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Ph 4/3 Table Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PH 4/3 - table lamp w. matt glass shades and nickel-plated steel. Poul Henningsen / Louis Poulsen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Ph 4/3 Table Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PH 4/3 - table lamp in browned brass w. white opal glass shades. Marked 'Patented'. Poul Henningsen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Core 3 Table Lamps by Christian Zahr
Located in Geneve, CH
Core 3 table lamps by Christian Zahr Dimensions: W 29 x D 11 x H 29 cm Materials: Concrete
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Concrete

Core 3 Table Lamps by Christian Zahr
Core 3 Table Lamps by Christian Zahr
H 11.42 in W 4.34 in D 11.42 in
Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 table lamp for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen’s legendary design stems
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum, Metal

Alena 3 Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Hand blown Murano glass base in black tone with black silk covered paper lampshade. The brightness and color are due to an artistic approach which is part of the historical and cultu...
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Alena 3 Table Lamp
Alena 3 Table Lamp
H 50 in Dm 16 in
Ellipse 3 Table Lamp by Atelier Demichelis
Located in Geneve, CH
Ellipse 3 Table Lamp by Atelier Demichelis Dimensions: W 53 x D 40 x H 80 cm Materials: patinated
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ellipse 3 Table Lamp by Atelier Demichelis
Ellipse 3 Table Lamp by Atelier Demichelis
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Poul Henningsen, 4/3 Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, C. 1927
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in High Point, NC
An early production example of Poul Henningsen iconic 4/3 table lamp, produced by Louis Poulsen
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

"Formland 3" Table Lamp by Leif Alring & Sidse Werner for Fog&Mørup, Denmark
By Fog & Mørup, Sidse Werner, Leif Alring, Fog and Morup
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the captivating "Formland 3" Table Lamp, a radiant masterpiece designed by Leif Alring
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Abyss No 3 Table Lamp by Ceren Gurkan
By Ceren Gurkan
Located in Geneve, CH
Abyss No 3 table lamp by Ceren Gurkan Dimensions: D20 x W14 x H45 cm Materials: Ceramic, handblown
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2010s Turkish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Blown Glass

Abyss No 3 Table Lamp by Ceren Gurkan
Abyss No 3 Table Lamp by Ceren Gurkan
H 17.72 in W 5.52 in D 7.88 in
Scandinavian Modern PH 4/3 Table Lamp by Poul Henningsen & Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
PH 4/3 table lamp designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen. The lamp is with
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1 2 3 Table Lamps Post Modern Geometric French Pop Art 1980's
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
1 2 3 Table lamps with geometric and pop art influences of the Post Modern 1980's Enamelled
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Transgenic Light #3 Table Lamp
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Roma, IT
Transgenic lights by Matteo Cibic is a series of three table lamps. The glass structures are
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Transgenic Light #3 Table Lamp
Transgenic Light #3 Table Lamp
H 45 in W 17 in D 12 in
Poul Henningsen 4/3 Table Lamp 1940s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Portland, OR
Lovely patinated brass table lamp by Poul Henningsen with lacquered copper top shade and yellow
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Poul Henningsen Ph 4/3 Table Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
lamps. PH 4/3 Table in its current form was introduced in 1966.   
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Dera 3 Table Lamp By Margherita Sala
By Margart
Located in Milan, IT
The desk lamp takes shapes from the animal and plant world. The lampshade in Lagenaria dried gourd
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Dera 3 Table Lamp By Margherita Sala
Dera 3 Table Lamp By Margherita Sala
H 19.69 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Model 4/3 Table Lamp By Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Gloucester, GB
Model 4/3 table lamp by Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s. - Chromed steel base and stem - On/Off
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Model 4/3 table lamp by Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Gloucester, GB
Model 4/3 table lamp by Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s - Chromed steel base and stem - On/Off switch
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Model 4/3 Table Lamp By Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Gloucester, GB
Model 4/3 Table Lamp By Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s - Chromed steel base and stem - On/Off switch on
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Model 4/3 Table Lamp by Louis Poulsen, Circa 1960s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Gloucester, GB
Model 4/3 table lamp by Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s - Chromed steel base and stem - On/Off switch
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Foscarini Buds 3 Table Lamp by Rodolfo Dordoni
By Foscarini, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with a transparent base that emphasises its pure shapes. Buds 3 is the smallest of the lot: the colour
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Foscarini Rituals 3 Table Lamp White by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Foscarini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The rituals lamps speak the language of beauty and poetry. They are made with hand blown glass
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Louis Poulsen PH 4/3 Table Lamp in Matte White by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
The fixture is designed based on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs the majority of the light downwards. The shades are made of metal and painted white t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

