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Table Lamps For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Charles X
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp Solid Oakwood and Black Leather, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Unique Danish Modern table lamp handmade in Denmark in the 1950s. Turned oakwood with a beautiful patina and black leather. Equipped with a new white flax linen shade.
Measurements:...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Leather, Oak
Poul Henningsen Black Metalized and Glass PH 2/1 Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 2/1' Opal Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
The 'PH 2/1' Opal Glass Table Lamp originates from Henningsen's brilliant three-shade system designed in 1925-6. Usi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Austrian KIWI Wicker Table Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Kiwi table lamp from the 1950s.
Great and exceptional design with a fantastically elegant look.
The rattan lampshade creates a very cozy atmosphere and a spectacular play o...
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1950s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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
Pair of Swedish Table Lamps by Tranås Stilarmatur, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Trana°s Stilarmatur, 1960s.
Very good condition.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Urshult Glasbruk, Table Lamp, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass table lamp attributed to Urshult Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.25” H x 3.75“ Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.25“ Top Diameter x 10“ B...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Jerk Werkmäster, Scandinavian ceramic table lamp, Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
An exquisite table lamp designed by Jerk Werkmäster circa 1940 for the Swedish ceramics studio Nittsjö. The base is crafted from cream-glazed earthenware and features a delicate flor...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Turquoise Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of magnificent turquoise glass table lamps with brass collars by designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. These model RD1304 l...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large chunky brutalist Danish copper table lamp with mushroom shade
Located in Zaandam, NL
Large 98 cm ( incl shade ) copper chunky table lamp from denmark 1960s. The lamp base is in great condition considering it's age, the shade although period correct is not original to...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Pair of Table Lamps Model B-024, Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s
By Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table lamps in brass, model B-024 manufactured by Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s.
Designed by Alf Svensson & Yngvar Sandström, produced by Bergbom.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bruno Karlsson, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and beige-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Bruno Karlsson and produced by Ego Stengods, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 7.5“ H x 3.75” diameter Dimens...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
LBM Table Lamp - Luis Pink - 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, lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 4/3 table lamp with white metal shades.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 4/3 table lamp with white metal shades.
Early model from the 1960s/1970s.
Switch.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: D 42.0 cm x H 57.0 cm.
Cord length...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Desk Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen "DSB Konduktør" Made at Louis Poulsen, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Functionalist desk lamp designed by Danish Architect Vilhelm Lauritzen in the late 1940s. Made for "DSB" (The Danish Railway Company) hence the name "Konduktørlampe/Train Conductors lamp". Its was manufactured by Louis Poulsen. This example is from the earliest production with the old bakelite...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Early Patented Table "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 chromed brass and dark ...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
Exceedingly Rare Table Lamp, Svea Winkler, Orno Oy, 1960s
By Svea Winkler, Orno Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Exceedingly rare table lamp, designed by Svea Winkler, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1960s. Glass frame with painted metal lampshade. Good vintage condition, rich patina on the lampshade....
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamps BN-26, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of vintage Hans-Agne Jakobsson table lamps, model BN-26 in lacquered aluminium.
Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden.
Very good vintage condition.
Please...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Hans-Agne Jakobsson B 204/31, Carolin Table Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large table lamp by Hand Agne Jakobsson, model "B 204/31, Carolin", Markaryd brass frame with leather shade, label marked, height approx. 68 cm, diameter 45 cm. Some repairs on ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Glass Table Lamp, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Glass table lamp, designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape, manufactured by Orno Oy, 1960s. Glass frame with copper details. Fabric lampshade. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent ...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Stoneware table lamp by Haico Nitzsche for Søholm Pottery
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stoneware table lamp designed by Haico Nitzsche for Søholm Pottery, Bornholm, Denmark. Circa 1970th. Newly rewired.
Dimensions: ceramic base height 12.5", width: 10" ; depth: 5".
To...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Tony Paul Laurel Mid Century Modern Teak & Brass Genie Bottle Table Lamp 33"
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1960's pair of mid century Danish modern genie bottle style table lamps. Round half brass, half teak wood bases topped with a brass waist supporting a tapered cylindrical neck....
