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Table Lamps For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Victorian
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Table Lamps by Stiffel, United States
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern golden brass and glass table lamps by Stiffel, United States By: Stiffel Material: brass, copper, zinc, metal, glass, crystal, cord Technique: cast, molde...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Crystal, Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

Mid-Century Modern Pair of table lamps by Brazilian Designer, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of table lamps by Brazilian Designer, Brazil, 1960s Pair of vintage Brazilian table lamps featuring a sculptural composition of stacked wooden rods arranged ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Metal

Pair of Ceramic Table Lamp , Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large ceramic table lamps, made in Germany, 1970s Stunning form and color- Good quality and in a good condition with signs of age and use. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. The ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Minibox Table Lamp by Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni for Stilnovo, Italy, 1980s
Located in Milano, IT
The 'Minibox' table lamp, conceived by Gae Aulenti and Piero Castiglioni in the 1980s, is a whimsical reinterpretation of a miner's 'torch.' Featuring a magnetic attachment, the refl...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Metal

Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Sirrah "AS1C Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
AS1C designed by Fanco Albini and Franca Helg for Sirrah is a table lamp with a structure made entirely of chrome-plated metal. The cup-shaped diffuser is made of white opaline glass.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Chrome

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
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

Tall Stemlite Table Lamp by Designline in Orange with White Frosted Glass Shade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
THIS ITEM IS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE SHIPPING! A sleek stemlite table lamp made by Design Line. It features a cast aluminum main base in a sculptural tulip form. The lamp base is finished...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass

Italian Large Vintage Ceramic Table Lamp Black and Green Colors, circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Vintage mid-century ceramic table lamp Realised circa 1970 in Italy Original perfect condition Gold color effects and black and green ceramic glazes colors Ceramic measur...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Pair of 1950s Erik Warna 'GK14' Black and Brass Perforated Shade Table Lamps
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Erik Warna 'GK14' Black and Brass Perforated Shade Table Lamps. Executed in perforated black painted metal and patinated brass. Shade is adjustable and can rotate up or...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass

Table lamp attrib Svend Aage Holm Sørensen 1960s Denmark
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful table lamp. Very nice quality . Aluminum ,comes with Wenge Wooden upright , Thick dewdrop Glass top . 3 large E27 bulbs needed .Switch on the base . 1960s . Very good cond...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Table Lamp Rattan Enamelled Metal Lighting Midcentury Italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Ellipsoidal shaped table lamp made of enamelled metal and rattan. Made in Italy in the 70s. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you. Weight: 0.510 Kg Light bulbs: 1 E...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Lesbo Table Lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
First edition original Italian Lesbo table lamp with an opaque frosted white and transparent Murano glass shade hand blown in a sculptural mushroom shape, mounted on aluminum base / ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Large Cerulean Blue Crackle Glazed Lamps by Frederick Cooper Lamp Co
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of large ceramic lamps with a Beautiful Cerulean blue crackle glaze. The lamps are mounted on turned wooden and brass bases and they have been Newly rewired with adju...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Large Mid-Century Style Italian Bamboo Table Lamps
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large pair of impressive bamboo table lamps. Italian, in the Mid-Century 'Vivai lel Sud' style. Perfect on a console table or sideboard.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Table Lamp with an ArtbyMay Lamp Shade
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern mahogany table lamp A beautiful floral print on a white cotton background looks amazing together with the mahogany lamp. The lamp retains its origin...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Mahogany

1980s Lino Tagliapietra style table lampe , Italia
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Pair of post modern table lamp in the style of Lino Tagliapietra with a saturn glass shaped shade . Contain one E12 Candelabra size s...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Metal

Mid Century Table Lamp By Kaiser Leuchten Model 6786 Circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mid Century Table Lamp By Kaiser Leuchten Model 6786 Circa 1950s - Steel shade and base - Chrome arm - Original grey paint - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - On/Off switch on the base - M...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Steel

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

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Louis Poulsen Black Articulated Architects Desk or Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Often referred to as 'The Ghost of PH' and based on the Ideas of Poul Henningsen this fully adjustable black 'Anglepoise' desk or wall light was designed in-house at Louis Poulsen in...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Metal

Black and Turquoise Ceramic Table Lamp by Avino Bagni, Italy, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Mid-Century Italian Table Lamp by Alvino Bagni – Black Glaze with Turquoise Accents This striking mid-century Italian table lamp was designed by Alvino Bagni and stands at an impres...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Stoneware