3 Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Table Lamps with Blue Conifer Cone by Fog & Mørup
By Fog & Mørup, Kaj Lange, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Three large table lamps with Blue Conifer Cone by Fog & Mørup For Royal Copenhagen Porcelain
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Poul Heningsen Table Lamp, model PH 4/3 of White Opaline Glass, 1950's
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The PH 4/3 table lamp designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen is a timeless
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Custom Rectangular Steel Table Lamp, Medium Version
Located in Palm Springs, CA
state. We have 3 table lamps listed and this is the medium size. Base is 10" wide and 6" deep
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21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps

Materials

Cut Steel

Vistosi LED Riflesso LT 3 Table Lamp with Gold Base by Chiaramonte
By Vistosi, Chiaramonte & Marin
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
No of bulbs: 10,5W 1340 lumens 3000 K Dimmer: DIM 4 Frame finish: Matte gold 3.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Vistosi LED Riflesso LT 3 Table Lamp with Copper Base by Chiaramonte
By Vistosi, Chiaramonte & Marin
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The LED light passes through a glass bubble to refract on a mirror in a game of continuous rebounds. Glass is not only a diffuser, but also an almost invisible intermediary between t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Vintage French Ceramic Green and Gold Table Lamps Marble Metallic, Set of 3
By Maison Jansen, Chapman Manufacturing Company, Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy, Louis Drimmer
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Vintage French ceramic table lamps - tall classic vase lamps with faux marble Set of 3 table lamps
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Large Poul Henningsen PH 4½-3½ Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen opaline glass PH 4½-3½ table lamp for Louis Poulsen. Executed in white opal glass
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel, Aluminum

‘Rituals 3’ Hand Blown Opaline Glass Table Lamp in White for Foscarini
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Foscarini
Located in Glendale, CA
‘Rituals 3’ hand blown opaline glass table lamp in white for Foscarini Designed by Ludovica
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

3 Light 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
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Early Poul Henningsen Copper Table Lamp, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
4/3) table lamp with original copper shades. Stand, switch and socket house of browned brass
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Early Poul Henningsen Copper Table Lamp, 1930s
Early Poul Henningsen Copper Table Lamp, 1930s
H 21.26 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Ceramic Table Lamp 3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Table Lamp Each ceramic piece is handmade and individually fired. Slight variations may occur during
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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Ceramic Table Lamp 3
Ceramic Table Lamp 3
H 19 in Dm 13 in
Ducas Table Lamp #3
By Lumis Fine Lighting 1
Located in Milan, IT
Perfect as nightstand light displayed in pairs in a refined, modern bedroom, this table lamp
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Ducas Table Lamp #3
H 25.2 in W 11.42 in D 10.24 in
Organic Table Lamp #3
By Cym Warkov Ceramics
Located in Minneapolis, MN
on socket. Linen, Burlap or handwoven Bouclé custom lamp shade. Base Dimensions: 11”High x 10” Wide
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2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Organic Table Lamp #3
Organic Table Lamp #3
H 22 in W 10 in D 7 in
Exquisite Danish Modern 3 Shade Glass and Walnut Lamp 1950s Mid Century Lighting
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Peoria, AZ
Gorgeous! DANISH MODERN 3 SHADE GLASS and WALNUT TABLE LAMP In the Manner of Modeline Lamp Co
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Multidirectional 3 Arms Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
An extraordinary multidirectional & retractable table lamp consisting of 3 arms in brass with
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Multidirectional 3 Arms Table Lamp
Large Multidirectional 3 Arms Table Lamp
H 33.08 in W 14.18 in D 12.21 in
Single Rembrandt Brass Lion Motif Table Lamp
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Single solid brass lion head and paw motif table lamp. Has 3-way push button on/off switch, made by
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Contemporary 3-diffuser Gold Table Lamp
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
A captivating, unconventional design distinguishes this stunning table lamp that showcases a
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Contemporary 3-diffuser Gold Table Lamp
H 23.63 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Laurel Table Lamp with Italian Glass Base
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Highland, IN
glass. The base is illuminated and the 3-way switch allows for the choice of light from the base, the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Monumental Pair Laurel Lamp Co. Brushed Aluminum, Walnut Base Column Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Substantial Laurel Lamp Co. tower table lamps in brushed aluminum and walnut, 1960s. 3' H
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Mid-20th Century American International Style Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Brutalist Acrylic and Plaster Table Lamp by Casual Lamps
By Casual Lamps of California
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Sculptural lamp by Casual Lamps. Cast plaster in a modern brutalist style. Hand painted finish and
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic, Plaster

