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Table Lamps For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Georgian
Pair of Luxus Glass Table Lamps, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of glass table lamps designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, manufactured by Luxus, Sweden, 1970s. Very good condition.
3 pieces available.
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Danish Designer, Garden Light, Copper, Marble, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A copper and marble garden light or table lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 22“ H x 13” W x 13.5” D
Bulb Specifications: E-2...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Copper
Alf Svensson and Yngvar Sandström for Bergboms "B-024" Brass Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Prague, New Town
Sculptural Swedish brass table lamp, model B-024, designed by Alf Svensson and Yngvar Sandström and manufactured by Bergboms in Sweden, 1960s.
This elegant and rare Swedish brass ta...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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: 20.5 cm/8 inch
Diameter: 13.5 cm/5.3 inch
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of lamp: 9.25” H x 6.5” diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26
Number of Sockets (per fixture): 1
All lightin...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 16” H x 7” W x 11.75” D
Stated dimensions include shade.
Bulb Specifications: E-2...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Black and Brass by Boréns, Sweden, 1950s
By Boréns Borås
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table lamp model 8260 produced in Sweden by Boréns. Made during the 1950s. black lacquered metal with brass details.Boréns was a lighting company based in Borås that truly stand out ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Designer, Adjustable Table Lamp, Brass, Parchment Paper, Denmark 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and parchment paper table lamp designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10" H x 5.5" W x 8.25" D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb
Num...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Wall Lamps, Sweden, 1920s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Fluted decoration in relief. Nickel-plated frame.
Produced by in Sweden, 1920s. Very good condition.
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Wood Italian Rond Solid Table Lamp Brown Color Italy 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a table lamps in solid wood, Rond Shape. Brown Color. It has been made in Italy 20 th Century.
I.M.T Signed
US PLUG ADAPTATOR WILL BE FURNISHED FOR FREE TO THE US BUYERS
Sh...
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20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Danish Royal Copenhagen Baca Table Lamp Brown Abstract Decor Nils Thorsson 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Ceramic table lamp designed by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen and Fog & Mørup and made circa 1970s.
It features an abstract floral decor in brown and blue matte glaze. The suraf...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Swedish Modern Table Lamp by Bertil Brisborg for Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Karlstad, SE
This elegant Swedish Modern table lamp, designed by Erik Tidstrand for Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in the 1940s, exemplifies refined craftsmanship and timeless design. The lamp features a fluted walnut stem, gracefully complemented by a solid brass base and detailing, giving it a warm yet sophisticated aesthetic. The lamp is topped with a newly custom-made shade, crafted from vintage chintz fabric...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of dark blue Tall Ceramic table lamps by Palshus, Esben Klint for Le Klint
Located in Vorst, BE
These lamps have been designed by Esben Klint, son of Kaare Klint (the famous danish furniture designer). Esben has created a timeless design with this model, it has a contemporary a...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large table lamp by GUNNAR NYLUND
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large stoneware vase now a table lamp designed by GUNNAR NYLUND for Rostrand, Sweden , circa 1950th. " Rubus" series. Blue-brown textured glaze. Marked by manufacturer. Light scratch...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic and Wood Yellow Table Lamp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Modern, Danish style ceramic lamp features elongated ceramic body with build-un ceramic round base and wood top element. Tall, sculptural ceramic body is decorated with monochromatic, medium-gloss, buttery yellow glaze. The ceramic body appears to be handmade with small glaze skips that are usually characteristic of a handmade pottery.
The lamp measures 22" to the top of the socket, and 30.15" to the top of the finial; it is in good, working vintage condition with the original harp and finials. The lamp is missing its manufacturer or distributor stickers, making a positive identification difficult.
The lamp is wired for US standard, 3-Way E-26 Base Turn Knob Lamp...
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20th Century Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Maple, Wood, Pottery
Pair of Golden Ceramic Table Lamp by Bergboms
By Bergboms
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of cylindrical ceramic table lamps, with a shiny gold glaze and carved flower decors.
Original sticker of the manufacturer under the lamps.
Dimensions with shades: ø15 H57cm.
...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
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
Ilmari Tapiovaara Table Desk Lamp "Maija the Bee" by Hienoteräs, Finland 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Finnish mid century table / desk lamp “Maija the Bee” by Ilmari Tapiovaara produced by Asko / Hienoteräs, Finland 1950s. In good original condition. Stamped.
