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Modern Table Lamps

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Stig Johnsson, Table Lamp, Pine, Fabric, Acrylic, Smålandsslöjd Sweden, c. 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and fabric table lamp designed by Stig Johnsson and produced by Smålandsslöjd in Sweden, c. 1970s. Sold with lampshade. Dimensions of Lamp (i...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Pine

Artisan Pair of Gold Sommerso Glass Table Lamps 2022
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of Murano sommerso table lamps in clear and gold aventurine glass with glass base & brass hardware. Italy, 2022. Lamp shades sold separately.
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Pair of Large Diamond Faceted Citrine Lamps, Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
Modern Artisan blown and polished diamond faceted lamps in a stunning citrine tone, note these are glass enclosed at the base Electrified to code with UL approved parts, hardware in ...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Blown Glass

Tabla Table Lamp by Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo for Italiana Luce, 1980s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Tabla table lamp by Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo for Italiana Luce, 1988 - 1990. Exceptional sculptural design with an adjustable and extendable arm that gracefully pivots on...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Modernist Handblown Murano Mercury Glass Table Lamps Organic Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic and sculptural pair of table lamps were realized in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice that have been renowned for centuries for their superlative glass...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Contemporary Valentina Giovando Table Lamp Fiberglass Iron Transparent White
Located in Milano, IT
HELIX "Helix" is a contemporary table lamp suitable for any space, from the most classical to the most modern ones, it's a piece of art able to enrich any environment. Helix has an extraordinary and unique spiral shape. Spirals are a recurring decorative motive in Valentina's artistic career especially in her chandelier...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Crystal, Iron

Markslöjd, Table Lamp, Solid Pine, Kinna, Sweden, C. 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine table lamp designed and produced by Markslöjd, Kinna, Sweden, c. 1970s. Sold without lampshade. Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 11.31 x 5.5 x 5.5 (H x W x D) Dimensi...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Pine

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Rattan, Metal, Sweden, C. 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine, rattan and metal table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Sold without lampshade. Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 9.31 x 6 x 6 (H x W x D) Dimensions of Shad...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Cast Expandable Foam Table Lamp by Joseph Algieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This light is made from individually cast foam pieces and assembled on a core structure. The lamp comes with a white 5' cord and a frosted 2" bulb.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

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Foam

Louis Poulsen Panthella 250 Table Lamp in Opal by Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Verner Panton (1926-1998) is famous for his inspirational and colorful personality. A unique person with a special sense for color, shape, light function and space. Over the course o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Moyogi Lamp Size Large in Cast Bronze by Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Moyogi lamp in cast bronze by Elan Atelier. Moyogi lamp is cast using the lost wax method. Shown in our dark bronze finish with linen shade, the lamp is available standard in Larg...
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2010s European Modern Table Lamps

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Bronze

Large Adjustable Desk Lamp in Original Red Lacquer, 1970's
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large adjustable desk lamp in original red lacquer. 1970's. Height: 43 cm. Foot diameter: 20 cm. Screen diameter: 33 cm. In excellent condition.
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1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Modern Burl Wood and Chrome Milo Baughman Style Table Lamp
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a good looking lamp! It is a modern Milo Baughman style burl table lamp. It is unmarked and in very good condition. The shade is as well.
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1970s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Tall Murano Glass Table Lamp by Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall Murano glass table lamp by Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso. Rewired; with new custom silk shade.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

So Disco Modern 70's Inspired Ceramic Raffia & Brass Table Lamp by Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The So Disco table is part of the So Disco collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured by a group of artisan in small batch production.313 The So Dis...
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2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Studded Cylinder Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large studded cylinder table lamp.
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1970s Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Hand Blown Art Glass Oil Lamp in the Style of Loetz, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing luster glass oil lamp, Germany, circa 1970s. Lamp is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or flea bites.
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1970s German Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Slamuel Parkr by Table Lamp by Massimiliano Datti for Slamp
Located in Roma, IT
Lampada creata negli anni '90 da Massimiliano Datti per Slamp chiamata Mimì Materiale plastico Lampadina fornita nella vendita Spina e presa europee originali
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1990s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Plastic

Markslöjd, Table Lamp, Solid Pine, Kinna, Sweden, c. 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine table lamp designed and produced by Markslöjd, Kinna, Sweden, c. 1970s. Sold without lampshade. Dimensions of lamp (inches) : 11.3125 x 5.375 x 5.375 (H x W x D) ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Pine

Modern Gold Silver or Titanium Flashlight Table Lamp By Studio Job
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
Flash, saviour of the universe. He's for every one of us, stand for every one of us He save with a mighty hand, every man, every woman, every child, with a mighty Flash! Ever since w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Plastic

Swedish Designer, Table Lamps, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine table lamps designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. Sold without lampshades. Dimensions of lamp (inches) : 11.06 x 7 x 7 (H x W x D) Dimensions of shade (inches...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Pine

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Stone, Metal, Sweden, c. 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A stone and metal table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Variable dimensions, measured as illustrated in the first image. Please note cord feeds directly from socke...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Stone, Metal

