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Table Lamps For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1940s
Midcentury Western Germany Ceramic Table Lamp in Earthy Lava Ash Glazes
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large pottery table lamp decorated with spotted earthy ash glazes and blue squares. Marked Western Germany 27 beneath its base. It comes with a new white fluted Danish shade with a d...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Italian modern brutalist Geometrical table lamp in pewter, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brutalist Geometrical table lamp in pewter, 1970s
Table lamp entirely in pewter. The central structure is composed of a series of convex geometric shapes. The base is ...
Category
1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter
Pair of Ivory Lacquered Table Lamps by Jean-Claude Mahey, France 1970-1980
Located in Renens, CH
Pair of ivory lacquered table lamps by Jean-Claude Mahey, France 1970-80.
The top part of the lamps is composed of ivory lacquered wood which is in very good condition and the bas...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Tukiainen Aimo Ossi Kalevi, Table Lamp, Copper, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A freeform copper table lamp designed by Tukiainen Aimo Ossi Kalevi and produced by Oy Moonlight, Finland, 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inche...
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1970s Finnish Post-Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Copper
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.45" H x 5.15" Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Diameter x 10” Bottom Dia...
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1970s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
1970s Tapered Table Lamp in Bronze Stewart Ross James for Hansen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Tapered Table Lamp in Bronze Stewart Ross James for Hansen
Special patina of turquoise, green and black.
22.75 h x 5.5 x 5.5
Preowned Original vintage condition.
Wear consisten...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and cream-lacquered aluminium table lamp designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.5” H x 5.1” W x 7.5” D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 B...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Sandro SORAVIA // Mid-century modern 1970s ceramic table lamp (74h x 30d in cm)
By Ceramiche di Albisola, Sandro Soravia
Located in Firenze, FI
1970s rare large ceramic table/desk lamp by Sandro SORAVIA.
Designed by Sandro SORAVIA
Manufacturer: I.A.M.A (Industria Albisolese Maioliche Artistiche) by Giuseppe Giacchino
Model ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Metallic Thread
Pair of Modern Solid Marble Cylindrical Table Lamps, Brass Base, Single Bulb
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Modern Solid Marble Cylindrical Table Lamps, Brass Base, Single Bulb
Pair of brass base marble cylindrical form table lamps with finials...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Danish Mid Century Staved Teak Wood Sculptural Table Lamp 1970s ESA
By ESA
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A sculptural solid teak table lamp in the manner of ESA. Made in Denmark or Sweden, 1970s. The wood section is 17.25” tall.
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Mario Barbaglia & Marco Colombo Vintage Italiana Luce Mod Studio Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original pair of table lamps, designed by Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo, and produced by Mod STUDIO / Italiana Luce. The lamps are in fabulous original vint...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Two Luciano Frigerio Brass Table Lamps, Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of brass table/bedside lamps, attributed to Luciano Frigerio, Italy, 1970s
Excellent condition, intact and working. Very small signs of aging. E 27 lamp socket. They have always...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Pair of Chrome Table Lamps, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Pair of Chrome Table Lamps, 1970s
Category
1970s Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Travertine Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Travertine Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine
Postmodern Scalloped Cream Ceramic Table Lamps – a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with the amazing pair of vintage postmodern ceramic table lamps. Each lamp showcases a scalloped body design in a timeless cream finish, adding a touch of elega...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Lumen Milano Rare Table Lamp
By Lumen
Located in Hanover, MA
Rare multi-directional table lamp by Lumen Milano, probably designed by Oscar Torlasco, mid-1940's.
Gloriously engineered elongated tapered brass stem stretches from a knurled ball j...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of Nautical Brass and Teak Ship's Desk or Table Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of brass ship's desk or table lamps with teak base from a decommissioned ship. The shade tilts forward and back. The base measures 8" x 5". These have been electrified for American use. It takes one standard base light bulb. Circa 1990's
Deborah Lockhart Phillips, owner of The Lockhart Collection, sources one-of-a-kind pieces from all over the world; and often transforms nautical artifacts...
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Brass Table Lamp in the Style of Tommaso Barbi Italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Brass table lamp in the style of Tommaso Barbi, Italy, 1970s.
Leather insert, signs of wear and tear, still beautiful and functional.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Frans Schrofer Doppia Halogen Table lamp 1980s Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare designer table lamp from the 1980s by designer Frans Schrofer.
Manufactured by Scanlight, Netherlands with the name "DOPPIO"
Lamp has two elegant arc-shaped arms that can be san...
