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Table Lamps For Sale
French Designer, Table Lamps, Glass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of glass, metal and white fabric table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.1"H x 5.5"W x 5.5"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3" T...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Neoclassical Pair of Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamps, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
A distinguished pair of early 20th-century French Bouillotte table lamps in gilt bronze, embodying the elegance and symmetry of neoclassical design.
Crafted with substantial weight ...
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1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stylized Cat Lamp - France - 1970s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Sculptural table lamp in fiberglass, depicting a stylized cat with pure and rounded lines. French work from the 1970s, in the spirit of Atelier A, André Cazenave, and mid-century mod...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Fiberglass
Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Table Lamp, Brass, Elm, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and elm table lamp produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1940s.
The brass base and shade presents with light to moderate oxidation.
Dimensions of Lamp with Sha...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
MidCentury Space Age Model Saturno Table Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp version of the Saturno von Staff according to a design by the Japanese designer Kazuo Motozawa from the 1970s. Here in the rare version in white.
The most striking e...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Model Saori Ceiling Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model Saori Ceiling Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1970s, Italy
Lampshade is in good condition and very clean.
This lamp works with E27 light bulb
Wired and suitable to use ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
FIN table lamp, oxblood red glaze, hand built ceramic dome lamp by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN Table Light in Oxblood Lustre — a captivating statement in rich, opulent red. The luxurious glaze, a deep crimson reminiscent of polished garnet, embodies refined craftsmanship a...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Line Vautrin School Talosel and Mirror Table Lamp
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare Talosel and mirror table lamp or sconce was executed by one of Line Vautrin's (1913-1977) students circa 1960. This marvelous table lamp features pearlized yellow resin, or...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Resin, Talosel
Art Deco lamp by Henri Fournet
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco lamp circa 1925.
Wrought iron base decorated with ginkgo biloba leaves, signed "Le fer forgé HF".
Electric, E14 socket, screw bulb.
In perfect condition.
Total height: 44 c...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
Hans-Agne Jakobsson space age table lamp BN-26, aluminum, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Forserum, SE
A space-age table lamp, model BN26, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in the 1960s for his company, Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB, in Markaryd, Sweden. Crafted from aluminum, it features a co...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Exquisite Tiffany Studios Bronze & Leaded Glass "Feather" Table Lamp, Circa 1915
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This superb Tiffany Studios table lamp, dating to circa 1915, represents the height of American decorative artistry in the early twentieth century. With its refined conical leaded gl...
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1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Cast Stone, Bronze
Art Deco Michael Andersen & Son Table Lamp in Celadon Green Glazed Ceramic
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Art Deco styled Michael Andersen & Son ceramic table lamp with fluted green shade. Axel Salto inspired relief deer theme and celadon green. It features its original bakelite sockets ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Celadon
$559 Sale Price
20% Off
FIN Shade Table Lamp, light blue, hand built ceramic lamp by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN Azure Icefall Glaze
The glaze envelops the lamp in layers of cool, crystalline blues and silvery undertones, evoking the tranquil depth of arctic ice illuminated by soft light.
V...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Early Diskometal Table Lamps by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Rare Early-Work Diskometal Table Lamps made by Just Andersen in the 1920s.
* Set (2) of diskometal table lamps with tripod base, slim neck and white shades.
* Designer: Just Anderse...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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 ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Danish Art Deco Bronze Lamp, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Danish Art Deco Bronze Lamp from the 1930s.
* Bronze lamp on round base with four legs, slim neck and a white shade.
* Year: est. 1930s
* Condition: Good vintage condition. Bronz...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
"'Egyptian Revival Candle Lamp", Art Deco Bronze/Glass Lamp, Tiffany Studios
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although Louis Comfort Tiffany is world-renowned for his works in glass and bronze influenced by the Art Nouveau style -- including his stained glass lamps and windows, and his many ...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Adjustable Table Lamp or Wall Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful industrial Bauhaus lamp from the 1950s by Kaiser Leuchten.
Fantastic mid-century design.
High quality.
The lamp can be used flexibly as a table lamp or as a wall lamp.
The ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Petit-Monsigny Art Deco Ibis Sculpture Table Lamp, 1920
By A. Petit Monsigny
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Table Lamp by Adolphe Petit-Monsigny, circa 1920. An exceptional French Art Deco table lamp, circa 1920, showcasing a stunning bronze sculpture by th...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Empire style. Huge glass table lamp by Waterford Crystal, Ireland, 1960s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Huge table lamp from Waterford Crystal, Ireland, 1960s. The glass body is 39 centimeters high made of one-piece molded glass with engraved and cutted details. The base and the struct...
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1960s Irish Empire Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Bronze, Brass, Metal
$986 Sale Price
30% Off
Mario Bellini for Artemide “Area 40” Large Table Lamp Signed, Italy, 1976
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and iconic "Area 40" table lamp designed by Mario Bellini and produced by Artemide in the 1970s. The lamp is signed on the bottom.
This striking table lamp is fully origin...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Paper, Parchment Paper
Set of Square Table Lamps by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Classic Diskometal Table Lamps designed by Just Andersen in 1936.
* Set (2) of square diskometal desk lamps with vertical lines and white fabric shade
* Designer: Just Ander...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Uchiwa II Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer, circa 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Pair of rare table lamps by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in bamboo, rice paper fan and black lacquered iron.
Socket: 1 x E27 or E26 (US) for standard screw bul...
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1970s German Japonisme Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
$11,745 / item
1920s Art Nouveau Hand-crafted Table Lamps by Georg Thylstrup for P. Ipsens Enke
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two 1920sArt Nouveau hand-crafted table lamps by Georg Thylstrup for P. Ipsens Enke
The hand-crafted art nouveau table lamps were designed by Georg Thylstrup in 1927 and feat...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Uno Kristiansson Table Lamps, Turned Solid Pine, Luxus Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of sculptural, solid pine table lamps designed by Uno Kristiansson around 1966 and made by Luxus. The body of the design is turned pine wood. Although the form of the lamps i...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
Verner Panton 'Pantop' Portable Table Lamp in Vivid Orange and Chrome for Verpan
By Verpan, Verner Panton
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
Josef Frank Fabric /Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Table Lamp, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
An extremely elaborate table lamp in the famous Hoffmann design from the 1920s. chased/hammered brass, the hand-sewn fabric-shades with colorful designs by Josef Frank, WW-Modell Nr ...
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age Mushroom table lamp.
The lamp features a classic mushroom shape. The large metal shade is finished in orange and sits on a trumpet-shaped...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Chrome, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome-plated metal and orange glass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions are variable, measured as shown.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.0"H x 6.0"W...
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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
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...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Appuntito Ceramic Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
APPUNTITO LIGHT, designed in 2023.
This light has a hand-crafted ceramic base which is covered with individually shaped ceramic spikes. This artisanal piece is made in Project 213A'...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$2,466 / item
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 Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rattan
$460 / item
Vintage Italian 4035 Elpis Table Lamp from Guzzini, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Table lamp designed by Harvey Guzzini.
The slightly conical base is finished in chrome color. Towards the bottom it is set off in black. The translucent acrylic shade forms a flat c...
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20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chinoiserie Ceramic Accent Table Lamp, Blue and White
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming small vintage table or accent lamp features abstract decor with ornate garlands surrounding flowers and leaves, depicted in traditional style in various shades of cobalt bl...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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
Set of Three Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamps for Markaryd, Sweden 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
With a legacy spanning over seven decades, Hans-Agne Jakobsson redefined modern design by seamlessly blending form and function. His designs’ unique quality lies in effortlessly infu...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"Pavot" Very Rare Table Lamp By Le Verre Francais circa 1925
Located in Bochum, NRW
"Pavot" Table Lamp, around 1925-1926
Clear glass with yellow powder inclusions. Outside overlay in red and dark brown. A surrounding etched decor of stylized flowers and leaves. R...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Carl-Harry Stålhane ceramic Table Lamp blue / green shades for Rörstrand, Sweden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Ceramic and glazed Table Lamp by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. The lamp is in very good condition with bright azure and green hues. Rewired and fitted with a bras...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Brass Bankers Desk Lamp by E. S. Horn, 1950s
By E. S. Horn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This midcentury danish bankers table light features two lightsources. Its made entirely out of brass and has a multi-adjustable gooseneck that allows you to direct the light in any d...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$318 Sale Price
20% Off
Table Lamp "Bacco 1-2-3" in Murano Glass by Guido Rosati for ITRE, Italy 1980s
By ITRE
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful table lamp in murano glass and metal by Guido Rosati for ITRE.