Marbro Turned Glass Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Fulton, CA
A Marbro turned green glass table lamp retaining its original lamp shade with Greek key design
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Tall Walnut & Brass Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps attrib Laurel Lamp co
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural table lamps attributed to the Laurel Lamp Co. Tall
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp, Green
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp, Green
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20th Century Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp, Green
Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp, Green
H 18 in W 11.25 in D 11.25 in
Poulsen table lamp PH 4/3 1983
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in GOOR, NL
Simple, sophisticated and elegant is the best way to decribe this vintage table lamp by Poul
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Poulsen table lamp PH 4/3 1983
Poulsen table lamp PH 4/3 1983
H 22.45 in Dm 17.72 in
Set of 3 White Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 3 elegant ceramic table lamps, circa 1970. Dim : h 56x28cm, h 50x37cm, h36x25cm. Can be
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Totem Table Lamp by Mascia Meccani #3
By Meccani Design
Located in Milan, IT
This enthralling table lamp borrowed its stately look from totem poles, sharing with them the
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Totem Table Lamp by Mascia Meccani #3
Totem Table Lamp by Mascia Meccani #3
H 20.08 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Poul Henningsen Ph 3½-2½ Table Lamp
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
to provide comfortable, functional lighting. The PH 3½-2½ Glass Table lamp was designed in 1928 and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

3-Lens Table Lamp by Object Density
Located in Geneve, CH
3-Lens table lamp by Object Density Handmade Dimensions: Ø16 x 48 cm Material: Brass (Messing
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Table Lamp with 3 Lamps, circa 1960s
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
Unique vintage table lamp with a round brass base, 3 curved brass rods, and white frosted opal oval
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Table Lamp with 3 Lamps, circa 1960s
Vintage Mid-Century Table Lamp with 3 Lamps, circa 1960s
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H 17.72 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Set of 3 Italian Brass Table Lamps, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 3 Italian brass table lamps, 1980s Found in a noble apartment, they are intact and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Round Brass Table Lamp Spider Legs Mid-Century Modern, 1970
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern round brass urn shape table lamp with spider legs. In perfect 3 way working
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp 2 and 3 by Callum Partridge
Located in London, GB
Table lamp 2 & 3 are designed and made by British silversmith Callum Partridge. They are sold
Category

2010s British Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Table Lamp 2 and 3 by Callum Partridge
Table Lamp 2 and 3 by Callum Partridge
H 22.05 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Postmodern Black Ceramic & Lucite 3 Way Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible ceramic table lamp. Features a black design which bring together a a gloss and matte
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Lucite

Mid-Century Brass Walnut 3 Light Table Lamp
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century brass walnut 3-light table lamp. This lamp measures: 15 wide x 12 deep x 29 inches
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Alabaster French Mid-Century Table Lamp, '3/7'
Located in London, GB
An alabaster table lamp. France, c1950s. Sourced in a cluster of seven varied style
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster

