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Table Lamps For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Charles X
Scandinavian Handmade Lamp
Located in London, GB
Charming handmade one of a kind table lamp. Made in Scandinavia circa 1950/60.
Bold and chunky solid teak. Height is to the top of the lamp - not to top of shade.
Shade for illustra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamp Model BN 18, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.85” H x 4.25“ Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.5“ Top Diameter x 8“ Bottom Diam...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Classic Danish Mid-Century Table Lamp 306 "Kiplamp" Designed by Kaare Klint
By Le Klint, Kaare Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The grand father of Danish design Kaare Klint designed this beautiful brass lamp in 1945 and added a functionality to the lamp that hasn't been seen before at that time: The lamp cou...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Erik Fleming, Art Deco pewter table lamp, 1930s
By Erik Fleming
Located in Uppsala, SE
Pewter Art Deco table lamp designed by Danish designer Erik Fleming for Swedish manufacturer Norrhammars bruk, marked N.B. This example is ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter
Rattan Wicker Table Lamp, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Scandinavian Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s
The lamp need 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt.
Category
1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Johan Carpner Grenverk Raw Brass Short Wall Lamp by Konsthantverk
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp model Grenverk designed by Johan Carpner and manufactured by Konsthantverk.
The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craftsman’s techn...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Falkenbergs Belysning, Table Lamps, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric table lamps designed and produced by Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 16.25“ H x 7.5” Diameter
Bulb...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamp Model B-102 in Brass and Glass, 1960s, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Table lamp model B 102 made of hand blown glass in an amber color. The piece features a stem and base in polished brass, together it makes a perfect combin...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Teak, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and white opaline glass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 9.25“ H x 6.5“ Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26...
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1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair ceramic table lamps Nils Thorsson for Fog & Morup / Royal Copenhagen 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
Table lamps created by Nils Thorsson, the Swedish art director of Royal Copenhagen in the 60s.
They were produced in Denmark by Fog & Morup and distributed by Royal Copenhagen.
The lamps are decorated with abstract patterns created by Nils Thorsson. Swedish-Danish ceramic artist and designer Nils Johan Thorvald...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Swedish Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and fabric table lamps designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 24.25“ H x 5.375“ Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26 round...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Grey Desk, Table Lamp by Luxo
By Luxo
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel construction grey laquered by Luxo from the 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Pair of Heikki Turunen Senior Series Brass Table Lamps Model 940-147, Orno 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of large table lamps from the Senior series designed by Heikki Turunen and manufactured by Orno Oy in the 1970s in Finland. The lamps feature a brass body topped with white me...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Table Lamp, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, stained wood and white fabric table lamp produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dramatic patina, attachment of stem to base repaired, brand new lampshade...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Attrib Sculptural Table Lamps Danish Mid-Century Modern
Located in Wayne, NJ
1960's Adrian Pearsall attributed sculptural wood and brass 3 way table lamps
Height to light socket 21.25''
Category
1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Ewald Dahlskog, Fluted Table Lamp, Blue-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A table lamp in blue-glazed earthenware. Designed by Ewald Dahlskog, produced by Bo Fajans, Sweden 1930s-1940s.
Sold without lampshade.
Measurements listed are of lamp.
Shade...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Flemming Brylle & Preben Jacobsen Table Lamps, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Made of acrylic. Produced in Denmark, 1960s.
Design: Flemming Brylle & Preben Jacobsen, 1965.
Measures: Height 50 cm
Diameter 34 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
Scandinavian Modern Lion Relief Bronze Table Lamps by Stig Blomberg, Set of 2
Located in Grythyttan, SE
These two Scandinavian modern "Lampan 750" table lamps in bronze by the sculptural artist Stig Blomberg are a fabulously handsome pair of casted bronze lamps...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Brass Table Lamp, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely Swedish Modern table lamp, made from brass in a slender design with three curved feet. Wide, plisséed shade.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Itsu Finland Brass Table Lamp
By Itsu
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern brass table lamp with a dome shaped pierced shade on a finely detailed stem and stem. Newly polished and lacquered and re-wired with two solid brass Edison base ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Midcentury Table Lamp, Bergboms B-105 Sweden, 1960s.
By Bergboms
Located in Farsta, SE
Scandinavian midcentury table lamp in brass and bamboo by Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s.
