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Table Lamps For Sale
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.9"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.4” H x ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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
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
A Pair of Cylindrical Pottery Lamps with Blue Flambe Glaze
Located in London, GB
+VAT.
England, Made to order. Lead time: 3-5 weeks.
A pair of cylindrical art pottery lamps decorated with a speckled turquoise blue glaze.
Height 26.00 centimetres.
Height with s...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Brass, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Brass, 1950s
The lamp needs 1 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, and in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 230 volt.
Very el...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Tiffany Studios New York Gilt Bronze Three-Light Lily Table Lamp
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze three-light "Lily" desk lamp or table lamp
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Ce...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
'Filigrana' Mushroom Table Lamp in Black and Opal Glass for Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
'Filigrana' Mushroom Table Lamp in Black and Opal Glass for Established & Sons
The iconic Filigrana collection, created by former Established & Sons Creative Director Sebastian Wron...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass, Acrylic
Large Aghia table lamp in Murano glass by Roberto Pamio for Leucos, 1960s
By Roberto Pamio, Leucos
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Aghia table lamp, designed by Roberto Pamio and manufactured by Leucos in the late 1960s.
The lamp consists of an opaline Murano glass shade and a cylindrical black metal base with an aluminium reflector incorporated into it. The measures of the impressive crescent moon shaped shade are 50 x 24 x 35 cm or 19 x 10 x 14 inch and the weight is 8,5 kg or 19 lb.
The glass diffuser of the Aghia lamp...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
'Me' Table Lamp - Satin White
Located in London, GB
White lamp base with a satin finish paired with a Sand Pink wool lampshade.
Lamp & Shade: H27 x W20 x D20 cm
Bulb NOT included
Recommended bulb fitting: E27/26
Recommended bulb ty...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Wool, Alpaca, Silk
$324 / item
Austro-Hungarian Floral Jugendstil Brass & Opal Glass Table Lamp, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
An excellent example of floral Jugendstil.
Hand formed sand casted brass-parts, hand blown opaline-glass.
Can be fixed on a table as well
Most components according to the UL regulat...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Lamp "Moon" design Kare Spain 1980
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This "moon" lamp dating from the 1980s was produced and designed by the Spanish brand "kare". The lamp is in perfect condition and will illuminate your interior wonderfully. European...
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1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1980s Table Lamp "Meridiana" by Paolo Piva for Stefano Cevoli, Made in Italy
By Paolo Piva
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Stunning "Meridiana" by Paolo Piva for Stefano Cevoli. Made in Italy.
The lamp is in excellent condition.
It works perfectly.
Dimension:
diameter 5,90" x 21,30" inches
diam ...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Mint Glass for Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Mint Glass for Established & Sons
Originally designed in the 1960s by Murano-based Carlo Nason, 'Gelato' has been re-engineered into a pl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Antique Bradley & Hubbard School Lighted Base Slag Glass Table Lamp c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Bradley & Hubbard School 6 Panel Lit Base Slag Glass Table Lamp With Figural & Floral Overlay C1920
Measures - 21" x 19 3/4" x 19 3/4"
This striking antique table lamp, in th...
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Slag Glass
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Set Wabi Sabi Table lamps
Located in Nijlen, BE
Set of lamps, composed of old French alpine supports and Belgian new linen lampshades.
The inside of the shades is in a gold finish for a pleasant warm light experience.
The wiring i...
Category
2010s French Country Table Lamps
Materials
Oak
2 Ralph Lauren Modern Glass Hurricane Bronze Library Buffet Table Lamps
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Ralph Lauren Lighting Modern Table Lamps. The minimalist design features a glass cylinder accented with Bronze finished metal rims and pe...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$1,645 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Rose Sculpture Table Lamp 13 Roses Hand Carved Pink Onyx Block, Linen Lampshade
Located in Ancona, Marche
"Roma Imperiale II" is not just a table lamp or sculpture, imagine it as a memory, the memory of a nobility now dissolved, a suspended memory, forgotten in a secret garden, of those ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Juliette Lamp by Charlie Dumais
By Dumais Made
Located in Bantam, CT
Our stoneware Juliette Lamp is handcrafted using slab-construction techniques. The lamp’s pattern is created by rolling the surface with textured rolling pins and rods.