Category
1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
Vintage gilt bronze and tole 2-light bouillotte lamp. Round bronze base and oval gilt and painted tole adjustable shade with two arm candle lights and wreath finial.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Danish Modern Jytte Trebbien Ceramic Table Lamp in 'Budded' Style for Tusbo
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Axel Salto inspired ceramic table lamp by Jytte Trebbien and Harry Nielsen. Micro-buds in brown and white glaze. Its a unique piece made at Tusbo keramik in Denmark circa 1970. It fe...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
1940s Hand Carved Chinese Soapstone Vase Table Lamp On Pierced Metal Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Hand Carved Chinese Soapstone Vase Table Lamp On Pierced Metal Base
Vase of Flowers & Birds in a relief sculpture is mounted to a pierced ...
Category
1940s Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Soapstone, Metal
Pair of French 1940s Crystal Baccarat Style Table Lamps
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of 1940s French Crystal Baccarat Style Table Lamps that may be transferred to candle holders. Wonderful crystals hanging from the cup surrounding the stem. The shades are etched...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Axel Salto, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and black-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Axel Salto and produced by Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 19.25 H x 5.35” Diameter
Dimension...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Rare 'Mont Cenis' by Raak Amsterdam, The Netherlands 1970's
By RAAK
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This rare table lamp, model 'Mont Cenis' was made by RAAK Amsterdam in the 1970's. It has an aluminum base with a glass tube, half clear and half opaline. A very special design where...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Rattan, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and rattan table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 16" H x 6” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb
Number of Sockets: 1
All ligh...
Category
1970s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Rattan, Pine
Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide 'Sintesi Faretto Morsetto' White Clamp Light
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, multi-way clamp lamp, model 'Sintesi Faretto Morsetto', second edition, coated iron, coated steel, aluminum, rubber, plastic, Italy, 1976
The founder ...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
Tommaso Barbi Maple Wood Table Lamp, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Refined and particular table lamp by Tommaso Barbi, clean in its style, the table lamp is full of precious and distinctive materials.
The table lamp has a square shape and is made o...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Maple
Shogun Table Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide, 1986
Located in Roma, IT
Shogun Table Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide, 1986 ca.
Embossed cast iron, enamelled metal, enamelled metal grid.
Dimensions H60 D 30 cm.
Ref. G. Gramigna, Repertorio 1950-2000, ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.25" H x 5.25" Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Diameter x 10” Bottom Diamete...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
Space Age Table Lamp With Mushroom Style Shade
Located in Mortsel, BE
Transport yourself back to the iconic midcentury period with this extraordinary table lamp that embraces the captivating aesthetics of the Space Age style. With its distinctive desig...
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Solbackens Svarveri, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and moulded pine veneer table lamp, designed and produced by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.75" H x 13.75" Diameter
Bulb Specification...
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1970s Swedish Minimalist Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 15.75” H x 6.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.5” Top Diameter x 16” Bottom Diameter...
Category
1970s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
Joe Colombo ACRILICA 281 TABLE LAMP OLUCE 1962
By O-Luce, Joe Colombo
Located in Munich, DE
Joe Colombo’s 281 vintage model table lamp, aka the “Acrilica” lamp, is a magical design that utilizes the conductive properties of methacrylate to great effect. The light travels fr...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lampada da tavolo moderna in metallo e plexiglas bianco, italiana, 1970 ca.
Located in MIlano, IT
Lampada da tavolo con base in metallo smaltato e paralume in plexiglas bianco latte
Ottime condizioni
Misure 45x55h cm
Lampada da tavolo di grandi dimensioni, con base in metallo sma...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-coloured, frosted glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 14.85" H x 11.85” W x 3” D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb...
Category
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian mid-century table lamp in opaline Murano glass and brass, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century table lamp in opaline Murano glass and brass, 1970s
Table lamp with bell-shaped diffuser in opaline Murano glass, characterized by a vortex design. In the upper p...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gio Ponti 546 Table Lamp in Aluminum and Opaline Glass by Ugo Pollice 1940s
By Pollice Illuminazione, Gio Ponti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Table lamp or desk lamp model 546 with lampshade in lacquered aluminum, stem in chromed brass, base in lacquered cast-iron, and opaline glass diffuser.
This lamp was designed by Gio Ponti and manufactured by Ugo Pollice Illuminazione during the 1940s.
Gio Ponti was an icon of the modernist movement: the Italian designer, architect, artist and publisher contributed significantly to the worlds of architecture and design with his extensive work in Fine furniture and ceramics, education, office and residential buildings, and everything in between.
Gio Ponti was born in 1891 in Milan. It was there that he spent his childhood, and in 1921 he began to study architecture at the Politecnico di Milano. From 1923 to 1930 he served as the artistic director of the Richard-Ginori porcelain factory. In 1927, Ponti started his first architectural office, together with Emilio Lancia, and in 1928 he started the magazine Domus, which is still regarded as one of the most influential European magazines for architecture and design. He was also very influential during the period as a curator of the Milan Triennale.
