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Table Lamps For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Charles X
A table lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, model 9225
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A table lamp designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, model ‘9225’, Finland circa 1950th.
Stamped “ TAITO 9225 “. Existing wires, rewiring available upon request.
Dimensions : H 18″; W...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swiss Alps Solid Pine Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of solid pine monolithic-bottle form lamps in a hand rubbed oil finish with blackened iron bands. Rewired for use in the USA by an UL listed electrician using new sockets, plugs...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Idman, Table Lamp, Brass, Aluminum, Finland, 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and aluminum table or wall light produced by Idman Presenta, Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.5” H x 6.6” W x 7” D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb
Number o...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Paavo Tynell 'Model 9209' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp for Gubi
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell Model 9209 Brass and Rattan Table Lamp for Gubi
Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1940, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. Today, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Danish Palshus Tall Table Lamp Aqua Blue Glaze with Shade, Modern Ceramic 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall Mid-century 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 ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Danish Stoneware Table Lamp in Earthy Glazes, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stylish mallet shaped stoneware table lamp with fluted beige Danish shade. The base exhibits delicate earthy glazes in soft nuances. Designed and made anonymously in Denmark circa 19...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Nylund 'Rubus' Green Ceramic Table Lamp Rörstrand, Sweden, 1965
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking table lamp was designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced in Sweden in the 1960s. Nylund, renowned for designing many classics for the Swedish ceramic factory Rörstrand, cr...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
'Unbound' Table Lamp by Space Copenhagen for GUBI
By Gubi, Space Copenhagen
Located in Glendale, CA
'Unbound' Table Lamp by Space Copenhagen for GUBI
Design studio Space Copenhagen is known for playing with juxtapositions; the 'Unbound' collection for GUBI is no exception. A minim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Bronze, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small bronze table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.25” H x 4.75” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3” Top Diameter x 5.75” Bottom ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Upsala Ekeby, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Metal, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic and metal table lamp produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.6“ H x 6.75“ Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 6“ Top Di...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Table Lamps Model B-075, Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s
By Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table lamps in brass, model B-075 manufactured by Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s.
Listed price is for the pair.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp, Olof Larsson, Laholm 1950's
By Laholm
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern table lamp, Olof Larsson, Laholm ca 1950's.
Marked with makers mark.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Brass patina....
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Hand-Painted 1940s Hjorth Ceramic Table Lamp from Bornholm with New Shade and US
Located in Lejre, DK
This ceramic table lamp was produced in the 1940s on Bornholm, Denmark, and designed by Hjorth. The lamp is uniquely hand-painted with detailed motifs of birds and branches, giving i...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Rare Commissioned Paavo Tynell Perforated Brass Table Lamp, Taito Oy, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
An extremely rare commissioned table lamp by Paavo Tynell. This lamp has features from several models yet has a unique perforated cone shape shade that is not found in any other stan...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp in Brass and Original Lamp Shade by Josef Frank, 1960's Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Table Lamp in Brass and Original Lamp Shade by Josef Frank, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass and original lamp shade
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare table lamp model 2467...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Unique Scandinavian Modern Brutalist Ceramic Table Lamp by Tilgmans, Sweden
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Unique Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Lamp by Tilgmanns, Sweden 1960s. This Scandinavian modern brutalist stoneware lamp by Tilgmanns, originating from Sweden in the 1960s, is a strik...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Earthenware
Mid-20th Paavo Tynell 9227 Table Lamp for Idman Finland
By Idman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, FI
Beautiful and iconic white colored desk lamp by Paavo Tynell.
- Stamped: "Idman"
- Original paint job
- Wires re-newed at some point, lamp works perfectly.
Vintage condition, loo...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of "Simris/Olympia" by Anders Pehrson, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1960s.
Height is adjustable in all directions.
New wiring.
Global shipping: USD 199.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Leather
Unique table lamp - handcrafted by ceramic artist Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Handcrafted table lamp by Norwegian artist Johanne Birkeland. This particular piece is very unique in its shape, as it requires considerable technical knowledge and patience to build...
Category
2010s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Søholm, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware table lamp designed and produced by Søholm Keramik, Bornholm, Denmark, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.25“ H x 3.375“ Diameter
Dimensions of Shade ...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish modern"Grazia" ceramic table lamp by Stig Lindberg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Table lamp from the series "Grazia" designed by Stig Lindberg. produced by Gustavsberg in Sweden during the 1950s. Made from carrara ceramic with hand painted floral pattern made wit...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Anagram Table Lamp, Rice, Steel by Sam Weller for Hay
By HAY
Located in Dubai, AE
Sam Weller's Anagram Table Lamp fuses functionality with visual appeal to create a table lamp with a robust construction and strong personality.