Made in Italy in the 1980s.
The Bacco lamp is a refined expression of Italian design, composed of three bot...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstaette, Silk Shade Brass Table Lamp, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
A very charming table-lamp by Hoffmann, with a silk shade. Custom-made adjustments of color and finish are possible.
Originally manufactured at the Wiener Werkstaette Atelier, now c...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Uplighter Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural alabaster Art Deco period urn table lamp with neoclassical design, Italy, 1940s.
This elegant carved alabaster neoclassical 'uplighter' urn lamp will be a nice addition pl...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Table Lamp in Brass Faux Bamboo and Rattan Maison Baguès Style, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing table lamp in brass faux bamboo and fabric and rattan lampshade in the style of Maison Baguès.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Lampshade: Curved and semi-cylindrica...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Art Deco Table Lamp in Brass and Flamed Birch, 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish Art Deco Table Lamp in Brass and Flamed Birch, 1930s
An elegant Swedish table lamp from the 1930s, designed in the refined Art Deco or Swedish Grace style. The lamp combine...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, black and cream-white lacquered metal table lamp likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to brass
Light loss of black lacquer to me...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Table Lamp 6781 by Christian Dell for Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small table lamps by Emperor glow in a special color.
The flat reflector screen is designed in a light blue tone. It can be tilted over a ball joint. The shape and color of the scre...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
BBPR, Table Lamp, Chrome-Plated Metal, Glass, Italy, 1970s
By Studio BBPR
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome-plated metal and glass table lamp designed by BBPR and produced by Artemide, Italy, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 16.625"H x 15.625"W x 15.625"D
Bulb Specificatio...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Antique Pair Black Opaline Neoclassical Table Lamps.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Pair Black Opaline Neoclassical Table Lamps.
Two matching slim black opaline table lamps in neoclassical style made circa 1890. Brass column neck and baluster shaped black ...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
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,...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Japanese Modern Bamboo Washi Paper Lantern Table Lamp by Miyabi Andon
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Miyabi Andon table lamp
Japan circa 1980s
Cylindrical lantern constructed of bamboo and hand dyed washi paper in natural and yellow tones
Two internal sockets for variable ...
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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
An ART-DECO NEOCLASSICAL TABLE LAMP by PHILIPPE BARBIER, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant table lamp, Post-Modernist, NeoClassical, Shabby-Chic, a nickeled metal cubical base and an ovoïd body with a final cylindrical lampshade, by Philippe Barbier, France 1970...
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1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Accademia Tavolo Picoli by Cini Boeri for Artemide 1978
By Cini Boeri, Artemide
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Accademia lamp, designed by Cini Boeri in 1978, is a small-scale version of the popular table lamp created for Artemide. This lamp is an impressive example of Boeri's minimalist ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Rattan, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable bronze-painted metal and rattan table lamp likely designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.75"H x 7"W x 9"D
Bulb Specifications: E-2...
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Ceramic Lamp with Glass Lamp Shade- Pink Dash
Located in London, GB
This handcrafted ceramic lamp pairs a pink base with a frosted globe bulb for a cozy glow. Its playful design, glossy finish and luxurious 24k gold detailing make it the perfect litt...
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2010s European Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and off-white embroidery fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 17"H x 20.5"W x 10.5"D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Space Age Italian Mushroom Table Lamp attributed to Goffredo Reggiani, 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
Unique Space Age table lamp with a chrome tulip base. This table lamp is an eye-catcher in its workmanship and its exquisite design. The chrome-plated tulip base forms the base, at t...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$1,390 Sale Price
20% Off
Diö Slöjd, Table Lamp, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood table lamp produced by Diö Slöjd, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.25"H x 7.5"W x 3.5"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 8" Top Diameter x 10" Bottom Diameter x...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
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
Stunning Pair of Emerald and Clear Crystal Lamps
Located in New York, NY
1950's pair of Gorgeous Emerald and Clear Crystal lamps.
The thick intense Emerald colored base incorporated with the clear crystal bubbles make a stunning pair of lamps
They have b...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$4,200 / set
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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