Dimensions: H...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and floral printed fabric table lamps designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.5” H x 11.5” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bul...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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 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
Green Table Lamp 2563 by Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Hardwood frame green painted fitted with 2 E27 sockets up to 100W each and colorful semi spherical shade with jungle motives. Designed in Sweden by Josef Frank in the 1950 for Svensk...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Silk, Hardwood
Tall Pair of ESA Danish Modern Dark Solid Teak Table Lamps, c. 1960
By ESA
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Large pair of Scandinavian Modern ESA attributed, deep brown tapered Dark Brown Teak Table Lamps. Featuring finely turned, smooth, bullet forms. 21 H to top of socket. Shades shown for display only and not for sale (9.5 H x 12 D top x 13 D bottom). Timeless. Premium quality. European lighting.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
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
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
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
Rare Huge Palshus Dark Blue Table Lamp Danish Mid-Century Modern Ceramic, 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare to find very tall vintage Palshus Denmark table lamp including new quality lampshade!
The lamp was designed by Per Linnemann-Schmidt and manufactured circa 1960s. The glaze is ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Danish Brutalist Handmade Stoneware Table Lamp by Sejer, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Brutalist Handmade Stoneware Table Lamp by Sejer, 1970s.
Unique Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern ceramic table lamp by Fridtjof Sejersen for Sejer Denmark. Signed under bottom...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish designer brass, leather and elm floor lamp '4622' by Elhå, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Very rare '44622' floor lamp produced by Elhå belysning, AB Elektroholm, in Sweden during the 1940s. Unknown designer.
Oversized adjustable arm makes it very unique. Neck wrapped i...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Holmegaard Art Glass Sakura Table Lamp by Michael Bang, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ovoid shaped art glass table lamp designed by Michael Bang and manufactured by Holmegaard in Denmark during the late 1970. It is called Sakura. Label from Holmegaard still present be...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
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
Holmegaard Table Lamp in White Opaline Glass, Denmark, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A vintage hand blown table lamp in cased white glass by Holmegaard Denmark. Designed in-house at Holmegaard in Denmark during the 1970s. Beautiful intact and working condition. Notic...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass
Ture Berglund, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and brass table lamp, designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansen, Glass, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11” H x 5.5” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-2...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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
Danish Teak, Brass, Leather & Ebony Table Lamp by H. Paaske
Located in Oakland, CA
Turned solid teak table lamp with brass and ebony inlay and a leather wrapped base. Created by H. Passke of Denmark circa 1960s with an rich color to the teak and a soft patina to th...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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 metal table lamp designed and produced in Finland, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 13.5“ H x 7.5“ W x 17“ D
Bulb Specifications:...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Finnish 1930's wooden table lamp
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Transport yourself back to the glamorous era of Finnish Art Deco with this stunning 1930's wooden table lamp. The glossy wooden base exudes elegance and sophistication, making it the...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Erik Mornils, Table Lamp, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware table lamp designed by Erik Mornils and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.5" H x 5.5" Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inche...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Earthenware
Danish Palshus Small Tall Table Lamp Brown Hares Fur Glaze, Mid-century 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Small Danish table- and bedside lamp made by the ceramic workshop Palshus.
The lamp is designed by Per Linnemann-Schmidt and manufactured circa 1950s or early 1960s.
The lamp base ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Solid Crystal Lamps Scandinavian Modern
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Scandinavian Modern solid crystal glass tables lamps made by one of Sweden's top glass producers, Kosta. The lamps are detailed with internal streaks of air bubbles and fitte...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Rubus Table Lamp with Shade, Scandinavian 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
A Pair of Birger Kaipiainen 'Pansy' Limited Edition Table Lamps, Arabia 1980s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of limited edition table lamps designed by Birger Kaipiainen for the Stockmann 120 year anniversary in 1982. Manufactured by Arabia OY in Finland. A very nice pair in impeccab...
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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Pair of Dark Wood & Acrylic Rocket Table Lamps by Luxus, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Pair of rocket shaped "raketen" table lamps model B129 designed by the brothers Unö & Östen Kristiansson for their own company Luxus. Manufactured at Vittsjö in Sweden during the 196...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
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
Danish Modern Adjustable Table Lamp in Metal, Made by Louis Poulsen, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and elegant adjustable table lamp in black lacquered metal from the 1950s. Made by the Danish company Louis Poulsen.
The light can be directly pointed at a subject as well as ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Brown Glazed Stoneware, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Sold without Lampshade
Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 15.37 x 5.25 x 5.25 (...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
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
Harlad Notini brass table lamp, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table lamp model "15470" produced by Arvid Böhlmark's, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Toini Muona Ceramic Glazed Table Lamp, Arabia, 1950s
By Toini Muona, Arabia
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Toini Muona ceramic glazed table lamp, manufactured by Arabia, 1950s. Wicker shade, brass details. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.
Toini M...
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1950s Finnish 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
Finnish Mid Century Paavo Tynell 9222 Desk Table Lamp Produced by Taito, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Finnish mid century white and brass adjustable desk / table lamp model 9222 by Paavo Tynell produced by Taito Oy Finland, 1940s. In good vintage condition and working well. Stam...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
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.