Featuring a generously curved, gloss...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Ceramic Globe Table Lamp by Upsala Ekeby, 1930s, Sweden, Scandinavian Modern
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Stockholm, SE
This earthenware table lamp, crafted by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, in the 1930s/40s, features a glaze in warm tones between orange and beige with brown accents. The horizontal lines creat...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Unique Scandinavian Modern Earthenware Table Lamp by Tilgmans, Sweden 1955
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Unique Scandinavian Modern earthenware Lamp by Tilgmanns, Sweden 1950s
This Scandinavian modern table lamp by Tilgmanns, originating from Sweden in the 1950s, is a striking example...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Earthenware
Pair tall Ufo Søholm Stentøj ceramic table lamps Denmark Mid-Century stoneware
Located in Vorst, BE
Pair tall Danish Mid-Century ceramic table lamps of the 1960-70s. Glazed stoneware.
Sculptural Ufo style lamp bases, blue glaze with olive green / brown colour effects. Very rare mo...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
LBM Table Lamp, Tomato Red- by Moisés Hernández for Hay
By HAY
Located in Dubai, AE
Inspired by the innovative architecture of fellow Mexican Luis Barragan, Moisés Hernández designed the LBM Table Lamp to reflect his fascination with monolithic geometry, color, ligh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Birch, Brass, Sweden, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and brass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1920s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.375“ H x 4.55” W x 4.55“ D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.5” Top Diameter x...
Category
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and orange fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.875“ H x 7.375” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26
Numb...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Modernist Table Lamp by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare desk lamp by Hans Bergström. Made from brass with a hoop-shaped base dressed with brown leather. Brass shade perforated with small holes that let out the light beautifully.
Han...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Table Lamp in Brass, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Table lamp in patinated brass, designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition. Comes with a new lampshade.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Danish Modern Kähler HAK Table Lamps Turquoise Blue & Brown 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare to find pair of small Mid-century Danish table lamps from the ceramic workshop Kähler (HAK). The design is attributed to Nils Kähler and they are made circa 1960s.
The lamps ar...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Sabina Grubbeson December Raw Iron Table Lamp by Konsthantverk
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sabina Grubbeson december raw iron table lamp by Konsthantverk.
Table lamp model december raw iron with four arms designed by Sabina Grubbeson and manufactured by Konsthantverk.
...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Tall Table Lamp by Nils Kähler, Midcentury Danish
Located in Lejre, DK
Decorative ceramic lamp designed and made by Nils Kähler, Made in Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair tall Søholm Stentøj Stoneware table lamps Erling Mortensen Denmark 1960
Located in Vorst, BE
Pair of tall Danish Mid-Century stoneware table lamps of the 1960-70s.
The bottom part of the lamps is glazed in a dark reddish brown with blue and ochre accents, decorated with...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair Danish Søholm Stentøj blue ceramic & teak table lamps Denmark Mid-Century
Located in Vorst, BE
Pair big Danish Mid-Century ceramic table lamps of the 1960-70s. Glazed stoneware and teak wood.
Sculptural square lamp bases, blue glaze with green/brown colour effects and a squar...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Teak
Paper Cube Table Lamp - Ecopet Paper - by Bertjan Pot for Hay
By Bertjan Pot
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed by Bertjan Pot, Paper Cube is a series of elegant and functional cubed lamps. Inspired by the mechanics of constructing folded paper ornaments, Paper Cube has a flat-pack d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Paper, Rubber
Model 2060 Table Lamp, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 2060 table lamp, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1950s. Teal colored faux leather wrapping on the frame, brass detail and wooden slat shade. Marked. G...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavia Modern Unique Ceramics & Rattan Table Lamp by Jette Hellerøe, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Unique table lamp handmade in the 1970s by artist Jette Hellerøe at her own studio in Denmark. The lamp is made from stoneware and decorated with geometric figures and symbols. Signe...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware, Rattan
Set of Two Model Primula Flower Lamps, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of two model Primula flower lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd from the 1960s. Brass. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent with age and use. The Flo...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table lamp modell 2563 by Josef Frank
Located in New York, NY
Rare Large Table lamp modell 2563 by Josef Frank for Svenskt tenn, Sweden. Carved lamp arm in a white lacquered color with a large flower printed lamp shade...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted table lamp by Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Handcrafted lamp base by Norwegian artist Johanne Birkeland. The lamp base is hand built in white stoneware clay, and hand decorated with black matte glaze.
The lamp comes with Nor...
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2010s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Table Lamp Model PH 4/3 By Poul Henningsen For Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
PH 4/3 table lamp designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen. The lamp is with white laqcuered metal shades.
This product will be inspected thoroughly at our prof...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Anna Lisa Thomson Table Lamp Ekeby Ceramics Sweden 1930s Swirl Glaze
Located in Basel, BS
Anna-Lisa Thomson table lamp for Ekeby ceramics in Sweden, made in the 1930s.
Hand-thrown earthenware with swirl pattern, glazed in a spotted buttery color.
Original brass socket w...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Earthenware, Fabric
Rare Lisbeth Brams Teak Table Lamp
Located in Bern, CH
Rare 1960's teak table lamp by Lisbeth Brams, Denmark. Turned solid teak base with double light fittings. Swiss plug with pull cord on/off switch.
