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Table Lamps For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1960s
1980’s Postmodern Table Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
A 1980’s postmodern urn shaped table lamp made by Alsy. Finished in a cream textured plaster with beveled rings around the body and the base. Measures 18"H to top of socket, 26.5"H t...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
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): 8“ H x 3.25“ W x 3.25“ DDimensions of Shade (inches): 4“ Top Diameter x 8“ Bottom Diam...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
Extraordinary Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Table Lamps, Pair, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exquisite pair of table lamps, crafted in Italy during the 1960s, embodies the elegance and innovation of mid-century modern design, specifically in the style of Stilnovo. Featu...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Italian Travertine Elephant Table Lamp by Mannelli Bros 'circa 1970s'
Located in London, GB
A vintage travertine whimsical elephant table lamp by Mannelli Bros., Florence, Italy (circa 1970s). A joyful, real travertine stylised elephant will del...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine
XL Ceramic Table Lamp by B. Rooke, New Blue Lampshade by R. Houben, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful Large ceramic table lamp by R Rooke, Uk, 1970s.
This lamp base brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offers a uniq...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch burl and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1920s.
Later vintage lampshade.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 13.5“ H x 10“ diameter
Bulb Sp...
Category
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Birch, Fabric
Table Lamp, Bitossi - Made in Italy for Miranda AB Sweden, 1960/70s
Located in Boden, SE
Gilded ceramic table lamp made by Bitossi Italy and imported to Sweden by Miranda AB in the early 1970s
The original stickers is still on the bottom of the lamp.
The lamp has a chi...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Ferdinand Solère Rare Desk Lamp with Rotating Arm, France 1950s
Located in Bochum, NRW
A mid-century desk lamp designed by Ferdinand Solere for SolR Paris, France, in the 1950s, it is made of orange lacquered metal and has a telescopic stainless steel arm that lengthen...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Agne Aronsson, Table Lamps, Stoneware, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of blue-glazed stoneware and off-white fabric table lamps designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.25” H x 4” D
Stated dimensions include shade...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware, Fabric
Charles Schneider Art Deco Lamp, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This elegant French Art Deco table lamp, designed by Charles Schneider, was crafted at the Schneider glassworks in Épinay-sur-Seine, Paris, between 1924 and 1928. It features a beaut...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Newly Refinished -Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Table Lamp w/ Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Lady Figurine Table Lamp Bronze Sculpture, French circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a stunning figurine table lamp of a nude lady bronze Figurine sculpture made in France, circa 1930.
The figurine is heavy and made of bronze metal with good detail. It has been cold painted with a green colour which has worn away in places, showing a patinated bronze colour beneath. The lady is stood on a round ball above a shaped shell like base. The figure is holding the lamp above her head with the electric cable running into the base and vertically up her back to the lamp fitting above. A coloured spherical glass shade firmly sits in the dished support.
The light is currently fitted with a small bayonet fitting, the whole electrical fitting having been PAT tested for safety compliance in the UK. The fitting could easily be modified to suit the electricity supply of the country where it might be used .
This piece is typical of the Art Deco aesthetic, with the sleek lines of the nude girl figure holding the globe light above.
The lamp is in full working order.
This is a substantial heavy piece weighing about 2.5Kg unpacked.
Overall a beautiful original Art Deco Lady Figurine...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Wire, Bronze
French Designer, Table Lamps, Ceramic, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green-glazed ceramic and light pink fabric table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 7.75“ H x 10“ W x 4.5” D
Bulb ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Ceramic
1900's Antique Bradley & Hubbard Mission Green Slag and Cast Iron Lamp
Located in Louisville, KY
If you're a Mission period enthusiast or looking for that Arts and Crafts piece that finishes the room off with an interesting vibe, this is your lamp. Designed and crafted by Bradley & Hubbard in the early 1900's, this Mission style lamp...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Daum Table Lamp, 1920
By Daum
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This beautiful French Art Deco table lamp, designed by Daum (Croismare) in France during the 1920s, features a stunning blown double glass shade paired with an elegant wrought iron b...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Ceramic Perfume Table Light Buddha
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
This perfume light is unsigned, made in Art Deco style between 1920-1950.
The light is composed of molded ceramics with hand painted details.
The lamp has a small heat bulb which f...
Category
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
"Sphere" Table Lamp by L. Diaz De Santillana for Venini, "Tessuti" series 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Sphere table lamp by L. Diaz De Santillana for Venini "Tessuti" series 1970s
Glass diameter 34 cm. Metal structure, E27 lamp.
Complete and in good condition.
We guarantee fast shipp...