FINISH
- Ca...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
'Filigrana' Cylinder Table Lamp in Blue and Opal Glass for Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
'Filigrana' Cylinder Table Lamp in Blue and Opal Glass for Established & Sons
The iconic Filigrana collection, created by former Established & Sons Creative Director Sebastian Wrong...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass, Acrylic
Mid-Century German Red 6786 Table Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century table lamp by Kaiser glow in a special color.
A simple and functional design. The gently curved lines of the umbrella are striking, which are rejuvenated in one point to...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Elegant Pair of Empire Bronze Table Lamps, France, 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Pair of Empire Bronze Table Lamps, France, 1820s
Elegant pair of French table lamps crafted from original bronze Empire candlesticks, dating from the 1820s. The design features cla...
Category
1820s French Empire Antique Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Alabaster table neo classic lamp
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Neo classic alabaster table lamp
Category
1940s French Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy '5066' Table Lamp in Perforated Brass and Straw
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, table lamp, model '5066', brass, beech, straw, Finland, 1950s
This eccentric table lamp is a visual pleasure in many senses and is designed by the visiona...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
CADEN Ceramic Dome Table Lamp, Highly Textured Black Lava Glaze, by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
Obsidian Reef
A deeply textured black lava glaze, reminiscent of coral and natural stone, with captivating shades that come alive when illuminated
In Kalin Asenov's studio locat...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstäette Jugendstil Art Nouveau Table Lamp Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Mushroom-shaped, segmented stem with ball, on a chased vaulted base.
The signed original was on auction at Quittenbaum in 2003
Most components according to the UL regulations, with...
Category
2010s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Elegant Italian desk lamp from the 1950s, representative of post-war modernist design.
Its metal shade in original mint-green lacquer brings a rare and refreshing touch, highly sough...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hollywood Regency. French Riviera table lamp by Maison Jansen, France, 1970s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hollywood Regency and French Riviera style table lamp by Maison Jansen, France, 70s. Square base of golden chrome metal on which sits a prismatic structure imitating bamboo or cane o...
Category
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel, Chrome
$2,127 Sale Price
25% Off
Black Ceramic Table Lamp Oatmeal Linen Shade, Barro Bruñido
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
This collection is shaped from clay sourced from the Sierra Madre mountains in Oaxaca. Local legend holds that the clay is blessed.
Before firing, each piece is meticulously burnish...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Clay, Linen
Paavo Tynell Table Lamp 5066, Perforated Brass, Wood and Silk, Taito 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Table lamp model 5066 designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland in the 1950s. The lamp features a brass round stand, a hard wooden leg and a beautiful light si...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
A pair of Fantastic Blue Glass Lamps by Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden
By Aseda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A stunning pair of mid-century modern crystal lamps made by the talented Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden during the 50s. The shape is ver...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
$737 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Winglet Lamp by Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Winglet lamp is a small, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for accent lighting in living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY.
The Winglet lamp features a wi...
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2010s American Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A carved wood and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12.75"H x 6.125"W x 6.125"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 6" Top Diameter...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Table Lamp by Modeline
Located in Long Island City, NY
A table lamp presumably produced by Modeline Lamp Co.
USA, Ciarca 1960th.
Teak and brass base with fabric on paper shade.
Original lamp shade and wires. The lamp is in working condi...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Hardwood
Contemporary Checker Patterned Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Black and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Uchiwa II Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer, circa 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, M Design
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...
Category
1970s German Japonisme Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
$11,821 / 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
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass, brass and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5" Height x 5" Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-14 (European) B...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Multicolored Fiber Optic Swivel Lamp, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-century multicolored fiber optic swivel lamp, 1960s
Golden aluminum support.
Good condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Beacon Small Table Lamp with Walnut Body and Cream Linen Shade by Studio Dunn
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
The Beacon 18" small table lamp features a handcrafted walnut body and cream linen shade. Its modern Silhouette is perfectly balanced with clean, proportional lines and curves that r...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Bamboo, Paper, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and cream-white paper table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.5"H x 5.0"W x 5.0"D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 (European) bulb
B...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Pair of Petite Chinese Blue and White Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Petite Chinese Blue and White Lamps.
