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Table Lamps For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Georgian
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp In Brass and Wood ca 1960's
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern table lamp in brass and wood ca 1960's. Anonymous.
Wear and patina consistent with age and use. Some rust spots. Small crack on the base, see last picture.
Plea...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Flowerpot VP4, Chrome-Plated , Table Lamp by Verner Panton for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Among the most norm-breaking Danish designs of the 1960s, the iconic form of Verner Panton's Flowerpot includes the uniquely designed VP4 model, which adapts the Flowerpot into a sty...
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2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel
Scandinavian Table Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
These table lamps were designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in the 1960s and manufactured by Hans Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden. It comprises a white lacquered base with original ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Upsala Ekeby, Table Lamp, Earthenware, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware and brass table lamp designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11” H x 6” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp, Hans Bergström, ASEA, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant table lamp by Hans Bergström, made from brass and teak. Handle embossed with decorative stripes.
Hans Bergström was the owner and creative director of the lighting firm Atel...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Danish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Acrylic, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and acrylic table lamp designed and produced in Denmark, 1950s.
Socket takes standard E-26 medium base bulb.
There is no maximum wattage stated on the fixture.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Jerk Werkmäster, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic table lamp designed by Jerk Werkmäster and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12.25” H x 6.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Upsala Ekeby, Table Lamp, Earthenware, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed incised earthenware and brass table lamp designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11” H x 6.25” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of 19th Early Century Irish Giltwood Candelabra of Socrates and Plato
Located in Essex, MA
Rare pair of Irish Late Georgian giltwood candelabra of Socrates and Plato. Carved and gilt wooden bases and classical Romantic arches with laurel leafed iron arms issuing from neocl...
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Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Table Lamps
Materials
Giltwood, Plaster
Tapio Wirkkala 'Crane' Articulating Table Lamp in White for Innolux Oy
Located in Glendale, CA
Tapio Wirkkala 'Crane' Articulating Table Lamp in White for Innolux Oy. Originally produced as a floor lamp in the 1950s as the Model #K-10-11 by Idman, this newly authorized re-edit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Gunnar Nylund Small "Rubus" Table Lamp for Rörstrand Sweden Scandinavian Modern
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Small ceramic table lamp by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden.
It´s part of the "Rubus" series and was designed and made in the 1950s-1960s.
It has a structured, tactile surface wi...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Grey Desk, Table Lamp by Luxo
By Luxo
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel construction grey laquered by Luxo from the 1960s.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pair of 'Fringe' Table Lamps in Brass and Silk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, pair of 'Fringe' table lamps, model B-140, brass, silk, Sweden, 1960s
These extravagant desk lights are composed...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Niels Rasmussen Thykier "Kongelys" Table Lamp
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Single "Kongelys" table lamp designed by Niels Rasmussen Thykier. Manufactured by Fog & Mørup. Brass base and white plastic shade.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white ceramic and brass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.5” H x 6.5“ Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 8” Top Diame...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Design Small Pine Table Lamp with Shade, Scandinavian Lighting ca 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Mid-century small solid pine table lamp with shade. The lamp is most likely designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1970s.
Included is a new lamp shade designed and made in Denm...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Danish Modern Søholm Blue Ceramic Table Lamps by Einar Johansen, 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of Midcentury Danish table lamps designed by Einar Johansen for Danish stoneware manufacturer Søholm. Manufactured circa 1960s.
The lamps have a matte dark brown glaze on neck ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
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
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
1960s Hans-Agne Jakobsson Tripod Wood Table Lamp for AB Ellysett
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Hans-Agne Jakobsson tripod wood table lamp for AB Ellysett. Designed and produced by Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden and executed in thin bentwoo...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Danish Modern Frosted Glass & Chrome Desk Lamp PH 3/2 by Henningsen
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful frosted desk lamp PH 3/2 by Poul Henningsen . bought at DWR for double the asking price very nice and beautiful halogen light bulb switch off/on
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.75” H x 7” W x 9” D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb
Number of Soc...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Noomi Backhausen Scandinavian Ceramic Table Lamp for Søholm, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small hand-glazed table light in Chamotte Clay. Designed by Noomi Backhausen and manufactured by Søholm in Denmark during the 1970s. The height of 21 cm is with its bulb.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Stoneware Table Lamp by Inger Persson
Located in New York, NY
Rustic stoneware table lamp by Swedish ceramic designer Inger Persson. Made by Swedish ceramic factory Rörstrand in the 1970's with the designers signature underneath. Beautiful turq...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Upsala Ekeby, Table Lamp, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed fluted stoneware table lamp designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
“EKEBY 321” stamp on bottom
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 7.25” H x 5.5” Diameter
Dim...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Earthenware
Pair large Table Lamps, Stained solid Pine, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus, Sweden
Located in Vorst, BE
A pair of sculptural table lamps. Lamp foots in turned pine wood, dark stained.