Vintage Cinema Projector Lamp, American, Converted Accent Light, Kodak, C.1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cinema projector lamp. An American, converted decorative accent light, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1940. Captivating lamp conversion for the collector of cinematic interest Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Stout crackle-finished metal body presents appealing grey hues Modern conversion to a lamp sympathetic to the original piece Complete with a quality length of braided cable and a British Standards compliant 3-pin plug LED strip lights delightfully wound around the film spools, atop original film stock Secondary lamp fitted within the housing, beneath a green semi-opaque cover Maker's Label to the casing for Eastman Kodak of Rochester, New York The Kodascope Eight Model 80 was the company's premier 8mm projector...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Tall Stemlite Table Lamp by Designline in Avocado Green with White Frosted Shade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
THIS ITEM IS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE SHIPPING! A sleek stemlite table lamp made by Design Line. It features a cast aluminum main base in a sculptural tulip form. The lamp base is finished...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass

Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp — Matte Tan Glaze
Located in Portland, OR
💡 WHAT IS IT? — Another gem from the masters of mid century lightning – Gordon and Jane Martz. A small but exceptionally versatile lamp! This signed Martz model 105 lamp comes in a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

Table Lamps, Pencil Reed Rattan and Brass, Vivai Del Sud Italy 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These mid-century table lamps were designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1960s to 1970s. The lights feature ball shaped bases crafted from pencil rattan, giving them a textured ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

"La Murrina" Mid-century Modern Italian Brass and Murano Glass Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Table lamp by the renowned La Murrina, made in the artistic period of the 70s. The shade of this light gracefully resembles a bell-shaped flower. It's so sweet. This lamp not only i...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

Contemporary Table Lamp 400 'Futé' by Lyfa, Ceramic
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Table Lamp 'Futé' DIMENSIONS H 42.4 x Ø 40.0 cm CORD LENGTH 2,5m white plastic cord LIGHT SOURCE (NOT INCLUDED) Socket: LED 5W _________________ The LYFA collecti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Alberto Donà Mid-Century Modern Light Blue Two Murano Glass Table Lamps, 1997
Located in Murano, Venezia
Exclusive pair of Murano glass table lamps with Pulegoso aquamarine spheres, transparent crystal base and gold chromed frame. Pulegoso processing are bubbles inside the color. Lam...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Gold Leaf

Antique Pair Japanese Chinese Imari Porcelain Ormolu Table Lamps Blue Red Gilt
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Pair Traditional Japanese Imari Bulbous Form Porcelain Vases of medium to large proportions, now converted to a pair of electric Table Lamps, complete with ormolu stepped ci...
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19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A lacquered wood table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.45" H x 7" Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Diameter x 10” Bottom ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

Italian Mid Century White Glass Globe Table Lamp on Brass Base
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this table lamp dates from the 1970s. Large, rounded white satin glass globe sits on a polished brass round base. Wiring has been updated for US electrical standards....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Accent Boudoir Lamps Made in Italy
Located in South Charleston, WV
13" tall x 4" diameter. Price is for the set. These glade shades are supported by 3 brass arms that attach into a walnut base. Features and on and off switch on the cord. These lamp ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Art Glass, Walnut

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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Travertine

Set of 3 Midcentury Batman Ceramic Floor Vases, Germany Late 1960s Possibly Lamp
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This striking set of three ceramic floor vases by Scheurich, produced in Germany in the late 1960s, features a highly sought-after Batman pattern, a design that is especially beloved...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Ceramic

1 of 2 Stunning Design Spiral Table Lamp, Ingo Maurer, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Spiral table lamp in the style of Designer Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1970s. Great shape with a white glass shade on a chromed spiral steel base. Socket: 1 x E27 standard bulb...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Chrome

Midcentury Magnolia table lamp by Sergio Mazza and G. Gramigna for Quattrifolio
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury Magnolia table lamp by Sergio Mazza and Giuliana Gramigna for Quattrifolio. Stunning table lamp with origi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Chrome

Pair of Vintage Grotto Style Seashell Encrusted Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of large table lamps ambitiously handcrafted in a grotto style assemblage of exotic seashells and presented on tuned wood bases.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Shell, Wood

Charles Dudouyt Attributed Table Lamp, Oak with Tapered Shade, France, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was produced in France during the 1950s. The rustic yet elegant design is attributed to the renowned French designer Charles Dudouyt. The carefully carved det...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Fabric, Oak

Brazilian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and blue-colored glass table lamp designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Light oxidation throughout brass and light staining on glass. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (in...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

French Mid Century table or floor lamp by Louis Sognot made of bamboo and fabric
Located in München, DE
Beautiful mid-century modern table or floor lamp made of bamboo and fabric. Design by Louis Sognot. Made in France. The lamp is made of bamboo canes. The interior features an origina...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Fabric, Bamboo