Lotus, Dragon and Phoenix pattern.
11″ to top of vase. 20.5″ h to shade rest.
5.25″ x 4.5″ base.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
$2,200 / set
Pair of cactus brass lamps, Italy 2000s
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large cactus table lamps, Italy circa 2000s.
The Mid-Century Modern pair of lamps is made of hammered brass and a white glass globe, nesting the light.
The Italian lamps have...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$3,900 / set
Appuntito Ceramic Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Artisanal Ceramic Table Light by Project 213A.
Crafted in the brand's in-house ceramic workshop.
Light launched in 2023 during Salone de Mobile at the Alcova Fair in Milano as part ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$2,482 / item
Sculptural Green Ceramic "Sfere and Tubi" with Brass Lamps by Matteo Giampaglia
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in Florence by renowned Italian artist Matteo Giampaglia, this exceptional pair of glazed ceramic lamps represents the highest level of design, artistry, and craftsmanshi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Nao Tamura 'Tiki' Portable Table Lamp in Striking Blue for Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
Nao Tamura 'Tiki' Portable Table Lamp in Striking Blue for Established & Sons
These brilliantly designed bird-like lamps use a futuristic form to animate and evoke character. The fl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Of Vintage Large Art Deco Ebony And Cream Colored Discus Lamps
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Striking and sculptural, this pair of large Art Deco-style lamps features a bold stacked discus design in contrasting ebony and cream tones. The tiered form creates a dramatic silhou...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Ewå Värnamo, Table Lamps, Brass, Iron, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
By Ewå Värnamo
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass, yellow lacquered iron and metal table lamps produced by Ewå Värnamo, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to brass
Wear to metal consistent with age and ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Brass Table Lamp
Located in München, DE
Very nice brass table lamp from the 1950s.
Great design and high-quality workmanship.
The loving details and the very pleasant lighting effect make t...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,182
Yule Paige Lacquered Brass North Star Candlestick Buffet Table Lamp 21"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare vintage Yule Paige bright lacquered brass buffet altar lamp featuring a square candlestick shaped body on a three dimensional North star ba...
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$164 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Arts & Crafts Table Lamp With Reverse Painted Lake Scene, Circa 1920s
By Handel Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Arts & Crafts period table lamp with reverse-painted glass dome shade with a lake scene
In the manner of Handel
By Pittsburgh Lamp Co.
USA, Circa 1920s
Mea...
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano glass lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid Century Modern Murano glass lamps, Italy circa 1980s.
Table or top lamps sold in pair, without the shades.
The Italian lamps are made of polished brass and brown and blac...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$4,700 / set
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
Contemporary Oblong Huxley Table Lamp in Lichen Yellow by Elyse Graham
By Elyse Graham
Located in Springfield, OR
This collection is inspired by the unique galaxy of microorganisms living within each of us. We created a technique for dying and stippling each base that evokes the nature of microb...
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2010s American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Resin, Plaster
Austrian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Wood, Rubber, Parchment, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, brass, rubber and off white parchment paper table lamp likely designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 17.25"H x 13.0"W x 17.5"D
...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
first edition Atollo table lamp designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977 Oluce Italy
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
This rare “Atollo” table lamp, designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977 for Oluce, is a true icon of Italian modern design. Awarded the Compasso d’Oro in 1979, the Atollo is celebrated w...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Art Deco hight adjustable and sviweling brass table lamp vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco hight adjustable and sviweling brass table lamp vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Deep from 18cm - up to 34cm
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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
Antique Art Nouveau Slag Glass Table Lamp by Miller Lamp Co., Circa 1920s
By Miller Lamp Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Art Nouveau period table lamp with gorgeous six-panel caramel curved slag glass shade
By Miller Lamp Company
USA, Circa 1920s
Measures: 19.25"W x 19.25"D x ...
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1920s American Art Nouveau Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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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