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Table Lamps For Sale
Peacock Blue Chinese Glazed Lamp With Bronze Mounts
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Chinese ceramic lamp in a deep peacock blue glaze, featuring molded figural and foliate relief work over a crackled surface. The vase-form body is mounted on an embossed bronze base ...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Large Ovoid Tiffany-Style Stained Glass Lamp in Iridescent Mother-of-Pearl, 1980
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Table or floor lamp in the manner of Tiffany, late 20th century.
A sculptural ovoid form entirely handcrafted in a mosaic of iridescent mother-of-pearl glass panels, each piece metic...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Bamboo, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and bamboo table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 5.5” Top Diameter x 8” Bottom Diameter x 6.75...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Art Deco Chrome and Bakelite Portable Flashlight "Masterlite" by Eveready
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco "Masterlite" flashlight by Eveready is a striking example of industrial design from the 1930s, blending functionality with the streamlined aesthetics characteristic of ...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Iconic "Taccia" Table Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An iconic piece of Italian design, this Taccia table lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. It has been gently displayed only in a showroom window for a short period,...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1 of the 2 XL Ochre Bubble Glass Table Lamps, Custom Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
High quality amber glass bubble table lamp, 1970s.
This unique table lamp features a striking vintage amber glass base with an elegant, sculptural bubble silhouette. The warm amber ...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Einar Bäckström, Scandinavian modernist desk lamp, brass & leather, Sweden 1930s
Located in Forserum, SE
An elegant and rare Swedish modernist table lamp, model 5014, produced by Einar Bäckströms Metallvarufabrik in the 1930s. This refined piece features a gently flared, disc-shaped sha...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Art Deco Stoneware Table Lamp "Model 173", Arne Bang, Own Studio, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
Fluted stoneware table lamp in dark brown / red glazing by Arne Bang. Made at his own studio in the 1930s. Model 173. Signed with artist initials "AB" at bottom. Mounted with vintage...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink and purple-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3” Top Diameter x 10” Bottom D...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Chrome, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pink glass, chrome-plated metal and white fabric table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to metal
Wear consistent with age and use
Overa...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A light-grey glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 10” Top Diameter x 12” Bottom Diame...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps by Soholm, Denmark 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful ceramic table lamp, 2022. By Soholm, Denmark 1960s. Combined with a custom lampshade.
The green and brown ceramics and yellow colored details complement each other very we...
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1960s Danish Brutalist Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Table Lamps Ceramic Faux Marble Pink Blue Gold - A Pair
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Vintage Italian Ceramic Porcelain Vase Table lamps faux marble
Material: Ceramic, Porcelain, fabric
Style: Vintage, Modernist, Oriental, Italian, Modern, Mid Century,
Design: In the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Fabric
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A light grey-glazed ceramic and metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3” Top Diameter x 10” Bot...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue green-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3” Top Diameter x 10.25” Bottom Dia...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Kaare Klint, Table Lamps, Brass, Rubber, Sweden, 1950s
By Kaare Klint
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and rubber table lamps or wall lights designed by Kaare Klint and produced by Bergboms, Malmö, Sweden, c. 1950s. With makers stamp as illustrated.
Oxidation present ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Post-Modern hand-crafted Cocoon table lamps, Italy, 70s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Pair of sculptural hand-crafted cocoon table lamps, Italy, 1970s. Formed by several varnished pine wood elements of different shapes and sizes, creating two curious columns of a cert...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Resin, Wood, Pine
Vintage Industrial Early Brass Dugdills Machinist's Wall Lamp, c.1920
By Dugdills
Located in London, GB
An elegant brass wall lamp by renowned English lighting company Dugdills. c.1920
Rare early example made entirely of brass, featuring the 'rosettes' for tightening the joints and ...
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1920s English Industrial Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A purple-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3” Top Diameter x 10” Bottom Diameter x...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Rattan 'Palo' Table Lamp
Located in Oxford, GB
A charming blend of timeless elegance and artisanal craftsmanship, this vintage-style rattan table lamp is a delicate accent piece for lovers of natural, eco-friendly decor. Handcraf...
