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Table Lamps For Sale
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce ‘President’ Table Lamp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, ‘President’ table lamp, model ‘14099’, nickel-plated steel, plexiglass, Italy, circa 1970
The President table lamp is designed by Angelo Lelii for Arred...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Chinese ginger jar lamp in polychrome enamels, c. 1890-1910
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Chinese Qianjiang cai porcelain ginger jar decorated in polychrome enamels and electrified for use as a lamp. The decoration is rendered in rose and shades of green which are the col...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Christian Liaigre "Galerne" Table Lamp
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A vintage “Galerie” accent lamp designed by Christian Liaigre.
The lamp was produced in the late 1990s / early 2000s, the design is currently discontinued.
The lamp base and stem a...
Category
Early 2000s French Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Florian Schulz Rare 'TOS' Vintage Modernist Brushed Satin Nickel Table Lamp
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Incredibly rare and hard to come by vintage Mid-Century Modern German made side table lamp or desk light by Florian Schulz circa 1990s - late 2000s. Featuring a satin matt brushed ni...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Vintage Italian Murano Glass Mushroom Form Table Lamp on Aluminum Base
By Murano 5
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass mushroom-form table lamp supported by a circular aluminum base (ca. 1970s, Italy).
Attractive pattern in amber and honey tones.
Excellent, vintage condition with light w...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Bronze Han Style Table Lamp Wired for the Us on Wooden Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Han style bronze table lamp from the mid-20th century, with circular body, wired for the US. Created in Thailand during the mid-century period, this Han style vase...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Han Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Nils Kähler for Kähler, HAK, a Pair of Large Glazed Ceramic Lamps, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Kähler for Kähler, HAK. A pair of large glazed ceramic lamps, 1960s.
Measures: 39 x 17 cm (excluding socket)
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Ewald Hald, Table Lamp, Glass, Metal, Sweden, 1930s
By Orrefors
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and metal table lamp attributed to Ewald Hald for Orrefors, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.5” H x 7“ Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.25“ Top Diamete...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Murano Italian Orange Ribbed Glass Table Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano ribbed orange colored glass table lamp with controlled bubbles. The ribbed glass gives the lamp alternating shades of orange. Newly wired for US on custom acrylic base with br...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Pink Murano Hobnail Glass Table Lamps by Fenton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Rewired, New Linen Shades
Materials: Pink Murano Hobnail Glass, Patinated Brass Bases
Dimensions:
21”H x 6”W x 6”D
Shade:
10"H x 15"W x 15"D
Pair of Mid-Century...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Angelo Lelii Table Lamps mod. 12291 Arredoluce Monza Italy 1950s
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Pair of table lamps Stelline lamps 12291 model designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy, 1950s.
Lamps have a brass structure and a double shade in frosted opaline glass and m...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Studio Venini Spherical Table Lamp Model "Pallotta", Murano, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare and beautiful table lamp from the ''Pallotta'' series in talpa glass and polychrome hand blowed glass balls inside.
Designed by Studio Venini during the 1970s this table la...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Libertà Luminous Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
The sense of freedom distilled by the image of sea waves rising and falling into one another inspired artist Andrea Serra to craft this unique sculpture. Its harmonious body is achie...
Category
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Modern Ceramic Handmade Wave Form Table Lamp in Green by Forma Rosa Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Wave Form table lamp is a sophisticated approach to our Wave Form signature collection, as it stresses the simplicity of its primal melodic fo...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Arts & Crafts Phoenix School Reverse Painted Textured Glass Landscape Scene Lamp
Located in Big Flats, NY
Arts & Crafts Reverse Painted Textured Glass Landscape Scene Lamp in the Manner of Phoenix with Windmill, Sailboat and Farm c1920
Measures - 22" x 17" x 17"
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Taiga Ceramic Table Lamp by JAS
Located in Paris, FR
A contemporary artisanal handmade table lamp crafted out of enameled ceramic in unique green and brown tones.
Jonathan Amar Studio is a multidisciplinary studio that designs and ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel
Ludo Fox Outdoor Table Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Table lamp Ludo Fox outdoor with solid polished fox color stone base
with outdoor leather base plate. With shade in polyethylene and aluminium.
