Mushroom Table Lamps by Laurel Lamp Co. C1965
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple and elegant table lamps by the Laurel Lamp Company, Newark NJ. Sculptural Milk
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Art Glass, Milk Glass, Paint

60s 70s adjustable floor lamp Swiss Lamps International Switzerland metal
By Swiss Lamps International
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s adjustable floor lamp Swiss Lamps International Switzerland metal Object: floor lamp
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1960s Swiss Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clover Lamp Company Floor Lamp
By Clover Lamp Company
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Mid Century Modern Clover Lamp Company Floor Lamp in very good vintage condition. Measures
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Metal

Substantial Laurel Lamp Co. Mirrored Travertine Table Lamp, 1960s
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Mid Century Laurel Lamp Co. Rough Cut Beige Marble & Mirror Table Lamp. Featuring two sided
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Travertine, Nickel

Vintage Postmodern Large Ceramic "Hot Air Balloon" Pink Striped Table Lamp
By Sunset Lamps
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Postmodern Large Ceramic "Hot Air Balloon" Pink and Blue Striped Table Lamp by Sunset Lamps
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Study Lamps

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Ceramic, Lucite

Vintage Laurel Lamp Co Silver, Brass, Lucite Sculptural Lamps Mid-Century Modern
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in North Miami, FL
These very sculptural pair of Mid-Century Modern Laurel lamps are unusual, they have brushed
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Brass

Modern Hollywood Regency Style Ceramic Palm Form Table Lamps, Pair
By Harris Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fabulous Hollywood Regency style pair of palm form glazed ceramic table lamps by Harris. These
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1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Modernist Polished Chrome lamps by Laurel Lamp Company
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1970's Modernist Lamps by Laurel lamp company. The Lamps have a polished chrome and brushed
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Sculptural Brutalist Lamp by the Laurel Lamp Mfg. Company
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sculptural brutalist table lamp on wood base manufactured by the Laurel Lamp Company in Newark, N.J
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Copper, Steel

Sculptural Brutalist Lamp by the Laurel Lamp Mfg. Company
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sculptural brutalist table lamp on wood base manufactured by the Laurel Lamp Company in Newark, N.J
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Copper, Steel

White Frosted Glass Table Lamp by Laurel Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare sculptural shape white frosted glass table lamp, designed in the 1960s by Laurel Lamp
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Glass

Laurel Lamp Co. Abstract Mast Form Walnut & Brass Table Lamp, C. 1960
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gerald Thurston Style Laurel Lamp Co. Walnut and Brass Table Lamp. Featuring a balanced, open
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Laurel Lamp Co Large Frosted Glass Teardrop Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
laurel lamp co large frosted glass Teardrop style MCM table lamp This vintage MCM lamp is a rare find
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Glass

Style of Laurel Lamp Co Modern Chrome Table Lamp Pair
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pair of Chrome Table Lamps in the style of Laurel Lamp Company unmarked 23.5 h x 15.75 diameter
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Alabaster Table Lamps by Wildwood Lamp Company c.1980s, USA
By Wildwood Lamp Company
Located in Glasgow, GB
A sculptural pair of orange alabaster table lamps, classically formed in the Hollywood Regency
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Mid-Century Modern "Tulip" Table Lamp by Laurel Lamp Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Highly desirable MCM "tulip" table lamp by Laurel Lamp Co., circa 1960s. There are three lamps
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Metal

Classic Modernist Double -cone parchment shade lamp by Majestic Lamp Co.
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Double -cone parchment shade lamp by Majestic Lamp Company,, 40 years in business
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Brass

Laurel Desk Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Laurel Lamp, c.1960's, USA. This lamp features an adjustable and bendable gooseneck with blush
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Metal, Pewter

Laurel Desk Lamp
Laurel Desk Lamp
H 20 in W 7 in D 12 in
60s 70s Swisslamps Lamp Light Floor Lamp Metal Space Age
By Swiss Lamps International
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Swisslamps lamp light floor lamp metal space age Object: floor lamp Manufacturer
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1970s European Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1975 Post-Modern Chrome Bubble Ball Robot Lamp by Torino Lamps
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The 1970s chrome ball joint robot lamp by Torino Lamps is a striking, retro piece of functional art
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Folk Art Carved Wood Lamp
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Folk art carved wood lamp. Wood base is 9" square. The wood lamp (including base) measures 23
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Study Lamps

Materials

Brass

Folk Art Carved Wood Lamp
Folk Art Carved Wood Lamp
H 27 in W 9 in D 9 in
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Vintage Study Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage study lamps is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage study lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. We have 5781 antique and vintage vintage study lamps in-stock, while there are 48 modern editions to choose from as well. Vintage study lamps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Vintage study lamps are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Vintage Murano Gallery, Poul Henningsen and Louis Poulsen each produced beautiful vintage study lamps that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Study Lamps?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,219, while they’re typically $6 on the low end and $58,000 highest priced.

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 Study Lamps
  • 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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Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales

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