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Rare Prototype Aluminium Desk Lamp by Peter Nelson 1960s
By Peter Nelson, Architectural Lighting Ltd.
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Very rare unique desk lamp This is a prototype lamp - a one off - designed by Peter Nelson and manufactured by Architectural Lighting Ltd. A beautiful, very good quality, well eng...
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Used Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Danish Søholm Stentøj ceramic table lamps stoneware Svend Aage Jensen
By Einar Johansen, Soholm Pottery, Maria Philippi, Svend Åge Jensen
Located in Vorst, BE
Pair of Danish Mid-Century stoneware table lamps of the 1970s, design by Svend Aage Jensen. Scuptural lamp bases made of chamotte clay with earth-tone glaze, chocolate brown and be...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Pair big Danish Søholm Stentøj ceramic table lamps stoneware Svend Aage Jensen
By Einar Johansen, Maria Philippi, Soholm Pottery, Svend Åge Jensen
Located in Vorst, BE
Pair of Danish Mid-Century stoneware table lamps of the 1970s, design by Svend Aage Jensen. Scuptural lamp bases made of chamotte clay with earth-tone glaze, chocolate brown and be...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Louis Drimmer Mid century ceramic table lamp, tortoise motif
By Louis Drimmer
Located in Herentals, BE
Vintage lamp base signed Louis Drimmer with custom-made lampshade in sand-colored jacquard fabric. The table lamp has a gold-colored cord, on and off button and plug. There is an E 2...
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Used Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

20th C. United Wilson Blue and White Ormolu-Mounted Porcelain Lamps, Signed Pair
By United Wilson Co. 1
Located in Doylestown, PA
Pair of late 20th century ormolu and crackle porcelain lamps by United Wilson Porcelain, signed. Stunning blue and white vase form lamps with ornate ormolu mounts. Part of United Wi...
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Used Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

American Stained Glass 1920's Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful American 1920's honey-cream color-stained glass table lamp.
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1920s American Used Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

3 Table Lamps by A. Tonello and A. Montagna Grillo 1970
By A. Tonello and A. Montagna Grillo 1
Located in Manzano, IT
3 Table Lamps by A. Tonello and A. Montagna Grillo 1970 Stile Vintage Periodo del design 1970 - 1979 Production Period 1970 - 1979 Year Manufactured 1970 Country of Manufacture Italy...
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1970s Used Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Lovely Set of Italian Design Table Lamps in Minimalist Stilnovo Style Brass 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous pair of Italian 1950 design table lamps/lights in the style of stilnovo. Patinated brass frame with white metal shades. The shades can be adjusted to a desired angle. The...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Thomas Fuchs Murano Glass Luna Lamp in Tobacco Glass
By Thomas Fuchs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Twin light with brushed chrome standard and mounts. An amber glass flat flask with applied clear glass threads around the body. With an amber glass finial. 75 watt bulb for each sock...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Midcentury Design Plastic and Chrome Table Lamp by Aka, Germany, 1960s
By AKA Elektrik
Located in Praha, CZ
- around 1960s - Germany, marked by manufacturer jr.
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Table or Bedside Lamp with Ceramic Base by Ditmar Urbach, 1960s
By Ditmar Urbach
Located in Praha, CZ
Black, yellow and white little table or bedside lamp made by Ditmar Urbach in former Czechoslovakia in the 1960's. There are some signs of use, all visible in the photos. Bulbs: 1x E14.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Yellow Metal Cube Glass Space Age Pair of Table Lamps by Luci, 1970s, Italy
By Luci Milano
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Yellow Metal Cube Glass Space Age Pair of Table Lamps by Luci, 1970s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. It has European plug. It can be converted to other countrie...
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1970s Italian Space Age Used Table Lamps