With leather anti-scratch disc on ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Table Lamps
Materials
Stone
Pair of English Wedgwood Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's English Wedgwood lamps with silvered bases.
Measurements:
Height of body: 13"
Height to shade rest: 22"
Diameter: 5"
Category
1920s English Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Franco Albini Franca Helg for Sirrah AM/AS Glass and Chrome Table Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern table lamp AM/AS series designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg in collaboration with Antonio Piva, manufactured by Sirrah in 1969.
Opaline glass shade, chrome-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Harlequin Pair of Brass 'Pullman' Lamps, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Harlequin Pair of brass 'Pullman' lamps, circa 1910
Dimensions: 24.5 x 18 cm.
Category
20th Century English Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Orbe Table Lamp, by RAIN, Contemporary Lamp, Brass & Aluminium, Black & Green
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
ORBE is a table lamp with indirect light, designed to provide soft illumination to the environment.
The piece has a simple structure, composed by the minimum required for its functionality: the front box houses the light source and provides the weight that supports the set; the conical plate has the function of gradually rebounding the light, creating a nuance of shade that encicles its volume; the back support provides stability to the piece and completes its silhouette. Each of these elements is marked by the use of different colors and finishes that seek to emphasize the precise constitution of the ORBE lamp.
Its name alludes to the aesthetics of the object, given by the conjunction of the geometric design with its metallic finishes and matte colors. At the same time, the circular reflector that surrounds the frontal totem sets...
Category
2010s Brazilian International Style Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Isamu Noguchi Akari Table Lamp Ya2 1990s Production
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari table lamp model YA2, early 1990s production, from an estate in DC. I.Noguchi stamped shade, along with Moon and Sun logo and Japan underneath, US wired 1...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Peter Marsh for Nader Multicolor Dalle De Verre, Chunk Glass Globe Lights
By Peter Marsh
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare and unique multicolor leaded glass globe lights by Peter Marsh for Nader. Beautiful and bright multicolored, dalle de verre, chunk glass square...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Tiffany Studios Geometric Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Leaded Glass and Patinated Bronze Geometric Table Lamp, circa 1910. Art nouveau classic wit Art Deco design. Attractive orange peel texture with light gilding and red coloring bronze base crowned be a conical geometric leaded and mottled glass shade.
Marks to shade: TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1493
Marks to base: TIFFANY STUDIOS, NEW YORK, 532
Height: 26.5 Inches (68 cm)
Diameter: 20.3 inches (51.7 cm)
Condition: 2-3 hard to find tight heat cracks. Period correct sockets and paddles. Rewired.
LITERATURE: Alastair Duncan, Tiffany Lamps and Metalware: An illustrated reference to over 2000 models, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2019, p. 172, fig. 695 (similar example of shade 1493) and fig. p. 120, fig. 462 (similar example of base 532).
AVANTIQUES is dedicated to providing an exclusive curated collection of Fine Arts, Paintings, Bronzes, Asian treasures, Art Glass and Antiques. Our inventory represents time-tested investment quality items with everlasting decorative beauty. We look forward to your business and appreciate any reasonable offers. All of our curated items are vetted and guaranteed authentic and as described. Avantiques only deals in original antiques and never reproductions. We stand behind our treasures with a full money back return policy if the items are not as described.
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1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
STRIKHA table lamp
Located in Miami, FL
STRIKHA / Ukrainian for straw roof / shelter and protect the warm energy of a home.
The authentic lighting draws inspiration from roofs that ornate traditional Ukrainian dwellings (...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Table Lamps
Materials
Clay, Willow
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.98” H x 6.45” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb
Number of Sockets: 1
All lighting wil...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
Space Age Fontana Arte "Tris" Glass Table Lamp with Chrome Base Italy, ca 2000
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This table lamp Fontana Arte, with its delicate design will work perfect for any sophisticated home.
The lamp is created with a white bowl form shade with a white glass ring below a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Hand Painted Lamp Shade
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
Hand-painted lamp shade by artisans in Mexico City.