Model B-105.
This lamp is made of bamboo with details in leather.
The lamp comes with a rattan l...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Tall green Ceramic table lamp Palshus, Denmark, Per & Annelise Linnemann-Schmidt
Located in Vorst, BE
This lamp has been produced by Palshus (Denmark), founded by Per and his wife Annelise Linnemann-Schmidt.
The couple created and produced chamotte (danish clay) objects with impres...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Model 9201 Table Lamp, Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy, 1940/1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 9201 table lamp, designed by Paavo Tynell, manufactured by Taito Oy, 1940/1950s. Brass frame with original fabric lampshade and wood detail. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Timeless Scandinavian Modern design.
Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) is one of the most important names in Finnish lighting design, and his work has had a significant impact on modern lighting design also on an international level. Tynell, who studied at the Helsinki School...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Danish Palshus Le Klint Table Lamp Brown Haresfur Glaze with Lampshade, 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Palshus / Le Klint table lamp with brown haresfur glaze and patinated brass top.
This lamp was designed by Esben Klint and made at the Danish ceramic studio Palshus for the Danish l...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Ture Berglund, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and brass table lamp, designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansen, Glass, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.5” H x 5.8” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (i...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Josef Frank, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Paper, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass, brass and green paper lampshade designed by Josef Frank and produced by Josef Frank, Sweden, 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.75“ H x 12.5“ Diameter...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Nils Kähler table lamp in white glazed ceramic, Denmark 1960’s
By Nils Kähler
Located in Valby, 84
A stunning table lamp designed by Nils Kähler in the 1960s, showcasing the hallmark craftsmanship and timeless design of the Kähler ceramics workshop. This piece features a minimalis...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair blue ceramic table lamps by Palshus Denmark, stoneware Linnemann-Schmidt
Located in Vorst, BE
Pair of stoneware table lamps, model DL34 and DL35, produced by Palshus (Denmark).
The lamp bases are finished with a blue glaze and an impressed pattern. The chamotte clay gives a...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Rare table lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare table lamp designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito. Finland circa 1940th/50th.
Stamped Taito Oy with model number. Original patina on brass.
Rewiring available upon request. The lamp...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern White Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by C. Clausen, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A classic Scandinavian table lamp in glazed ceramic. The color of the glaze is off-white or egg shell. Made in Denmark circa 1960 for C. Clausen in Svendborg. It features its original bakelite socket with built-in of/on switch. The off-white fluted Danish shade...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Jerk Werkmäster, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A white-glazed ceramic table lamp designed by Jerk Werkmäster and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12.1” H x 6.35” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inch...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Modern Brass Table Lamps from Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1950s
By Bohlmarks
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of sleek table lamps from Böhlmarks, made from brass in a tall, slender design. Pleated voluminous shades.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Tulip table lamp by Yngve Ekström for Pileprodukter, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Forserum, SE
Table lamp ‘Tulip’ designed in the 1970’s by Swedish architect Yngve Ekström. Made from white acrylic with clear details. It features an orange inner shade that imparts a warm and co...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
Harald Notini Table Lamp in Brass and Elm, Model 15409, Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table lamp was designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik in Sweden. The model is numbered '15409' and was produced in the 1940s. It's documented ...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Ceramic Table Lamp by Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen, 1960s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Danish Modern Ceramic Table Lamp by Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen, 1960s
Elegant and tall Danish Modern ceramic table lamp designed by Marianne Starck for the renowned Michae...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Pair of Mid-Century Brass Table Lamps by Kosta Elarmatur, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Pair of large mid-century Swedish brass table lamps made by Kosta Elarmatur in Sweden, 1960/70s.
These large and very elegant table lamps feature a tall brass stem and base, as well...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Just Andersen, Table Lamp, Disko Metal, Denmark, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A disko metal table lamp designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 17.25 “ H x 5.5” W x 6“ D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 9 “ Top Diam...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A red-colored glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11“ H x 8“ Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 9” Top Diameter x...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamps, Rosewood, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and rosewood table lamps designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 19.875“ H x 5” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 9” Top Diamet...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Table Desk for Taito Oy, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Amarillo, TX
Paavo Tynell rare desk light, "Simpukka" (Clam).
Finland, circa 1940s.
Brass, cane-wrapped metal.