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Metal

Pair of Brass and Ceramic Arc Table Lamps by Kelby
By Kelby
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Interesting pair of mid century modern, table lamps by Kelby feature brass bases, stems and original finials with intersecting, black and white, course-graned, ceramic arcs.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Industrial Adjustable Table Lamp/Instala Děčín, 1960's
By Instala Děčín
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Lacquered Metal,Chrome New cabling 1x60W,E27 or E26 socket Re-polished Fully Functional US plug adapter included Good Original condition.
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1960s Czech Industrial Used Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Maitland Smith Tesselated Stone Table Lamp, Brass Accent, Square Base
By Maitland Smith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Maitland Smith Tesselated stone table lamp, brass accent, square base. Lampshade NOT included.
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Late 20th Century Used Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Brass

Vintage Porcelain Table Lamps by Daniela Weiß For Lindner, 1980s, Set of 3
By Lindner
Located in Bastogne, BE
Set of three identical exquisitely hand made porcelain table lamps. They were designed by Daniela Weiß for famous German company LINDNER. The base is made in the Baroque style. Styl...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Midcentury Adjustable Bakelite Table Lamp by Eric Kirkman Cole, 1950s
By Eric Kirkman Cole
Located in Praha, CZ
One small dent on a base 1x40W, E25-E27 bulb US plug adapter included.
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps

Materials

Bakelite

Italian Neon Table Lamp Ciaro by Zerbetto Italy 1975
By Zerbetto
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Ciaro Italian table lamp from Zerbetto designed by Boccato, Gigante, and Zambusi Architetti, Italy 1975. The striking cap consists of Plexiglas and the base is made of plasti...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

1990's Pair of Plug Bronze Lamps
By Enzo Missoni
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of bronze lamps showing plug and bulbs No shade provided Dimensions given without shade.
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1990s European Used Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1990's Pair of Plug Bronze Lamps
1990's Pair of Plug Bronze Lamps
H 46 in W 24 in D 10 in
Large Crystal and Chrome Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Nessen Lighting
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of crystal and chrome Mid-Century Modern table lamp.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Gorgeous Midcentury Pottery Table Lamp by Fog & Mørup
By Aluminia, Fog & Mørup
Located in Søborg, DK
Absolutely gorgeous midcentury pottery table lamp by Fog & Mørup of Copenhagen for Aluminia of Denmark. This beautiful table lamp has such a classic midcentury design to the shape an...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Swedish Modern Blue Art Glass Lamp by Johansfors
By Johansfors Glasbruk
Located in New York, NY
Swedish modern art glass lamp in a deep blue. Lamp has been rewired for the USA with nickel fittings and clear cord. 100W max bulb. Shade not included.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Monumental Isamu Noguchi Akari 25N Floor Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Isamu Noguchi Akari 25N floor lamp. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures by Isamu No...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Anglo-Japanese Used Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Table Lamp Designed by Tore Kullander, Pewter and Brass, Sweden, 1930s
By Tore Kullander
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table lamp designed by Tore Kullander, Sweden 1930s. Pewter and brass with a textile shade. Measurements: H: 51 cm / 1' 8 3/4" Diameter: 26 cm / 10 1/4"
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Table Lamps

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Brass, Pewter

Set of Capiz Shades, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 circa 1960's Italian capiz shades. Sold individually. Measurements: Height 5.5" Diameter 7.5".
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1960s Italian Used Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Table Lamp from vi. Bi Ceramic Torino from 1950s
Located in Vienna, Austria
Italian ceramic table lamp, signed: "Vi.Bi Ceramic Torino N. 978", designed by Mario Mesini. Very good condition.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Very Nice Sculptural Bronze Lamp in the Style of Robert Phandeve
By Robert Phandeve
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Bronze table lamp signed Perfect condition Dimensions given without shade No shade provided.
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1960s French Used Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

