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Table Lamps For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Charles X
Pair of Stilarmatur Tranås Table Lamps with Josef Frank Shades, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant pair of table lamps was produced by AB Stilarmatur Tranås in Sweden in the 1960s. Made of teak wood, the circular bases have an interesting hand carved arched motif thro...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Teak
Pair Søholm ceramics lamps H44 cm, made in Denmark 1960's
Located in Forest, BE
Pair of Søholm ceramics table lamps made of clay with various shades of brown / orange. This is a very elegant pair of table lamps. We have replaced the shades by new handmade Belgia...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Clay, Cotton
Hanne Dreutler for Studio Ahus Lila Blue Glass Table Lamp
Located in Bochum, NRW
Table lamp designed by Hannelore Dreutler for Studio Ahus and Ateljé Lyktan. The milky blue glass base holds a brass socket. Original maker's labe...
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Itsu OY, Table Lamp, Brass, Reed, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and reed table lamps produced by Itsu, Finland, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10” H x 5.5” W x 9” D
Stated dimensions include shade.
Bulb Specifications: E-26...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Tall Rörstrand "Rubus" Table Lamp by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden 1950s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall ceramic table lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden.
It´s part of the "Rubus" series and was designed and made in the 1950s to 1960s.
The lamp has a structured, tactile s...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Scandinavian Modern Brass Table Lamp with UFO Shade
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small simplistically composed Table Lamp from danish ABO - Metal Art Studio. Manufactured and designed in the late 1970s. It features an UFO shaped acrylic shade and on/of switch to ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank, Large Table Lamps, White-Painted Wood, Svenskt Tenn, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of large table lamps for Svenskt Tenn, Stockholm, Sweden. In painted turned wood.
Lampshades are not included, stated dimensions are without l...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell, pair of 1940/50's brass desk lamps, Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing a pair of stunning brass desk lamps by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy in the 1940s and 1950s. These vintage lamps have a timeless design that still looks as sleek...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Danish Palshus Table Lamp Grass Green Glaze with Shade, Modern Ceramic, 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Midcentury table lamp from Danish Palshus including lampshade.
The lamp was designed by Per Linnemann-Schmidt and made circa 1960s.
It is made with chamotte clay which gives a roug...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Paavo Tynell Ballerina Table Lamp Model 9211 in Brass & White Glass Taito 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An elegant and rare table lamp model 9211 designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito in Finland in the 1950s. The lamp body is made with cast brass and has a sleek seamless s...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Markslöjd Beech Wood Swedish Modern Art Deco Lamp, 1960s
By Markslöjd
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sculptural organically shaped art deco style table lamp designed and produced by Swedish Markslöjd in the 1960s. Tiers of light colored clear lacquered solid beech wood parts create ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Inger Persson, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Inger Persson and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.45” H x 4.3” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inch...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Model 4/3 Table Lamp by Louis Poulsen, Circa 1960s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Model 4/3 table lamp by Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s
- Chromed steel base and stem
- On/Off switch on the base
- Stepped steel shade
- Takes E27 fitting bulbs
- Designed by Poul ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Danish Søholm Stentøj ceramic table lamp, glazed stoneware design Haico Nitzsche
Located in Vorst, BE
Danish Mid-Century stoneware table lamp of the 1970s, attributed to Haico Nitzsche. Sculptural lamp in earthy colored glazed stoneware.
Haico Nitzsche trained in ceramics in German...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Erik Tidstrand Model "27524" Table Lamp for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Erik Tidstrand was a Swedish designer and interior architect who worked as the head of Nordiska Kompaniet's lighting department from its founding in 1902, until 1941. His luminaires ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Vintage Grey Diablo Table Lamp with Brass Details by Elektrik Norway, 1950s
By Elektrik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small adjustable diablo style table light in the color light grey. Finish with brass flex-neck, stem, and detailing. Manufactured and designed by Elektrik in Norway during the late 1...
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Ph80 Table Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
PH80 table famp by Poul Henningsen (1894-1967) for Louis Poulsen Denmark. Made in white acrylic lamp shades.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Sven Wejsfelt Ceramic Table Lamp with Josef Frank Shade, Gustavsberg, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Sven Wejsfelt and produced by Gustavsberg Studio in Sweden in the 1960s. The lamp is marked with the maker's initials "SW" on the bottom of the b...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
White Le Klint Egg-Shaped Opaline Glass Table Lamp
By Le Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Egg shaped white opaline glass table lamp designed by Poul Seest Andersen and manufactured by Le Klint and Holmegaard in Denmark during the late 1970s or early 80s. It features a pin...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass, Acrylic
Finnish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Metal, Finland, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, rattan and black-lacquered metal table lamp produced in Finland, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp: 14.75” H x 6.5” W x 7” D
Bulb Specifications: E-14
Number of So...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Erik Mornils, Studio Table Lamp, Green Glazed Stoneware, Nittsjö, Sweden 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A round table lamp. In glazed stoneware with relief motifs. Original metal hardware. Hand-signed NS. By Erik Mornils for Nittjö.