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1970s Italian Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
20th century design orange ceramic table lamp by Poteries du Marais 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Poteries du Marais
Abstract 20th century design orange ceramic table lamp
Signed
Original perfect condition
Ceramic height 24 cm
Large 16 cm
Height with electrical system 29 cm
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Klosterkeramik, Table Lamps, Ceramic, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brown ceramic table lamps produced by Klosterkeramik, Ystad, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 18.25"H x 7.0" Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 10.0" To...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
"Febo" Table Lamp, Red Marble and Murano Glass by Pamio & Toso for Leucos, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular "Febo" Table lamp in solid red Verona marble, brass and a stunning shade in mouth-blown Murano glass. This incredibly rare lamp was designed by Roberto Pamio & Renato Tos...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Pair of Green Ceramic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian circa 1950's ceramic green lamps.
Measurements:
Height of body: 15"
Height to shade rest: 27"
Diameter: 8"
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Alessandro Mendini Italian Cubosfera Table Lamp Fidenza Vetraria, circa 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
The "Cubosfera" table lamp by Alesendro Mendini, editioned by Fidenza Vetraria, circa 1960s. Cast glass, hollow cube, that houses two light sockets. The glass is very thick and creat...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Pair Of Mid Century Stiffel Torchiere Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of mid century torchiere table lamps by Stiffel in brass with white enameling. The lamps with white glass shades with reeded raised design and embossed Stiffel as shown. The foo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Elegant Turned Wood Lamp
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant turned wood Modernist lamp which highlights the grain of the walnut. Shade not included. 1950s, USA.
28" high total with finial, Wood body 15.5" x 4.5".
Category
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Table Lamp by Luxcraft C1955
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular example of the fabulous & wild fifties. Created by Luxcraft inc of New York c1955, this fantastic lamp has been professionally restored in a mild and appropriate manner. ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Orrefors White Crystal Lamps
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian modern pair of white cased crystal lamps with a triangular form base and satin nickel fittings. Rewired for use in the USA, 100W bulbs max.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
Mid-Century Castiglioni Cocoon Table Lamp with Oak Wood Base, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century cocoon table lamp designed by Castiglioni and produced in Italy during the 1970s.
This stylish table lamp has a round base in oak wood completed by a beige "...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair Italian Baroque Style Hand-Painted Pricket Candlesticks Table Lamps
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Italian Baroque Revival Style hand Painted and decorated Pricket Candlesticks Table Lamps. Hand Painted and Decorated shades.
Measures 17" in width, 17" in depth and 38" in h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Hardwood, Paint, Paper
"Lesbo" Table Lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, 1967 Design
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A true icon of mid-century Italian design, the Lesbo Table Lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti remains one of the most elegant and sought-after lighting pieces. Originally designed in 1967, t...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Turned Wood Table Lamp with Fabric Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid turned wood table lamp with knit edged fabric shade. This vase shaped table lamp is crafted from a single piece of solid wood. In good overall condition with visible wear and s...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Tiffany Studios Attr Spider Web Lamp in Patinated Bronze with Blue Stained Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Very old, heavy, cast bronze spider lamp with beautiful verdigris patina and blue stained glass shade.
This lamp was acquired from an estate in upstate New York. Both the bottom of t...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bradley & Hubbard School Arts & Crafts Bronzed Metal & Slag Glass Lamp
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Bradley & Hubbard School Arts & Crafts Bronzed Metal & Slag Glass Eight-Panel Table Lamp c1920
Measures- 24.25"H x 18.5"W x 18.5"D
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Slag Glass
Scandinavian Modern Blue Glazed Stoneware Table Lamp, Søholm Stentøj, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Handcrafted in the mid-20th century, this exquisite stoneware table lamp bear the distinctive mark of Søholm Stentøj. Produced by the renowned Danish c...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Light Blue Handblown Murano Glass Brass Table Lamp Sphere 1970s
Located in Toronto, CA
This vintage blue sphere table lamp, crafted in the 1970s, features a stunning light blue handblown Murano glass sphere. The glass, in perfect condition with no chips or cracks, showcases a rare and hard-to-find design, created using a complex technique that produces a captivating bubble effect within the glass.
The lamp sits atop a brass base, which adds a touch of elegance and complements the beauty of the Murano glass. Please note that the brass base shows some wear (see last picture). This lamp is plug-in with a standard North American plug.
This exceptional piece is a testament to the skill and artistry of Murano glassmakers and is a rare find for any collector or enthusiast. We have more unique and rare Murano lamps...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Romeo Rega "Skyscraper" Mid-Century Table Lamp in Brass, Italy 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous skyscraper-shaped table lamp in solid brass with it's original lampshade in white silk. This incredibly rare and unique table lamp was designed and signed by Romeo Rega in ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Iconic "Taccia" Table Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
An iconic piece of Italian design, this Taccia table lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. It has been gently displayed only in a showroom window for a short period,...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Antique Pair Of Table Lamps Chinoiserie Porcelain Vases Newly Electrified
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional pair of Chinese table lamp hand painted on porcelain, beautiful colors of form of ceremony with families and there children in the garden , in The back is Chinese scrip...