American Postwar Design Textured Table Lamp, by Gary DiPasquale
By Gary Dipasquale
Located in New York, NY
American postwar design grey and white textured bulbous square base table lamp with a glazed tapered and flared neck designed by acclaimed and collectible artist Gary DiPasquale.    
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Used Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Italian Design by Tonello Montagna Grillo Table Lamp
By A. Tonello and A. Montagna Grillo 1
Located in Brescia, IT
Table lamp design by A. Tonello and A. Montagna Grillo 1970s "Pyramid" Metal Lamp with Fabric Shade Perfect working order. Bibliography: La rivista dell Arredamento Interni,...
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1970s Italian Modern Used Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Modern Stacked Tall Red White and Transparent Lucite Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Modern Lucite table lamp in red, white and transparent Lucite pieces with Nickel Hardware. Wired for the U.S. and uses a regular or LED light bulb. The shade is not included. Measur...
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2010s American Modern Used Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Art Deco Articulated Table Lamp in Chrome Metal, circa 1930
By Gras Ravel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco articulated table lamp in chrome metal, circa 1930 Industrial design.
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1930s European Art Deco Used Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Elegant Tall White Enamel and Brass Hourglass Lamp by Stewart Ross James
By Stewart Ross James, Hansen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Elegant, sexy extra tall white enamel and brass Hourglass lamp by Stewart Ross James for Hansen, amazing quality and design, Can be used as table or floor lamp measuring 50 inches hi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Daniel-Jean Primeau Lamp
By Daniel-Jean Primeau
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Beautiful lamp made by Daniel-Jean Primeau. It's made of handblown colored glass spirals encased in a clear cut-glass cube. The base is made of solid granite with brushed stainless s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Used Table Lamps

Materials

Granite, Stainless Steel

Daniel-Jean Primeau Lamp
Daniel-Jean Primeau Lamp
H 24.5 in W 14 in D 15 in
Test Tubes Lamps with Bubbling Colored Liquid
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Unique collection of 14 glass lamps of different shapes and sizes with a test tube, chemical aspect, with colored liquid inside. The bulb inside the lamp is heating the liquid in ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Hand-Forged Stainless Steel Lamp by Curtis Norton
By Curtis Norton
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning hand-forged stainless steel lamp by Curtis Norton. Wonderful triangulated tapering arch construction which surface acts like a mirror. Measurement is to top of socket.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Used Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

GHERPE Lamp /Superstudio / POLTRONOVA Italy
By Superstudio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gherpe table or floor mood lamp (1968). Superstudio (Italy) / Poltronova. Animal-like & changeable in shape, thanks to its "scales" that revolve around a central pivot / laser-cut...
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Used Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Bronze Table Lamps by Régis Royant
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of bronze table lamps by Régis Royant. Possibility to be sold one by one
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2010s European Used Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Prag-Rudniker Table Lamp
By Prag-Rudniker Korbwaren-Fabrication
Located in Wien, AT
Prag-Rudniker Table Lamp Original condition
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Used Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Prag-Rudniker Table Lamp
Prag-Rudniker Table Lamp
H 18.9 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Forged Stainless Lamp by Curtis Norton
By Curtis Norton
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Hand forged table lamp made from bent sheet metal by Curtis Norton and polished to a high luster. Wonderful sculptural shape and presence. The mirrorlike luster of the stainless te...
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Late 20th Century American Used Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Contemporary Lighting Collection by Jonas Fernando Pires
By Jonas Fernando Pires
Located in Chicago, IL
Pavilion is very excited to continue its dialogue with contemporary French design and welcomes Jonas Fernando Pires to Pavilions contemporary collection. Born in Paris in 1987, Jon...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Used Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

19th Century Carved Wooden Capital Table Lamp
By Francine Villier-levy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century carved wooden capital has been mounted on plexiglas and bronze base by Francine Villier-Levy. Lamp is in our NYC showroom in the NY Design Center.
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19th Century Belgian Used Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Brass / Aluminum Table Lamp by Haws Drinking Fountain Co.
By Haws
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An industrial styled open shaped table lamp body made of brass ribs sitting on a heavy spun aluminum base topped by a wide rimmed linen shade. Marked on the bottom made by the Haws D...
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1950s American Industrial Used Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Daro and Hertched Attributed Pair of Table Lamps Tiger Eye White Resin
By Daro and Hertched
Located in New York, NY
Pair of table lamps in tiger eye incrusted white resin thought to be made during a temporary association of Daro and Hertched.
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Late 20th Century Belgian Used Table Lamps