Sold without lampshade, stated dimensions exclude la...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Beige-Grey Ceramic table lamp Palshus Denmark Linnemann-Schmidt stoneware
Located in Vorst, BE
Table lamp model DL45 produced by Palshus (Denmark).
The lamp base is finished with a beige-grey glaze with the bottom in natural chamotte finish. The chamotte clay gives a natural ...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Swedish Table 'Rubus' Lamp by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand ca 1940-50
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Table 'Rubus' Lamp by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand ca 1940-50
Height: 18 cm/7 inch
Diameter: 11.5 cm/4.5 inch
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Erik Wärnå, Table Light GK14, Scandinavian / Mid-Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Erik Wärnå, table light model GK14, for Gnosjö Konstsmide. Sweden mid1900s. Scandinavian / Midcentury Modern.
A beautiful example on swedish modern with adjustable matte black lac...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Edvard Hagman Table Lamp in Brass, Elm and Vermillion Shade, Sweden, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed and produced by Edvard Hagman in Sweden in the late 1940s. The foot is marked with the manufacturers initials on the underside of the legs. The clas...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Black Ceramic Table Lamp with White Stripes
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A delicately executed ceramic table lamp in black glaze with white stripes at the top and bottom. This shape is commonly referred to as Baloon for obvious reason and because of the small neck. The lamp base is signed indistinguishable to its base. The style is reminiscent of Bernt Friberg and Claes Thell...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian mid century lantern table lamp, Sweden 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
A modernist table lamp inspired by traditional Chinese lanterns, crafted from black metal strings with brass details. It features three thin metal legs with small plastic feet. The d...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A two-armed brass and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.3” H x 7.25” W x 5.15” Depth
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3” ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Palshus Very Tall Midnight Blue Table Lamp with Shade, 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Very tall midcentury Danish table lamp from the ceramic workshop Palshus.
The lamp was designed by Per Linnemann-Schmidt and manufactured circa 1960s or early 1970s.
The lamp has...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Bruno Karlsson Ceramic Table Lamp, Ego Stengods, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Bruno Karlsson and produced by Ego Stengods Ateljé in Sweden during the 1960s. The lamp is signed with the manufacturer's name and the designer's...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Fabric
Exceedingly Rare Yellow Gunilla Jung Table Lamp Model 2004, Orno 1930s
By Orno Oy, Gunilla Jung
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is an exceedingly rare version of the Gunilla Jung table lamp designed in 1936-37 for Orno and exhibited at the 1937 Paris world exposition.
This fine example is believed to be...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
'Untouched' Paavo Tynell Umbrella Table Lamp Model 5061, Taito 1952-53
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
Nicknamed "the umbrella", this sizeable lamp was already designed in the 1930s. The model has three different versions, one of which has this hand-blown opaline glass shade with a ch...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Elegant Brass and Teak Table Lamp by Bent Karlby with Adjustable Arm and Fabric
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Lejre, DK
This table lamp is an elegant and classic model designed by the Danish designer Bent Karlby. The lamp is made of brass, giving it a timeless and sophisticated look. The stem is parti...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vicke Lindstrand 45cm nude female 1936 Lamp Sweden
Located in Forest, BE
This is a real lamp in mother of pearl finish by Swedish master ceramicist Gunnar Nylund. Made in 1936. It's a real lamp not as most of them a vase transformed as a lamp. There's a n...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Clay, Linen
Swedish Midcentury Crystal Table Lamps Orrefors by Carl Fagerlund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Exceptional pair of heavy hourglass form crystal lamps with polished nickel fittings. The lamps were made in Sweden at Orrefors glasbruk.
The designer Carl Fagerlund has created at ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Pair of Orrefors Sapphire Blue Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bottle form sapphire blue crystal lamps with adjustable polished brass
double clusters and silk rayon cords.