21st Century Naginam M Table Lamp in Metal by Studio Rlon
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
"Line and sphere are the protagonists in Naginam lamps. Within the framework of minimalistic geometry and elementary materials, those two are having a conversation. Each composition ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Turquoise ceramic table lamp by Accolay, France c.1955
Located in Holmfirth, GB
A turquoise ceramic table lamp by Accolay. Stamped to the underside. France, late 1950s. Excellent condition, rewired in braided black cable, PAT rested and supplied with an off whi...
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1950s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1970's Modern Italian Space Age Brass and Lucite Table Lamp
Located in Doylestown, PA
Spectacular vintage modern Italian Space Age table lamp, 1970's. The lamp features three graduated, tubular shaped lights with slanted lucite tips. It is a combination of brass and brass plated metal. On/off switch is in the center of the base. A fabulous vintage lamp with a striking presence...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Metal

Original Jumo 600 Chrome Lamp Selected by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Jumo 600 chrome lamp selected by Charlotte Perriand. This lamp was designed by Yves JUjeau, Pierre and Andre MOunique in the 1940s and selected by Ch...
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1940s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome, Steel

Membrane Table Lamp by Toni Zuccheri
Located in Dubai, DU
Toni Zuccheri for Venini, table light 'Membrane', glass, chromed metal, Italy, 1960s. An Italian Space Age table lamp called 'Membrane' by Toni Zuccheri. The large bulb is executed in milky and crystal glass, which creates an exciting light partition in combination with the pink light source. It's supported by a chromed base. The son of the animalist painter Luigi Zuccheri...
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20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Duo Table Lamp in Bronze, Blown Glass and Marble by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Our best-selling DUO sconce is now available as a desk or table lamp! Introducing the DUO lamp by Blueprint Lighting, 2021. A handsome study in clean lines an...
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2010s North American Modern Table Lamps

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Bronze, Enamel, Nickel, Brass

Handmade Sculptural Ceramic Table Side Lamp Limited Edition, Grey with Stripes
Located in Carballo, ES
Sculptural ceramic table side lamp handmade in the Galician town of Buño, unique in the world for its pottery treatment, hundreds of years old. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Leather, Porcelain, Stoneware, Cotton

Swedish Designer, Table Lamps, Pine, Cord, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and cord table lamps designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. Sold without lampshade. Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 15.37 x 7.62 x 7.62 (H x W x D) Dimensions of...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Pine, Cord

Artemide Gople Mini Max 7W E12 Table Lamp in Silver by Bjarke Ingels Group
Located in Hicksville, NY
Gople Lamp is the latest product in the ongoing collaboration between Artemide and Bjarke Ingels Group. Gople is crafted of a pill shape, the glass is blown according to ancient Vene...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Green and Smoked Murano Glass Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Italian Murano glass table lamps. These fantastic lamps were handmade on the island of Murano In the studio of artist and designer Alberto Dona. Each lamp features mirrored glass fused...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, C. 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pine

Tronconi by Giotto Stoppino 'Drop' Table Lamp, Large Version
Located in 'S-GRAVENHAGE, ZH
Tronconi by giotto stoppino ‘drop’ table lamp. Highly respected italiaan architect designed a few lights, this is one of his master piece. Sculptured beauty...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

1970s Overscale Geometric Lucite and Acrylic Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Overscale Geometric Lucite and Acrylic Lamp Offered for sale is an overscale 1970s Lucite and two-tone acrylic lamp that has been created in a geometric design. The lamp's bo...
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1970s North American Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Acrylic, Lucite

Spectacular Pair of Unique Blue & White Striae Orbs with Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Spectacular pair of unique ceramic Orbs with lamp application. Our lamps have the unique distinction of being comprised of vases and vessels that we determine will make excellent lam...
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Early 2000s European Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

HERMES 2, Ceramic Lamp Black Glazed and Handcrafted in 24-Karat Gold
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic table lamp HERMES 2 cod. LHE002 finished in black enamel and 24-karat gold with cotton lampshade Measures: height 115.0 cm., diameter 40.0 cm...
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Cotton

Mid-Century Modern Italian Chrome Counterweight Table Lamp from 70s
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this chrome and brushed aluminum table lamp produced in Italy during the 70s. Max lenght 74 cm. Full working with EU stand...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Okeanos Touch Lamp, Glossy White
Located in Mantova, MN
The finest ceramic, crafted in the Venetian tradition, takes the shape of shells, corals and sea creatures straddling myth and reality, to decorate a timeless amphora. The sea, ancient art, and Classical Antiquity, reimagined with a modern eye, join forces with hi-tech LED lighting to create an elegant table lamp of unique allure, named after the primeval sea god. Thanks to its innovative touch system, the lamp’s Plexiglas pane can be switched and adjusted by touching the ceramic pedestal. The light source is a 7W LED strip with 3000K, 411 lumen and 100-240V voltage. To the Ancient Greeks Okeanos was the primeval god of waters, the immense sea/river that springs from itself and in itself flows again, encompassing the whole world in water. Homer’s poetry makes him into the beginning of all things, the eternal origin of all the seas, rivers and springs – in an endless cycle of flowing life energy. Les First...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Plexiglass