Materials

Resin

Enzo Francesconi Pair of Rotating Lamp
By Enzo Francesconi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Enzo Francesconi, Italy Circa 1960 Lacquered metal and opaline glass H_31,5 cm (12,4 in.) D_26 cm (10,2 in.)
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Akari Model 1AG Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 1AG light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper, ink and bamboo ribs with the original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light s...
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Early 2000s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Used Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Enigme Art Deco Style Woman Sculpture on top of an Obelisk Lamp Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Enigme” Original “Max Le Verrier” Sculpture in Art Deco style, France Beautiful lady sitting on an Obelisk. She seems to be hypnotized and fascinated by the lighted Glass Ball. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Used Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Marbro Lamp Company Uranium Glass Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Skokie, IL
Marbro Lamp Company Uranium Glass Table Lamp This tall and elegant table lamp is attributed to the Marbro Lamp Company. The sculpted glass base is made of Uranium glass, also known ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

One Porcelain Table Lamp
By Hutschenreuther
Located in Antwerp, BE
One German Hutschenreuther porcelain table lamp. Signed Leonard. Measures: Height base 43 cm. Diameter base 17 cm. The lampshade is not included in the price.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

One Porcelain Table Lamp
One Porcelain Table Lamp
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H 16.93 in Dm 6.7 in
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Mushroom Table Lamp Clear to White Milk Glass 1975
By Arte Nuova Murano
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic mushroom shape table lamp with a clear to white base and shade. One piece which sends a soft glow of light. Has a flea bite on its base, pictured. Otherwise in excellent vi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Mid Century Ceramic Pineapple Table Lamp by Marcello Fantoni (attr.) Italy 1970s
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Munich, DE
Highly decorative Mid-Century Modern table lamp with an orange ceramic base representing a pineapple. Designed probably by Marcello Fantoni, Italy, 1970s. Executed in orange colored...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Marble Glass & Chrome Table Lamp
Located in Praha, CZ
Small table lamp made of chrome base and marble glass lamp shade. There is one small chip in the inner side of the glass (see photo). Bulb: 1 x E14-E15.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Piano Lamp or Desk Light by Pfäffle 1960s Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern piano lamp or desk light. Manufactured by Pfäffle Leuchten, 1960s, Germany. Adjustable height and shade. Executed in brass, steel and cast iron, the pia...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Akari Model 20n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari Model 20N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures by Isamu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamps Model B-195, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of brass table lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in great original condition. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, 1960s. Signed. Measure: Height 50 cm.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Table Lamp in Cut Crystal and Bronze
Located in New York, NY
This gleaming Art Deco Table Lamp in Cut Crystal and Bronze originates from the United States, Circa 1925. Features a dome form cut crystal shade with immaculate stylized geometric m...
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1920s American Art Deco Used Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Akari Model 3A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 3A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchii. The shade is made from handmade washi paper, wood and bamboo ribs with authentic Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light scu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps

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Metal

Leather Table Lamp, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, FI
Table lamp, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Leather, brass details. Stockmann fabric shade. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Used Table Lamps

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Brass

Rare Oversized Rock Lamp "Dora" by André Cazenave, Atelier A, France, 1969
By Andre Cazenave, Atelier A
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Original oversized "Dora" rock lamp designed by Andre Cazenave (1928 - 2003) for Atelier A in France, circa 1969. Naturally shaped rock ambiance lamp featuring a luminous oversized p...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Table Lamps

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Marble

Single Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French glazed porcelain table lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 17" Height to shade rest: 27" Diameter: 8"
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1950s French Used Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Banci Firence Pair of Italian Geometric Marble and Chrome Table Lamps
By Banci Firenze
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of 1970s modernist lamps. The design is cantilevered anchored by a solid black marble base. Retain their original lamp shades.
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1970s Used Table Lamps

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Marble

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Used Table Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of used table lamps is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique used table lamps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Used table lamps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Used table lamps bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Used table lamps have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Laurel Lamp Company, Gordon & Jane Martz and The Marbro Lamp Company are consistently popular.

How Much are Used Table Lamps?

Prices for used table lamps start at $1 and top out at $9,000,000 with the average selling for $1,900.