The height to the top of the glass ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Nils Thorsson Ceramic Table Lamp for Royal Copenhagen & Fog & Morup, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Monumental Ceramic Table lamp 'Baca' designed by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen and Fog & Mørup circa 1970. It features a tactile abstract decor executed in eathy glazes. The on/...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Faience
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Bronze, Paper, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A bronze and paper table lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Sold with Lampshade
Dimensions stated are of Table Lamp with Lampshade attached.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamp Model BN-26, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Klase Höganäs, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A red and purple-glazed stoneware table lamp designed and produced by Klase Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 7.5” H x 5” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Hans Bergström, Table Lamp, Brass, Leather, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, braided brown leather and frosted glass table lamp designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 19.5...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Glass Table Lamp, Gunnel Nyman, Idman Oy, 1940/1950s
By Gunnel Nyman, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Glass table lamp, designed by Gunnel Nyman, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1940/1950s. Original silk shade and brass details. Turquoise green glass frame. Good vintage condition, minor pa...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair Scandinavian Modern Clear Glass Table Lamps by Holmegaard, Model One
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This pair of Danish Modern clear glass shade and table lamps Are Designed By Maria Berntsen for Holmegaard.
This "Model One" pair of lamps were made by Holmegaard in the late 1990...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Oil Lamp Model L-47 in Brass and Glass, 1960s, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Table lamp model oil lamp model L-47 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden. Hand blown glass in an amber color. The piece features a ba...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Danish Modernist Table Lamp of Teak with Cone-Shaped Yarn Shade 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Modernist table lamp from the 1970s.
The lamp is made of hand-turned solid teak, mounted with a cone shaped shade winded thin yarn of natural color.
Measures: Height 45 cm...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Swedish Brass Table Lamps by Ewa Varnamo
By Ewå Värnamo
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of 1960s table lamps, in solid brass, designed by Ewa Varnamo, with burlap shades.( shades lamps 30 cm x 20 cm x 20 cm)
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Blue Le Klint Table Lamps "Model 373" by Flemming Agger, 1970s
By Le Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of vintage table lamps in blue lacquered metal designed in the late 1970s by Flemming Agger for Le Klint, Denmark. Great original condition. Mounted with new hand folded Le ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Design 70s Table Lamp in White and Blue Acrylic, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
A glowing tribute to minimalist Nordic style: this Scandinavian 70s lamp captures the essence of clean design and atmospheric light. The structure combines a matte white acrylic cyli...
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1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Table Lamp By KT-Valaistus Finland - Brass
Located in Turku, FI
The brass table lamp, made by the Finnish KT-Valaistus (Kone-Tukku Oy), makes a statement in any space. The shade of the beautifully patinated table lamp is decorated with perforated...
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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Malmö Metallvarufabrik, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric table lamp produced by Malmö Metallvarufabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 14.25” H x 7” W x 7" D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.125” To...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Klase Höganäs, Table Lamps, Stoneware, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair glazed stoneware and fabric table lamps produced by Klase Höganäs, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 7.5” H x 5.25” W x 5.25” D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.6...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware, Fabric
Bergboms Sweden - Pink Shaded Table Lamp in Brass, 1960s
By Bergboms
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegant cylindrical table lamp executed in solid brass and featuring a fluted face-powder-pink lamp shade in paper/textile. Designed and manufactured by Bergboms in Sweden circa 1960...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Grace Table Lamp in Brass by Böhlmarks
Located in Karlstad, SE
This sophisticated table lamp, model 6962A, was produced by Böhlmarks in the late 1920s and exemplifies the Swedish Grace style, a refined Nordic interpretation of early 20th-century...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamps Model B-142, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 4 available. Listed price is for one (1) table lamp.
Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd.
Please note: this version of the model B-142 is specially manufactured to b...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Tall Ceramic table lamp by Nymølle pottery, Denmark, new Raffia lampshade, 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
Large scandinavian table lamp in stoneware by Nymølle Pottery, Denmark. Glazed in blueish / turquoise tones.
New hand-made raffia lampshade on a vintage lampshade structure.
Produce...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Raffia, Ceramic, Stoneware
Scandinavian Mid Century Table Lamp
By ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish Modern table lamp in brass and oak, attributed to ASEA. This elegant lamp combines the natural warmth of an oak base with the sleekness of brass accents, creating a timeless ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Table Lamp in Brass by Boréns
By Boréns Borås
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare table lamp model 8405 by Boréns, Sweden.
This lamp is made of solid brass and features a beautiful perforated shade.
Condition: Very good original condition with a stunnin...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Danish MCM "Burgundia" Ceramic Lamps by Sorensen & Jensen for Soholm
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning and very hard to find pair of Danish MCM "Burgundia" ceramic table lamps by Sorensen & Jensen for Soholm, circa 1950s. The lamps are in very good working condition and meas...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Antique and Vintage Table Lamps for Sale: Find Art Deco Table Lamps, Murano Glass Table Lamps and Other Lighting on 1stDibs
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.