Aureliano Toso Murano Vintage White Swirled Glass Lamps with Glass Finials Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
These pair of vintage Italian Murano Aureliano Toso white swirled glass lamps have chrome appointments and the original swirled glass balls as the fi...
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1960s European Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Swedish Designer, Table Lamps, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine table lamps designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. Sold without lampshade. Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 8.31 x 5.87 x 5.87 (H x W x D) Dimensions of Shade (in...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Pine

Galuchat, Melogranoblu, Table Lamp, Clear Glass
Located in Grassobbio, IT
Suspension and table lamp in clear blown glass with opaque anthracite painted metal frame. The precious handwork made it possible to obtain an irregular texture that recalls the manufacturing of shark tanned leather, also called "galuchat" from the name of its first user, Jean-Claude Galuchat, French craftsman at the service of King Louis XV.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Blown Glass

ZHE Table Lamp 'Black'
Located in Renton, WA
ZHE Table Lamp is inspired by a wood from the Orient that is hard as rock. The metal lampshade is meticulously and deliberately hand welded together to resemble a cluster or rocks. T...
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2010s Taiwanese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Tolomeo Mini Table Lamp Fassina De Lucchi Pair of Desk Light for Artemide, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Pair, Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina designed these retractable and adjustable Table or Desk light for Artemide, Italy. Designed by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Metal

Markslöjd, Table Lamp, Solid Pine, Kinna, Sweden, c. 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine table lamp designed and produced by Markslöjd, Kinna, Sweden, c. 1970s. Sold without lampshade. Dimensions of lamp (inches) : 11.625 x 5.375 x 5.375 (H x W x D) Di...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Pine

1970s Modernist Black and White Plexiglass Italian Table Lamp
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish modernist black and white plexiglass table lamp with original silk lampshade. The table lamp has been designed and manufactured in Ita...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Silk, Plexiglass

Turid Mjelve, Blue and Black Table Lamp, Stoneware, Norway, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and black stoneware table lamp designed and produced by Turid Mjelve, Norway, c. 1970s. Sold without lampshade. Dimensions of L...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Martinelli Luce Cobra 629 Table Lamp by Elio Martinelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Reading lamp with direct light, made with two resin molded bodies, white or black color. For the 50th anniversary of its production, a new red version of th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Resin

Pair of White Gae Aulenti "Pileino" Desk Lamps for Artemide, 1972
Located in Berlin, DE
A Pair of Gae Aulenti "Pileino" desk lamps produced by Artemide. One of Gae Aulenti's most iconic designs, the "Pileino" desk lamp was designed in 1972 and produced by Artemide. The ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

T.O Table Lamp Black Marble and Chrome
Located in San Francisco, CA
T.O celebrates and reinforces the importance of light as a pillar in our daily life. A monolithic column stands to support a horizontal and vertical line of light to provide precise ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Table Lamps

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Marble, Aluminum

Contemporary Dimmable Table Lamp - "Punto e Virgola" by Nicola Cecutti
Located in London, England
Playful table lamp. Unique piece. Material: clay, reclaimed iron, reclaimed plastic, PVA, sand, acrylic paint, spray paint, pigment, polyurethane, electrical components, glass globe...
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2010s British Modern Table Lamps

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Clay, Glass, Acrylic

Pair of Tall 'Pyramide' Console or Floor Lamps by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of tall 'Pyramide' patinated brass console or floor lamps by Design Frères. The light source is concealed inside the pyramid base, illuminating the surface behind. Unique design...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Rosewood, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rosewood table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Sold without lampshade. Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 16.25 x 3.5625 x 3.5625 (H x W x D) Dimensions of Shade (...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Rosewood

Gustave Gautier and Jacques Biny Fine French Adjustable Floor Lamp
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Made of black lacquered metal and brass, with a (new) shade and adjustable stem. By Gustave Gautiet France
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1950s Vintage Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hexagonal Metal Lamp Designed by Juan Montoya
Located in New York, NY
Custom made hexagonal oxidized metal table lamp designed by Juan Montoya. This geometric piece will add a unique look to any room. Property from esteemed interior designer Juan M...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

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Iron

Tringular Iron Lamp Designed by Juan Montoya
Located in New York, NY
Custom made triangular oxidized iron table lamp designed by Juan Montoya. This geometric piece will add a unique look to any room. Property from esteemed interior designer Juan M...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Rosewood, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rosewood table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Sold without lampshade. Dimensions of lamp (inches) : 16.25 x 3.5 x 3.5 (H x W x D) Dimensions of shade (inches...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps

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Rosewood

Carry Mini Table Lamp
Located in Renton, WA
The Carry Mini table lamp helps you achieve meticulous order in a fast paced society, a must-have for any modern lifestyle. The lamp comes equipped with a ...
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2010s Taiwanese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Modern table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage table lamps created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern table lamps made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original table lamps, popular names associated with this style include Artemide, Flos, Pablo Designs, and Vistosi. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.

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