'Plissé Burgundy Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé Burgundy Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Resid...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Table Lamp by Marcello Fantoni, from ANDY COHEN'S Personal Collection
Located in Long Island City, NY
A ceramic table lamp with blue figurative etchings within a brown glaze that showcase a rich texture connecting an archaeological reference with a contemporary artisan's eye. Andy C...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

1970s Spine Shaped 'Proteo' Halogen Table Lamp, Italy
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Bold spine shaped and articulated Proteo halogen table lamp. Playful, easy adjustable in various sculptural shape. Well made solid construction with PVC parts and rubber joint. Measure: 21 in. high when curl as pictured, 36 in straight up. 2 intensity switch. 50 watt 2 pin light...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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PVC

Pair of 1960's Swiss Bedside Table Lamps
Located in Bern, CH
Beautiful pair of 1960's Bedside Table Lamps Model FW1 with synthetic shade set on a transparent bubble glass base with walnut detailing. Cable on/off switch with Swiss wall plug. Sy...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Synthetic, Wood

1960 UFO/ Saturn Desk Lamp by Robert Sonneman
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Free shipping in the continental United States. Robert Sonneman style "Saturn" halogen table lamp, inspired by the ringed planet, features a circular glass shade that sits underneat...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Verner Panton 'Pantop' Table Lamp in 'Burgundy' for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Pantop' table lamp in 'Burgundy' for Verpan. Designed in 1980. New, current production. The elegant Pantop line was designed by Verner Panton in 1980, and has for a l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

'Estela' table lamp by Campana Brothers for O-Luce, 1997
Located in Lisboa, PT
'Estela' table lamp by Campana Brothers for O-Luce, 1997 Introducing the Estela Lamp, an extraordinary piece of design history created by the renowned Brazilian designers Humberto ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Large Midcentury California Pottery Style Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large midcentury California Pottery style table lamp. This item has been rewired with new hardware and braided cloth cord. This lamp do...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Amazing Carlo Giorgi Brass Table Lamp “Ippocastano” for Bottega Gadda 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, large and elegant Mid Century Modern brass table lamp “Ippocastano”. Designed by Carlo Giorgi für Bottega Gadda, Milano, Italy 1970s. Executed in brass and metal, the table la...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Marbro 1950s Italian Seguso Murano Glass Pineapple Table Lamp
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Marbro 1950s Italian Seguso Murano glass pineapple table lamp.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Art Glass

Newly Refinished -Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut & Brass Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Rewired, Newly Refinished Original Linen Shade, Shows minor wear Materials: Walnut, Brass, New Shade
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

A pair of Fantastic Blue Glass Lamps by Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden
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...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Blown Glass

Mid Century French table lamp by Aluminor
Located in Montréal, QC
Mid Century French table lamp by Aluminor. UFO like French table lamp manufactured in the 1960’s. Pierced enameled aluminium shade, steel and Bakelite adjustable clamp, brass plated...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Modern LT216 Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970 Italy
Located in Lisboa, PT
An exquisite piece of 1970s Italian design, this LT216 table lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega exemplifies Murano glass craftsmanship and futuristic Mid-Century Modern aesthetics. Desi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Blown Glass, Opaline Glass

Lampe infrarouge Phillips design Charlotte Perriand orientable Holland 1950
Located in London, England
Très belle lampe vintage infrarouge, chauffante, de la société Philips des années 1950. Le design est de Charlotte Perriand. - A poser à diffuseur orientable en fonte d'aluminium laq...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Aluminum

'The Muse' Portable Lamp in Selvedge Blue by Farrow & Ball for Tala
By TALA
Located in Glendale, CA
'The Muse' Portable Lamp in Selvedge Blue by Farrow & Ball for Tala Recalling the promise and grandeur of the British pleasure garden, The Muse mixes the classic lantern aesthetic w...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Angelo Mangiarotti 'Lesbo' Glass Table Lamp for Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
Angelo Mangiarotti 'Lesbo' glass table lamp for Artemide. Designed by Mangiarotti in 1967, the Lesbo table lamp is now an internationally celebrated design. Its iconic curves inspir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9” H x 6.25” Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Diameter x 10” Bottom Diameter x...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Pine

Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamp—White Glaze w/ Vertical Stripes
Located in Portland, OR
What is it? — This Gordon and Jane Martz lamp features a white glaze with a subtle gray cast, giving it a soft, nuanced appearance. The glaze has a gentle sheen, adding a touch of un...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Porcelain Buddha Table Lamp by Zanotto, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful porcelain lamp produced in Italy in the 1970s by Zanotto. The lamp is in ivory enamel and decorations in pure gold, signed Zanotto D.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Contemporary 'Trefoil' Table Lamp with Bronze Details
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A table lamp with a tri foot base featuring tapered fluting which resonates in the art deco movement. The hilt is realized in a series of subtly contrasting brass and bronze bands. T...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Bronze, Steel

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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