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 Used Table Lamps
  • 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 ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A buffet lamp can be used on a buffet, bedroom dressers, hall console tables, sofa tables, etc. They are identified by their long narrow necks and tiny shades. Find a variety of buffet lamps on 1stDibs to meet your requirements.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Artists can use a variety of lamps in their studios. Desk lamps with adjustable arms and shades are popular because they allow artists to direct light where they need it. Similarly, floor lamps that can be adjusted as necessary can also benefit artists. Shop a selection of lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A gooseneck lamp is used for pointing illumination at a spot or subject that needs it. It can be used for night time reading, or on a larger scale, in construction sites for spot illumination. You’ll find a variety of gooseneck lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A banker’s lamp was traditionally used on bankers’ desks or in libraries or other office-type settings. The green-tinted shade helped keep the eyes feeling comfortable and protected from the glare of the bulb. Browse a collection of banker’s lamps from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Side tables are used next to furniture like beds and couches to provide an accessible place for keeping essential items at hand. In the living room, side tables are often used to display flower arrangements, photos or books as well as to set down a drink. In the bedroom, a side table is typically populated with items like a lamp, bedtime reading material, and a charging device for a phone. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary side tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A drum table, also referred to as a rent table, is a circular table with labeled drawers. It was traditionally used by landlords to keep account of rent money with the labels displaying the days of the weeks. Due to their unique shape, drum tables are a favorite among home decor enthusiasts. Shop a selection of drum tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A sideboard table is generally used for storing cutlery, napkins and other dining supplies. Sideboards have much in common with credenzas and buffet tables but they are distinct from both of those other kinds of case pieces. Shop a range of antique and vintage sideboards and other storage furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Nesting tables typically consist of several different sizes of tables designed to fit underneath one another — they were initially intended to save space in the drawing room. The tables were pulled out as needed and used for playing chess, needlepoint and engaging in other leisurely activities. Shop a collection of nesting tables on 1stDibs from top sellers worldwide.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How you use a brass oil lamp may vary based on the design of the piece. However, generally, you fill the lamp with vegetable, sesame or similar plant-based oil. Use tweezers to raise and lower the wick and trim away burned ends with scissors. Then, use a match to light the lamp. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oil lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bistro tables are small round tables used for serving small meals, like breakfast or afternoon tea. Bistro tables are versatile, and are great for smaller areas such as a porch or back patio. You can shop antique and contemporary bistro tables from a variety of sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Console tables serve a variety of functions. They can be used as buffets, storage units and display tables. Because they vary in size, you can use them for just about anything.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    End tables typically hold lamps, coasters and other items to keep them within easy reach from the sofa or chair they are next to.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    People began using early versions of oil lamps for spiritual purposes during ancient times. References to oil-burning lamps are found in both the Torah and the Bible. Oil lamps became popular for everyday use lighting homes and businesses in the late 19th century with the advent of the kerosene lamp. Shop a selection of antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To use a hanging oil lamp, remove the oil font from the base and fill it three-quarters of the way with clear lamp oil. Return the font and close the base. Twist the knob to raise the wick until it is a little less than 0.25 inches above the burner. Light with a match or lighter. After extinguishing and allowing time for cooling, trim the burned end off of the wick. You'll find a collection of hanging oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, oil lamps are still used today. However, most people utilize oil lamps while camping or during power outages in the U.S. It is uncommon for Americans to light their homes only with oil lamps. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique oil lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A table used for drafting can simply be called a drafting table. Other names for drafting tables are artist's table, drawing table and architect's table. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dough box table, also known as a bread table, was designed for making bread. The dough is placed in the wooden box to allow it to rise, then when the dough is ready to be kneaded, it can be finished on the flat top. Shop a collection of vintage dough box tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    You can use a number of things in place of an end table. Place a stool, chest, trunk, barrel or crate beside your sofa or chair, or use a bar cart or freestanding tray to rest a lamp and other objects on. If there is a wall nearby, you can even install a floating shelf within arm’s reach. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room furniture.

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