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2010s Philippine Country Table Lamps
Materials
Rattan
$563 / item
Mid-20th Century Desk Lamp - Andre Monique for JUMO - Eileen Gray Style
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant French mid-century desk lamp, known as the JUMO Model 71, designed by André Mounique around the 1960s–70s. This lamp is often attributed to Eileen Gray, but André Monique is ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Antique Tiffany Style Stained Art Glass Pink Floral Leaded Slag Table Lamp 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique mid to early 20th century two-light aluminum-based table lamp with a unique Tiffany-style stained glass shade featuring an off-white lattice / grid trimmed with drooping leav...
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Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Kaare Klint, Table Lamps, Brass, Rubber, Denmark, 1950s
By Kaare Klint
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and rubber table lamps or wall lights designed by Kaare Klint and likely produced by Le Klint, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.25"H x 6"W x 8"D
B...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass and Opaline "Sailboat" Table Lamps, Italy, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exceptional pair of Italian table lamps from the 1950s captivates with their sculptural, sailboat-inspired design. Each lamp features a slender brass rod mast, resting on a clea...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Verner Panton 'Pantop' Portable Table Lamp in Pitch Brown and Chrome for Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Pantop' Portable Table Lamp in Pitch Brown and Chrome for Verpan
Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innova...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 10.75"H x 8.0"W x 8.0"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 5.25" Top ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table lamps in Murano glass by Vintage Murano Gallery in 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
These exquisite table lamps, a pair of which are available for purchase, are a testament to the masterful craftsmanship of Murano glass artisans. Created in the 1980s by the renowned...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Swedish Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and floral-printed fabric table lamps designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.75"H x 11"D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard)
B...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Lovely Mid-Century Modern table lamp in brass, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Brass, 1950s
The lamp needs 1 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, and in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 230 volt.
Very el...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Spritz Glass for Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Spritz Glass for Established & Sons
Originally designed in the 1960s by Murano-based Carlo Nason, 'Gelato' has been re-engineered into a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Azure Glass for Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Azure Glass for Established & Sons
Originally designed in the 1960s by Murano-based Carlo Nason, 'Gelato' has been re-engineered into a p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Smoke Glass for Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Smoke Glass for Established & Sons
Originally designed in the 1960s by Murano-based Carlo Nason, 'Gelato' has been re-engineered into a p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Olof Georg Hermansson, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige ceramic table lamp designed by Olof Georg Hermansson and produced by Keramik-Olle, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.5” Top...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Willy Rizzo Large Table Lamp in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Chrome, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary and unique massive table lamp in chrome-plated steel and tortoiseshell effect lucite. This striking lamp was designed by Willy Rizzo and produced in Italy during the 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1970s Neo-Classical style Brass Frederick Cooper Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a handsome pair of solid brass table lamps by Frederick cooper. It is 23” to the socket. The base is 7” in diameter. The shade base is 13”D with a height of 7”. They are both...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Carlo Nason Mazzega Floor Lamp Model LT 316 in Murano Glass, Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Roma, IT
Rare and iconic floor lamp model "LT 316" designed by Carlo Nason and produced by Mazzega in Italy during the 1970s.
Fully original and in fabulous condition, with no missing parts...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1960s Sculptural Opaline Glass Table Lamp Attributed to Lisa Johansson Pape
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sculptural Opaline Glass Table Lamp Attributed to Lisa Johansson Pape. Executed in a single piece of frosted opaline glass with six feet of white PVC cord. Switch on cord. Unma...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil Silk & Brass Table Lamp, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Desk lamp, originally manufactured at the historical Wiener Werkstätte and archived at the WW-pattern-books with the # S 142 - all in all, just eight lamps were manufactured at the W...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Mint Glass for Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Mint Glass for Established & Sons
Originally designed in the 1960s by Murano-based Carlo Nason, 'Gelato' has been re-engineered into a pl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
American Designer, Table Lamp, Wenge, Fabric, USA, 1980
Located in High Point, NC
A solid wedge and beige fabric table lamp designed and produced in the US, signed "Lustig" and dated 1980.
Dimensions of Lamp without Shade (inches): 17” Height x 6.5” Diameter
Ove...