Category
2010s Mexican Table Lamps
Materials
Tapestry, Plastic
Christian Dell Bauhaus Industrial Table Clamp Wall Lamp, Koranda Austria, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful articulating industrial Bauhaus design task lamp from the 1930s, designed by Christian Dell and produced by Koranda Austria. This versatile light is fully adjustable in a...
Category
1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Glazed Stoneware Table Lamp by Axella Stentøj, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stoneware Table Light decorated with Nordic earthy glazes in an abstract motif spiralling around its center . Made by Axella Stentøj in Denmark during the 1970s. Inscribed by the maker with model number to the base. Both Jette Hellerøe and Tue Poulsen made similar ceramic lamps for Axella. The lamp comes with a fluted white Danish Lamp shade...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of White and Blue Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1940s ceramic table lamps with blue floral decoration and silver plated bases.
Measurements:
Height of body 13"
Diameter(wide...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Maison Baguès Table
Located in Paris, FR
# 18157 Maison Baguès tripod table, bronze and glass.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Other Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Bronze And Alabaster Fungotto Table Lamp by MATLIGHT Milano
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze And Alabaster Fungotto Table Lamp by MATLIGHT Milano
Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 55 cm.
Materials: Bronze and Alabaster.
Handmade In Italy. All our lamps can be wired accordi...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Paddle Lamp by Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Paddle lamp is a small, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for bedside or accent lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY.
The lamp feat...
Category
2010s American Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Jugendstil Secession Style Vintage Brass Glass Table Lamp Vienna 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil Secession style table lamp from brass and glass 1950s, Austria.
A charming table lamp very similar to Jugendstil with a brass frame and a glass shade in ivory color.
The b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Space Invader Line by Studio Chora, Table Lamp, Limestone Plaster, In Stock
By Studio Chora
Located in Albuquerque, NM
Designed by Studio Chora, Space Invader Mini, 2021.
Amorphous, nonconforming, the Space Invader is expressive of the human form.
The Space Invader se...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster, Paper
Pair of Vintage Porcelain lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960's Italian porcelain lamps.
Measurements:
Height of body: 16"
Height to shade rest: 30"
Width: 10"
Depth: 4.5"
Category
1960s European Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Ginger Jar Lamps
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of blue-and-off-white Chinese ginger jar lamps have Chinese characters as decoration. Simple and Classic at the same time. The fixtur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and brown-colored blown glass table lamps designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Light oxidation present to brass necks.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12.5“ H x ...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp by Böhlmarks 1940's
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare, scandiavian modern table lamp from Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, attributed to Harald Notini.
Wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Pewter patina, scratches and marks. S...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter
Sergio Asti for Martinelli Luce ‘Profiterole’ Floor or Table Lamp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio Asti for Martinelli Luce, ‘Profiterole’, floor or table lamp, model ‘640’, fiberglass, plastic, Lucca, Italy, early edition, 1968
A captivating fusion of both functionality a...
Category
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Fiberglass
Nature Rattan Table Lamp, 1970s, Norway Design
Located in Skien, NO
Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, crafted from natural rattan with the original lampshade.
Charming and elegant design, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. Designe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile, Rattan
Hollywood Regency or Chinoiserie Accordion Fan Table Lamp in Cream and Gold
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Abstract, Mid-Century Modern, chinoiserie or Hollywood Regency style cream or off white accordion fan table lamp with gold floral motif. Reminiscent of ...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Just Andersen Desk Lamp, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A 1920s Just Andersen desk lamp accomplished with shade in striped textile. A small piece of history for a beautiful space.
* A metal desk lamp with a round base with vertical lin...
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Brass & Opal Glass Table Lamp by LYFA, Denmark, 1930s
By Lyfa
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful Art Deco table lamp made by LYFA, Denmark in the 1930s. The stem is made from solid brass and the three original shades are made from glass. The inner shade is frosted and ...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1930s Bauhaus Mushroom Table Lamp , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned ,polished and rewired
- 1x , E26-E27 bulbs
- US wiring compatible
- Newly lacquered base
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Space Age Italian Geometric Chrome Floor or Table Lamp by Stilux, Milano, 1970s
By Stilux
Located in Rome, IT
Splendid floor or table lamp in chrome, featuring seven light bulbs placed at the end of chrome intersecting pipes giving life to a unique optical effect, which reminds a skyscraper....