Measures: 27 H x 22.86 W x 22.86 D cm.
10.5 H x 9 W x 9 D inches.
Underside impre...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
White Scandinavian Ceramic Table Lamp from Søholm, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish pottery table lamp with a dens white glaze. Stylized architectural shape with soft balanced lines. This particular one was manufacture...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Green Crackle-Glaze, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green crackle-glazed earthenware table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Sold without lampshade. Measurements listed are of lamp only.
For reference. additional d...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
E. Hansson, Table Lamp, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, stained oak and white fabric table lamp produced by E. Hansson, Malmö, Sweden, c. 1940s.
The brass base and socket presents with heavy oxidation.
Dimensions of Lamp (inche...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1940s danish soft blue ceramic table lamp with crackle glaze by Lyngby Porcellæn
Located in København K, 84
This rare 1940s Danish ceramic table lamp by Lyngby Porcellæn exemplifies the brand’s refined approach to form, material, and glazing techniques. Its spherical ceramic body is elegan...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Elegant table lamps '5014' by Einar Bäckström, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Table lamps designed by Einar Bäckström and made in his own workshop in Sweden during the 1940s.
Model '5014' has and elegant and classic design. Made in brass and wrapped in cogna...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Hans Agne Jakobsson table lamps in brass, leather and bamboo.Sweden 1970
Located in København K, 84
These pair of 1970s Hans-Agne Jakobsson Swedish modern table lamps epitomize the intersection of form and function, showcasing a harmonious blend of materials and design elements emb...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Stoneware Table Lamp in Dusty Green Glaze, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unidentified large Swedish ceramic table light signed CF or CE. It is executed in a vibrant dusty green glaze and displays elements of the Italian Sgrafitto technique. It comes mount...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
H. A. Kähler Extra L Sculptural Table Lamp by Poul Erik Eliasen Turquoise 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Extraordinarily rare and stunning large danish sculptural table lamp of stoneware designed and hand made by Poul Erik Eliasen
The lampbase is made at the Danish ceramic workshop H...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Stoneware
Swedish Markslöjd Art Deco Style Tiered Wood Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sculptural organically shaped art deco style table lamp designed and produced by Swedish Markslöjd in the 1960s. Tiers of light colored clear lacquered solid beech wood parts create ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Beech, Glass, Wood
Pair of Mads - Caprani Denmark 1970s Timberline Bentwood Model 841 Table Lamps
By Micheli Alessio, Caprani Light AS
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Micheli Alessio - aka "Mads" for Caprani of Denmark, circa 1970s model 841 Teak bentwood table lamps with with inline switches. From one owner estate, this design is prime ex...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Ego Stengods, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Rattan, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware and rattan table lamp, designed and produced by Ego Stengods, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Sold with Lampshade.
Dimensions stated are of Table Lamp with Lampshade att...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware, Rattan
Pair of Swedish Brass Table Lamps, AB Stilarmatur, Tranås, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Henrik Blomqvist, produced by Tranås AB Stilarmatur, Sweden, 1960s. Very good condition, small signs of usage.
Please note: the lamps are sold without shades.
Measure...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Inger Persson, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Inger Persson and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.2“ H x 4.375“ Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (in...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Markslöjd Swedish White, Brass Table Lamps, 1980s
By Markslöjd
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of white, beige, cream Scandinavian Modern wooden table lamps manufactured by Markslöjd in the 1980s. Original braided tulip shaped cream colored textile shades with brass top. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Pair of Crystal Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A nice pair of vintage table lamps designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. Made in Crystal glass, with cuts in the glass.
They are both signed in the bottom with Orrefors ...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Le Klint & Palshus Stoneware Table Lamp Denmark by Esben Klint, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful table lamp model no. 311 designed by Esben Klint in 1949 for Le Klint, Denmark. This stoneware edition was handmade at Palshus Stentøj, Copenhagen in the 1950s in commission for Le Klint. This one is decorated in the rare "Haresfur" glazing perfected by Palshus. The lamp is mounted with the original hand folded acrylic...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic, Stoneware
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 16.25” H x 6.75” W x 6.75” D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4....
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1940s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique and Vintage Table Lamps for Sale: Find Art Deco Table Lamps, Murano Glass Table Lamps and Other Lighting on 1stDibs
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.