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1980s American Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Wenge
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Red Clay
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gustave Reynaud Lemurier 20th century design white and red ceramic table lamp
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Gustave Reynaud Lemurier
20th century design white and red ceramic table lamp
Realised by Gustave Reynaud Lemurier and signed under the base
original perfect condition
sold with...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Vintage Modernist Lucite and Brass Table Lamp, c. 1968–1975
Located in Paris, FR
A rare compact table lamp from the late 1960s–70s Italian modernist period, combining Lucite with polished brass in an architectural form.
The architectural shade is composed of sta...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
20th Century Italian Lotus Mazzega Murano Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large, single vintage Mid-Century modern Italian table lamp made of hand blown Pulegoso Murano glass, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in good condition. The detailed slightly f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to brass.
Later paired lampshade, mounting present for unknown original confi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern German Hollywood Regency Style Brass Table Lamp from Goldkant
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive table lamp from the renowned manufacturer Goldkant.
The lamp impresses with its ornamental design and high-quality materials. The segmented base and the shape of the umbr...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$2,396 Sale Price
20% Off
Jaipur Repousse Table Lamp in Patinated Brass, by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Jaipur Repousse Table Lamp in Patinated Brass, by Vikram Goyal
"Repoussé involves hammering low-relief designs into malleable metal sheets from the reverse that originated around th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Silver Leaf, Brass, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A silver leaf glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 10” Top Diameter x 12” Bottom Dia...
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Silver Leaf, Brass
'Filigrana' Mushroom Table Lamp in Black and Opal Glass for Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
'Filigrana' Mushroom Table Lamp in Black and Opal Glass for Established & Sons
The iconic Filigrana collection, created by former Established & Sons Creative Director Sebastian Wron...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass, Acrylic
'Filigrana' Cylinder Table Lamp in Blue and Opal Glass for Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
'Filigrana' Cylinder Table Lamp in Blue and Opal Glass for Established & Sons
The iconic Filigrana collection, created by former Established & Sons Creative Director Sebastian Wrong...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass, Acrylic
Oasis Repousse Table Lamp in Patinated Brass & Semi Precious Stone
Located in Noida, DL
Oasis Repousse Table Lamp in Patinated Brass & Semi Precious Stone, by Vikram Goyal
"Repoussé involves hammering low-relief designs into malleable metal sheets from the reverse that...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Rose Medallion Vase Mounted as Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century Rose Medallion Vase Mounted as Lamp.
Measures 8 " in width, 8 " in depth and 18.5" height
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Rubber, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, red-lacquered metal and brown rubber band table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s
Oxidation present to brass
Wear consistent with age and use
Shade is adjusta...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 5.25” Top Diameter x 12.5” Bottom Diameter...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Sakura Repousse Table Lamp in Patinated Brass, by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Fort Kochi Repousse Table Lamp in Patinated Brass & Semi Precious Stone, by Vikram Goyal
"Repoussé involves hammering low-relief designs into malleable metal sheets from the reverse...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Boréns 1940s table lamp model 8451, brass and walnut, Scandinavian modern Sweden
By Boréns Borås
Located in Forserum, SE
A graceful Swedish modernist table lamp, model 8451, produced by the manufacturer Boréns in the 1940s. Crafted from brass, it features a dome-shaped upper shade with perforated dots ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1950s Pair of Italian Table Lamp with Opaline Glass and Brass
Located in Rome, IT
This striking pair of table lamps embodies classic Italian design from the 1950s, featuring elegantly curved brass bases that exhibit a natural patina from age. Each lamp is topped w...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Plexiglass and Brass Miniature House Table Lamp, Handcrafted, 1950s
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare hand-crafted miniature chalet table lamp.
This enchanting table lamp is a rare mid-century piece, handcrafted in the form of a miniature house. Constructed from delicate transl...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique Svenskt Tenn Tin Lamp, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique tin table lamp with floral decorations. Three spherical legs keeping it stable and lifted from the surface. Flower collar under fitting for E14 bulb. Small relief decorations...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Tin, Pewter
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass, brass and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5" Height x 5" Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-14 (European) B...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century 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.
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