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Bohemian Woven Reed Wicker Rattan Basket Table Lamp 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage boho reed / wicker basket converted to a table lamp. Tapered rectangular form with unique design featuring four corner handles. Includes harp, baluster finial, and pleated fa...
Category
Late 20th Century Bohemian Table Lamps
Materials
Rattan
Art Nouveau Lamp, Patinated Bronze and Stained Glass, Tiffany style, 1980's
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
We are delighted to offer this stunning Art Nouveau style salon lamp, a faithful reinterpretation of the "Hanging Head Dragonfly Shade and Mosaic and Turtleback Base" model created by Tiffany Studios in 1906 and attributed to the renowned artist Clara Pierce Wolcott Driscoll (1861-1944).
This artwork is notably displayed at the Art Institute of Chicago.
This high-quality piece, made in the 1980s, stands out for its exceptional craftsmanship and high level of execution.
It embodies both the refinement of the Art Nouveau style and the timeless elegance of Tiffany creations.
Description of the Artwork:
Bronze Base:
The base of this lamp, made of bronze, is a work of art in itself. It follows the design of the original model, while being enhanced with artistic details that showcase the exceptional skill of the artisans.
Nature-inspired motifs, characteristic of Art Nouveau, are finely crafted, with an elegant patina that gives the lamp a sculptural dimension.
Base Covered in "Turtleback Shells" / Glass Tiles and Mosaic: The lamp's base features a combination of glass tiles and mosaics, creating a fascinating visual effect.
The glass tiles, reminiscent of turtle shells, were used by Tiffany in their original creations, where light passes through the glass pieces to reveal a play of shadows and light embedded in a harmonious composition.
The lighting effect is spectacular, especially when the lamp is lit, as the light diffused through the glass elements creates a warm and enchanting atmosphere.
Dragonfly Stained Glass...
Category
1980s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Pair of 1980s Faience Lamps
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A nice pair of modern faience lamps. Painted wooden bases.
Category
1980s French Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Faience
Tall Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by Georges Pelletier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Tall ceramic table lamp made by Georges Pelletier in the 1960s with mat glazes and topped with a modern shade.
Dimensions with the shade: ø33 H133cm
Georges Pelletier (1938-2024)
B...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Gio Ponti 'Bilia Mini' Table Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass for Fontana Arte
Located in Glendale, CA
Gio Ponti 'Bilia Mini' table lamp in brass and opaline glass for Fontana Arte.
In 1931, Gio Ponti and Pietro Chiesa approached the Luigi Fontana Company to manufacture their design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Series02 Table Lamp, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined polished unlacquered brass, handstitched goatskin parchment shade, with hand-dyed braided cotton cord. All material finishes are livin...
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Piccola Table Lamp in Red by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Piccola is limited only by your imagination. Its soft pliable base is covered in supple Italian glove leather and can be tilted to any angle while its hand-spun aluminum shade floats...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Antique Arts & Crafts Gilt Brass Desk Table Lamp, c.1910
By Jesson Birkett & Co. 1
Located in London, GB
An elegant Arts & Crafts table lamp, in the manner of Jesson, Birkett and Co. c.1910.
Crafted from brass, retaining its original gilt finish which has a wonderful patina. Central ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bitossi off White Incised Ceramic Table Lamp, Italy 1960's
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Incised ceramic table lamp by Bitossi, the lamp is rewired with a keyed socket and silk cord with a period-styled plug. No shade included.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Walnut and Brass Table Lamps in Style of Modeline, Mid Century Modern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Sculptural, tall Mid Century Modern lamps have solid walnut bodies in organic, graphic shapes mounted on round brass bases, with brass elements and hardware.
The lamps are not sign...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamp w/ Original Hand Blown Iridescent Glass Shade
By Loetz Glass
Located in Petaluma, CA
A fine example of Art Nouveau lighting. The bronze base is richly patinated and beautifully cast with an art nouveau design. The shade is a deep g...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
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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