Poul Henningsen Ph 4½-3½ Glass Table Lamp
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
used for wall, table and floor lamps. PH 4½-3½ Glass Table in its current form was introduced in 1990."  
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen Ph 3½-2½ Glass Table Lamp
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
½ Glass Table lamp was designed in 1928 and is one of many advanced projects undertaken by Poul Henningsen
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen Ph 3/2 Glass Table Lamp
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
, and creating soft shadows while using incandescent bulbs as a light source. PH 3/2 Table is a member
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

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3 Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 3 table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 3 table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. We have 78963 antique and vintage 3 table lamps in-stock, while there are 6731 modern editions to choose from as well. 3 table lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of 3 table lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco 3 table lamps are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made 3 table lamps over the years, but those made by Laurel Lamp Company, Artemide and Gordon & Jane Martz are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 3 Table Lamps?

Prices for 3 table lamps start at $1 and top out at $9,000,000 with the average selling for $1,973.

Finding the Right table-lamps for You

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.

Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About 3 Table Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The difference between a table lamp and a buffet lamp is the size. Although the two types of lamps come in similar heights, buffet lamps are usually narrower, so they take up less space on a buffet server filled with food. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The main difference between a table lamp and an accent lamp is its size. Generally, table lamps are larger pieces that people use for task lighting or to increase ambiance lighting in a room. Accent lamps tend to be smaller and provide supplemental light in spaces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lamps from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Your table lamps do not have to match but it definitely is important that they still go together. This can be done by making sure they are of similar style or have something in common such as color, shape, lamp shade, or metal type.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    How a table lamp works begins with its cord, which gets plugged into an electrical outlet that provides a source of energy. Halogen and incandescent bulbs contain filaments. The filament in a bulb is a conductor of electricity. It’s attached to contacts made of metal that are connected to a power supply. This allows for electricity to flow through it. When the electrical current cycles through the filament, this component gets quite hot and emits light. Find a large collection of vintage table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Buffet lamps, also known as console lamps or candlestick lamps, are light fixtures that range in height from 32 to 36 inches. The lamps feature a small shade and a narrow base silhouette, which resembles a slim column or candlestick. Shop for antique and vintage buffet lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Table lamps are often used as a reading light or for task lighting. They can also simply serve as part of a room’s decor, perhaps adding light to an area that doesn’t get any illumination from overhead lights. Shop a collection of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    How big a table lamp should be depends on your lighting needs and the size of the surface that you're placing the light fixture on. Most table lamps are 30 to 36 inches tall. On shorter tables, a taller lamp may be necessary to put illumination at eye level. Find a variety of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, ceramic table lamps can be painted. In fact, many lamps come with hand-painted finishes. If you choose to paint a lamp yourself, you may need two or more coats of paint to get the results you desire. You'll find a collection of ceramic table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best brand of table lamp is really a matter of personal preference. Choose a lamp that complements the style of your room and suits your lighting needs. On 1stDibs, find a range of table lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix an old table lamp, take it to an appliance or lighting repair shop that has experience working with the type of fixture that you have. Many problems can cause an old table lamp to stop working. A professional can determine the cause and use the correct tools to address it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage table lamps.
  • 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To determine what size lamp should be on a sofa table, measure the table from the bottom of the legs to the tabletop. Then, choose a lamp that is equal to or up to 1.5 times taller than the table. Shop a range of table lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    There is no single best company for table lamps. A well-crafted antique or vintage table lamp does more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior, and over the years, many manufacturers and designers have offered a range of visually appealing table lamps. Examples include Artemide, Gordon & Jane Martz, FLOS, Søholm Stentøj, Louis Poulsen and many others. Shop a large collection of table lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024


    A lamp for a console table should be between 25 and 32 inches tall. The table lamp’s shade shouldn’t exceed half the width of the console table.

    You’ll find that when it comes to arranging wall art, a decorator might suggest that the space on the wall above a console table is a great place for a large painting or a wall sculpture. In that case, you may wish to use a taller lamp for the table. If your table is smaller in scale or if you have a small mirror hanging on the wall above the console, you may wish to opt for a shorter lamp.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.

    Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”

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