Category
20th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
American Designer, Sizable Table Lamp, Bamboo, Rattan, Philippines, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable bamboo and rattan table lamp likely designed in the US and produced in the Philippines, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 35.75“ H x 22.25” Diameter
Bulb ...
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1950s Philippine Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Table or Floor Lamp Wrought Iron and Hammered Glass by Longobard, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing big Midcentury table lamp or floor lamp in golden wrought iron and multi-color hammered glass produced by Longobard the concurrent of Poliarte at the 1960s / 1970s.
Made ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron, Metal, Iron
Charles Dudouyt Attributed Tall Table Lamp in Oak, France, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking tall table lamp was manufactured in France in the 1950s. The design is attributed to Charles Dudouyt.
Crafted from dark stained oak wood, the lamp consists of a circu...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Table Lamp Model Uranus by Max Sauze, Circa 1970
By Max Sauze
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
The Uranus table lamp features a base made of two parts constructed from aluminum wires, supporting a finned wireframe structure.
This lamp masterfully plays with light and shadows...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Dazor 2324 Industrial Desk Drafting Architect Work Articulating Lamp, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A spectacular vintage original circa Dazor 2324 Industrial desk drafting work lamp flourescent 1950s with articulating arm. The arm can rotates approx 180 degrees and the arm flexes ...
Category
1950s American Industrial Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Metallic Thread
Single Antique Alabaster Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A single circa 1920's Italian carved alabaster table lamp.
Measurements:
Height of body: 15"
Height to shade rest: 24"
Diameter: 5"
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Murano diamond cut faceted glass Table Lamps by Alberto Dona Italian
By Alberto Donà
Located in London, GB
A pair of Hand Crafted beautiful and sofisticate Murano “Diamond” Cut-Glass table lamps.
These elegant lamps are made of a cut faceted glass base, the structural element is made of s...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Large 1970's California Pottery Lamp by Ceramic Artist Brent Bennett
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful 1970's large California pottery lamp by Brent Bennett.
The large square shaped organic pottery lamp base has been glazed in various
Earth tone colors and sits on a black ...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and string fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 7.5” H x 5.25” W x 5.25” D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.625” Top Diam...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
black and white 20th century art deco ceramic table lamp by Louis Dage 1940
By Louis Dage
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Louis Dage
Art deco 20th century design ceramic table lamp
black and white
realised circa 1940
Original good condition
ceramic height 12 cm
Large 12 cm
Height with electric sys...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
1960's NB3 Desk / Table Lamp by Neweba, Switzerland
Located in Bern, CH
Vintage Late 1950's, early 1960's Neweba NB3 Desk / Table Lamp. Aluminium shade with adjustable chromed neck on cast iron base. Max. 40W
Produced by Neweba, Switzerland. In full work...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron, Steel, Aluminum
Azucena armchair lamp. Lp01 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni. Italy c1970
Located in London, GB
Model Lp01 armchair lamp by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. c1970s.
Black leather and brass. Brass shade adjusts to various positions.
Holds a single E14
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Classy French Art Deco Alabaster Table Lamp, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Table Lamp, France, 1920s, closely resembling the works of Edgar Brandt or Kiss. This lamp features a beautiful alabaster shade paired with a wrought-iron base, showc...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
Art Nouveau Table Lamp, Pate De Verre Glass, 1900s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Nouveau table lamp - 1900s
This heartshaped (two identical lamps make a heart shape) table lamp is an original item of the Art Nouveau period. The table lamp has a beautiful a...
Category
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Artisan Handmade Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
An Art Deco artisan handmade carved table lamp in beech wood.
Very skillfully executed with a carved octagon shaped base.
A turned/planed pencil shaped stem.
Still maintains its original brass and porcelain lamp holder with on/off switch.
Also it’s original brass shade holder.
Re wired and fitted with an inline on/off dimmer switch compatible with LED or incandescent lamp...
Category
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Beech
Rare Art Deco Table Lamp with Fabric Shades Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Rare Art Deco table lamp with fabric shades vienna around 1920s
Brass nickel - plated
Fabric shades are replaced ( new ).
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Swiveling Art Deco Table Lamp Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Swiveling Art Deco table lamp vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original opal glass shade.
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Modern Design Black Yellow Brass Metal Lamp 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design table jointed lamp with brass base and stems and lacquered aluminum lampshades, production Italy 1950s.
Please note that the lamp is original of the...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Antique English Ship Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English ship lamp with interior light.
Measurements:
Height: 19"
Diameter (base): 8"
Category
1920s Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Fase Boomerang 2000 lamp white and chrome, 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
The Fase Boomerang 2000 lamp in its most exclusive white and chrome version. An iconic design created in 1968 by Luis Pérez de la Oliva for the prestigi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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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