Made in Denmark.
Measurements: Hei...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Teak
French Table Lamp from Lucid, 1970s
By Lucid
Located in Bastogne, BE
Scandinavian style table lamp by Lucid, France for the special exclusive order from Hilton Hotel in Barcelona. Shade is made of methacrylate a...
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1970s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Swedish Midcentury Table Lamp in Brass by Böhlmarks
By Bohlmarks
Located in Karlstad, SE
Small table lamp in brass and wood by Böhlmarks, Sweden.
Simple and elegant design, significant for the Swedish modern era
Condition: Very good condition. New shade.
***
Ple...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Anna-Lisa Thomson, table lamp, Ekeby, Swedish Modern 1940/50s.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table lamp in earthenware by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, 1940/50s. Rewired with new lamp shade.
In good condition, nice patina. Small signs of age and wear. This is one of ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Unique 1970s Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp by "AP" Stoneware, Bornholm, Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful unique Scandinavian Modern table lamp handmade by "AP" ceramics at the island of Bornholm, Denmark in the 1970s. Salt glazed stoneware with abstract decor in earth colors. Pleated light...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Reijmyre Glasbruk, Table Lamp, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and blue-colored table lamp produced by Reijmyre Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.8” H x 4” W x 4” D
Bulb Specifications: E-26
Number of Socket...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell model 5068 for Taito circa 1940, Brass & wood straw.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Paavo Tynell table lamp model 5068 made by Taito Oy, The lamp is made in solid brass with a wood handel and a wood straw shade. Good original condition, the lamp is stamp by the edit...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Heiberg table lamps, porcelain and brass
Located in Forserum, SE
A pair of traditional Danish so-called Heiberg table lamps, made from porcelain and brass. Two identical lamps but in two different sizes. Complete with new velvet-finish lamp shades...
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19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Harald Notini, Table Lamp, Brass, Mahogany, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A rare brass, mahogany and rattan table lamp designed by Harald Notini and produced by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19” H x 10” W x 6.5” D
Stated dimensio...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mist AP17 Table Lamp, Guatemala Verde, by All the Way to Paris for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
The Mist table lamp, made from mouth-blown opal glass, features a thick marble pillar with a small dimmer switch. The contrast between the light shape of the glass and the solidity o...
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2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Marble
Swedish Moden Brass Table Lamp, 1950s
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
White Black Splash Danish Modern Ceramic Lamp by Karsten Nielsen, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian Modern matte chalk white spherical ceramic table lamp with anthracite black and lilac blue splashed accents and small drops. Designed and handmade by Danish ceramic arti...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
1960s Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model B148 Wood Table Lamp for AB Ellysett
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model B148 Wood Table Lamp for AB Ellysett. Designed and produced by Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden and executed in thin bentwood with solid wooden base stru...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Vintage Table Lamp "PH-Lamp" by PH / Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning original production PH-table lamp model "3,5/2" by Poul Henningsen manufactured at Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen in the 1930s. The lamp base is made from patinated brass and brown bakelite parts.. The upper shade is made from yellow lacquered metal with a wonderful patina while the middle and lower are made from two layered opaline glass which gives a wonderful light distribution. A beautiful and rare example of the world famous lamp icon.
Poul Henningsen designed the three-shade system back in 1925-1926. The first lights using the system were designed by PH in cooperation with Louis Poulsen for an exhibition in Paris. PH sought to create glare-free light, direct light where it was most needed, and create soft shadows, using incandescent bulbs as a light source. PH 3/2 Table is a member of the three-shade family. Thus PH did not just design a light, but an entire system – around a thousand different models have been produced over the years. PH was the first person to pursue a scientific approach to light and use the logarithmic spiral as a basis. By using a design based on the logarithmic spiral he achieved even distribution of light over the entire curve of the shade. This even light distribution, together with the diffuse reflection through the glass, made it possible to control glare and shadow. Each shade reduces the amount of light equally, due to their distance from the light source. The PH light model numbers refer to the shade size. Each top shade had a corresponding set of middle and lower shades. In the ‘pure’ models, such as the 2/2, the top shade has a size of about 20 cm, with corresponding lower shades. PH 3/2 Table consists of an app. 30 cm top shade, but uses lower shades from the 2/2 model. These ‘hybrid’ models were introduced due to the desire to hang the pendants at lower heights. The system was also used for wall, table and floor lamps. This specific example has a "3,5" top shade (33,7 cm.) and a "2" middle and lower shade making it a "3,5/2 PH lamp".
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Table Lamp for Bergboms, 1960
By Bergboms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful glazed ceramic table lamp in a textured, off-white color with brown geometric decorations. marked 'Italy/Bergboms', Sweden, linen shade included, wired for US standards wit...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Antique and Vintage Table Lamps for Sale: Find Art Deco Table Lamps, Murano Glass Table Lamps and Other Lighting on 1stDibs
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.