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Elm, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and stained elm table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 14.25” H x 9.25” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb
Number of Sockets: 1...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Arne Jacobsen AJ Table Lamp in Warm Sand for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen AJ table lamp in Warm Sand for Louis Poulsen.
The AJ series was part of the lighting collection renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Zinc
Art Nouveau Ceramic Floor/Table Lamp, Hans Henrik Petersen "HPK", Denmark, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Large and impressive ceramics floor/ table lamp handmade at "HPK keramik" workshop in Denmark in the 1930s. The conical base is made from stoneware with an amazing matte burned glazi...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Marianne Starck, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A stoneware and off-white fabric table lamp designed by Marianne Starck and produced by Michael Andersen, Bornholm, Denmark, 1960s.
Sold with lampshade
Stated dimensions include la...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware, Fabric
Pair of B102 Table Lamps by Hans Agne Jakobsson
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of B102 Table Lamps by Hans Agne Jakobsson
These exquisite lamps feature a brass construction paired with a molded glass shade. A notable highlight is the crown decor piece sur...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Boris Lacroix Table Lamp / Wall Lamp Produced by Falkenbergs Belysning in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table / wall lamp designed by Boris Lacroix. Produced by Falkenbergs Belysning in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Fagerhults, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and floral-printed fabric table lamp produced by Fagerhults Ljusarmatur, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 20“ H x 8.75“ Diameter
Bulb Specificat...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp in Brass and Cognac Leather by Einar Bäckström, circa 1940s
Located in Örebro, SE
Table lamp model 5014 in brass and cognac leather by Einar Bäckström circa 1940s.
Signed on the bottom. Rewired. We recommend this lamp to be rewired following the buyer's country's...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Midcentury Table Lamp in Brass by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare table lamp in brass and wood by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks, Sweden.
This elegant lamp was manufactured during the Swedish Modern era and is of very high quality.
Condition: V...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Per Linnemann-Schmidt Danish Modern Plaster Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Per Linnemann-Schmidt Danish Modern Plaster Table Lamps, Pair
Offered for sale is a substantial pair of newly painted (to their original color) plaster lamps in the shape of ginger ...
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1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster, Paint
Kaare Klint Table Lamp in Ash Wood and Hand Folded Le Klint Shade, Denmark 1940s
By Le Klint, Esben Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important Le Klint table lamp Model 301 in beautifully patinated solid ash wood with hand folded Le Klint shade. The lamp was designed by Kaare Klint in the 1940s and is as...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic, Ash
Fog & Mørup Large White Danish Modern Table Lamp, 1970s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large and rare table light in white aluminum designed at and made by Fog & Mørup in Denmark during the 1970s. It features a 3-tiered shade system much like the PH4 by Poul Hennings...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Danish Modern Blue Glass Table Lamps by Holmegaard Glassworks, 1975
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful blue table lamps made in 1975 at Holmegaard Glassworks, Copenhagen. The design is by renown glass artist Michael Bang and each lamp was...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Upsala Ekeby, Table Lamp, Earthenware, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware and brass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.65” H x 6.4” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Di...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
LBM Table Lamp - Clay- 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, lig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp, White
Located in Berkeley, CA
The authentic cobra table lamp is of the most iconic designs by Greta M. Grossman. The table lamp was originally designed in the 1950s and takes its n...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
Swedish Designer, Table Lamps, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and off-white fabric table lamps designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 20.75“ H x 11.875” Diameter
Bulb Specifications...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Pair of Tall Ceramic Table Lamps by Palshus, Design by Esben Klint for Le Klint
Located in Vorst, BE
Tall pair of ceramic table lamps designed by Esben Klint.
Esben was the son of Kaare Klint (the famous danish furniture designer). He created a timeless design with this model, it ...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Tall Ceramic Table Lamps by Palshus, Design by Esben Klint for Le Klint
Located in Vorst, BE
Tall pair of ceramic table lamps designed by Esben Klint.