After his collaboration with Emilio Lancia had come to an end, upon completion of the Torre Rasini, he began to work as an architect together with the engineers Antonio Fornaroli and Eugenio Soncini...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Iron, Brass, Aluminum
Thomas Hellström, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Rattan, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed incised stoneware and rattan table lamp designed and produced by Thomas Hellström, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12.65” H x 3.25" Diameter
Dimensions ...
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1970s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan
Swedish Design, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 15.75” H x 7” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.5” Top Diameter x 16” Bottom Diameter x...
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1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
Lampada da Tavolo Murano Vintage 1980 -Top Design-
Located in Foggia, FG
Lampada da Tavolo Murano Vintage 1980 -Top Design-
Anno: 1980 Murano Venice
Materiali: Murano con base in metallo bianca
Condizioni: Eccellenti, E27 (lampadina)si puo' accendere...
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1980s Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
J.T. Kalmar Attribution, Table Lamp, Brass, Austria, 1940s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass table lamp design and production attributed to J.T. Kalmar, Austria, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.15" H x 5.5” W x 10.15" D
Bulb Specifications: E-2...
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1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Driftwood, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted wood, driftwood and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.25” H x 14” W x 5.75” D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 ...
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1970s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Driftwood
Nittsjö, Table Lamp, Earthenware, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A light grey-glazed and fluted earthenware table lamp designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.5" H x 5” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Plaster Of Paris Draped and Knotted John Dickinson Style Table Lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage pair of white Plaster of Paris lamps are sculptural. They are draped and knotted as in the wonderful style of John Dickinson. These are from the 70's. They have been com...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Pair, Aladdin Cast Glass Table Lamps
By Aladdin Co.
Located in Berkeley, CA
Trend setters predict "Granny-Chic" is the next big thing. These lovey table lamps would put you dead on point. Made by the world acclaimed oil lamp company, Aladdin out Chicago, jus...
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1940s American American Classical Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Walnut, String Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and string fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.15" H x 4.35” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb
Number of Sockets...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Solid Glass Table Lamp With Orange Shade, Murano Glass
Located in Mortsel, BE
Indulge in the allure of the extraordinary with our Solid Glass Table Lamp featuring a captivating orange shade, crafted from exquisite Murano Glass....
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Set of Five Clamp Lamps by SIS Germany
By SIS
Located in Dronten, NL
Set of 5 minimalist design SIS clamp lamps to highlight your art or your book collection.
Also suitable as work lamp as it has a large light output.
Adjustable shade. Priced as a se...
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1970s German Minimalist Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Inger Persson, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed incised stoneware table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.25” H x 6.4” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Diameter...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Reggiani for Raymor Table Lamp
Located in Fraser, MI
Table Lamp marked Raymor.
Travertine base with brass and chrome applique.
Shade has some damage from use: Heat of bulb, etc.
Category
1970s Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Brass, Chrome
Pair of Accolay floor lamps in ceramic, resin and copper, 1970
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Pair of Sculptural accolay lamp in ceramic, resin and copper. Double lighting in the lampshade. Good condition. Height: 144 cm. Diameter: 31 cm. No crack.
The Accolay pottery was cr...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Horse Bust Table Lamp, Signed Gucci, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is lamp is a wonderful example of the creativity of the House of Gucci a real powerhouse for design in the 1970s. A beautifully carved wooden horse bust that rests in a brass ov...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamps, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine table lamps designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12" H x 5.65" Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.5” Top Diameter x 10” Bottom D...
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1970s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
1970s Chrome Cylinder Table Lamp Silver & Black Style George Kovacs
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Vintage Modern Chrome Cylinder Table Lamp.
Silver with Black Accent.
Sleek Minimalist design.
No maker label attributed design of George Kovacs.
29.75 h x 5 diameter
Original U...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Large Dior Homestyle Table Lamp Woven Cane in Plexiglass
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Elegant mid-century table lamp in rattan and plexiglass from Dior Homestyle, large size, 1970s. Sold by Correa, Barcelona.
h 30.5 x w 14 x d 14 cm
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Wicker, Plexiglass
Scandinavian Modern Amber Glass Table Lamp by Miranda, 1970s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
The warm amber glass with darker patches diffuses light in a captivating, inviting manner, creating a cozy atmosphere that radiates charm.
Whether gracing your living room, bedroo...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Wood
ASEA, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and red-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11” H x 7” W x 10” D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb
Numbe...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique and Vintage Table Lamps for Sale: Find Art Deco Table Lamps, Murano Glass Table Lamps and Other Lighting on 1stDibs
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
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