Esben was the son of Kaare Klint (the famous danish furniture designer). He created a timeless design with this model, it ...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Danish Mid Century Ceramic Stoneware "Rose Thorn" Lamp by Knud Basse, 1970s
By Knud Basse
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare turquoise Danish mid century storeware ceramic "Rose Thorn" lamp by Knud Basse produced by Michael Andersen, 1970s. In good original condition. Signed and numbered under t...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Søholm Stentøj Stoneware Modernist table-lamps Einar Johansen Denmark 1960
Located in Vorst, BE
Pair big Danish Mid-Century stoneware table lamps of the 1960-70s.
The bottom part of the lamps is decorated with an impressed pattern, glazed in dark and light blue with ochre/g...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Danish Modern Brass & Glass Table Lamp by Bent Karlby for LYFA, 1950s
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Odense, DK
Rare brass table lamp made in the 1950s by LYFA, Copenhagen. Design by Bent Karlby. The lamp base is made from patinated brass and the shade consists of an inner part in opaline glas...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Round Mid Century Table / Desk Lamp in Solid Marble by Bergboms, Sweden 1960s
By Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare desk / table / bed mid century lamp model "B-10" in solid marble produced by Bergboms, Sweden 1960s. In good vintage condition with minimal signs of age. Shade's not included in...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Scandinavian Dual Sphere Table Lamp in Beech Wood & Opaline Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual and Sculptural modern table light executed with a large solid sphere in beech wood and featuring a similar sized opaline glass sphere/shade. A sphere on a sphere. Unknown Sca...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass, Beech
Pair of Bumling Table Lamps by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, Space Age, 1960
Located in Vorst, BE
Rare pair of the quite impressive Bumling table lamps in aluminium/chrome finish. Both lamps are labeled.
The Bumling lamp series was designed by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan i...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Le Klint Blue Table Lamp Stoneware Ole Bøgild Hand Folded Shade, Denmark, 1970s
By Le Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Elegant light blue table lamp made in the 1970s by Ole Bøgild for Le Klint, Denmark. The base is made from stoneware and is mounted with the original hand folded Le Klint shade. Wond...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
A Round Designer Table Lamps in Solid Pine from Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A round designer table Lamp in Solid Pine from Sweden, 1970s
Sold without lampshades, dimensions for globe 21 cm. Height with socket is 28 cm. Standard E-26 medium base bulb.
Other ...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
Paavo Tynell "5061" Mid Century Table Desk Lamp in Brass Produced by Taito 1940s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century table desk lamp in brass model "5061" by Paavo Tynell produced by Taito, Finland 1940s. In good original condition with e...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass and brass table lamp designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.625“ H x 4.5” diameterDimensions of Shad...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
A pair of tall table lamps by Hans Agne Jakobsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of tall table lamps by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, circa 1960s. Polished brass. Measures: Heigh 26.5 inches.
Existing wiring, rewiring available upon request.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bergboms, brass and leather table lamp, Sweden, 1960s
By Bergboms
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Bergboms Scanlight table lamp. Produced in Sweden during the middle of the 20th century.
Luxurious design with brass wrapped in leather. A brass b...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
ASEA, Desk Light / Table Lamp, Brass, Elm, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A modernist desk light / table lamp. Designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1940s.
Other designers of the period include Harald Notini, Carl-Axel Acking, Paavo Tynell, and Alvar A...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern table lamp with ceramic base by Anna-Lisa Thomson, mid1900s.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful earthenware table lamp with white glaze. Designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby Sweden, mid1900s.
Beautiful decor and original shade. Nice patina. Smaller signs of...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
ASEA table lamp E1325, brass and steel, Scandinavian modern, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Forserum, SE
A modernist table lamp, also possible to use as a wall lamp, model E1325 produced by renowned Swedish lighting manufacturer ASEA Belysning in the 1950s. Constructed from a sculpted b...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Midcentury Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of crystal glass table lamps by Carl Fagerlund in a neat size. Made in dark blue glass in a narrow conical shape, almond shaped at the base. Beautiful translucent color, elegant...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
LBM Table Lamp - Titanium Yellow- 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, Brass, Birch, Glass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, birch and white opaline glass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 9.875“ H x 5.25“ W x 9.7“ D
Bulb Specifications...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique and Vintage Table Lamps for Sale: Find Art Deco Table Lamps, Murano Glass Table Lamps and Other Lighting on 1stDibs
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.