Designed by Uno Kristiansson, for Luxus, Sweden, 1970s. Both are punchmarked Luxus - made in Sweden.
For E26/27 bulbs. Work on 110v and on 220v. EU plug can be replaced by US plug for free if desired.
New lampshades.
Dimensions: diameter 13.78" / 10" (35cm / 25cm), height 10.2" (26cm).
Swedish designers Uno & Östen Kristiansson, renowned for their lighting and mirror creations, left an indelible mark on the design world from the 1950s to the 1970s. Their distinctive Scandinavian modern style remains highly sought-after in vintage circles.
Uno, born in 1925, and Östen, two years later in 1927, likely honed their craft in southern Sweden under the tutelage of their father, who operated Vittsjö Furniture, a business established in 1919. In 1950, Uno founded Luxus in Vittsjö, producing a diverse array of home products, including lamps, furniture, and mirrors, all designed by the brothers.
Their collections gained acclaim nationally and internationally, with Luxus introducing a vibrant range of lamps in the 1960s, attributed to Finnish artist Marjatta Metsovaara.
Östen presumably took over the family business in 1966, renaming it Östen Kristiansson AB. Though details on its operations are sparse, it likely continued the tradition of craftsmanship. Teak was a favored material for the Kristianssons, though they explored glass, leather, plastic, and acrylic in their designs. Notable creations include the Plafo Ceiling Lamp, UFO Lamp, Model 204 Hunting Chair, and minimalist mirrors reminiscent of Jacques Adnet’s Circulaire...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
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...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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
Ceramic Diablo Table Lamp in Multiple Glazes by Einar Johansen for Søholm, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish diablo shaped ceramic table lamp with a 'rainbow' of multiple glazes skillfully 'fussioned' together. Much similar to the techniques popularized by Gertud Vasegaard and CH Sta...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mahogany Fluted Candlestick Lamps
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of handsome George III style mahogany candlesticks having fluted stems and spiral fluted lower shaft on ring turned base, now as lamps. 23 1/4" high to the socket. Sold withou...
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1920s English Georgian 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): 9.45” H x 4.3” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inch...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Classic Danish Mid-Century Table Lamp 306 "Kiplamp" Designed by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint, Le 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
Pair Of Lisa Johansson-Pape `Ihanne` Table Lamps in Brass & Leather, Orno 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of impressive table lamps with solid brass shades designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape and manufactured by Orno In Finland in the middle of the 20th century. The leather on these h...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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
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.
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
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
Finnish Mid Century "A704" Desk Lamp in Metal & Leather by Alvar Aalto, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Finnish desk / table lamp model "A704" by Alvar Aalto produced and stamped by Valaistustyö, Finland 1950s. In good original condition.
Dimensi...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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
Marianne Starck, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Marianne Starck and produced by Michael Andersen, Bornholm, Denmark, 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.25” H x 5” Diameter
Dimens...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Modern Rosewood Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Danish modern rosewood table lamp, 1960s.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Rosewood
Pewter and Ebony Table Lamp from C. G. Hallberg
By CG Hallberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant table lamp from C. G. Hallberg, made from pewter and ebony in the handle. Nicely decorated with geometric lines.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter
Finnish Designer Aimo Tukiainens Large Melted Copper Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A larger version of the copper table lamp ”Moonlight”, designed by Finnish sculptor Aimo Tukiainen in the late 60´s. The cylinder shape body of the lamp...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
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...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Bitossi Brown, Birch Tree Glazed Ceramic Lamps
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury ceramic column lamps with bold brown glazed banding and birch tree effect glaze centers. Rewired for use in the USA,...
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20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Swedish Midcentury Table Lamp in Brass and Leather by Böhlmarks
By Bohlmarks
Located in Karlstad, SE
Table lamp model "30026" in brass and wood, by Böhlmarks, Sweden.
This elegant lamp was manufactured during the Swedish Modern era and is of very high quality. It consists of a heavy...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Model "EA1288" Brass and Wood Table Lamp for ASEA, Sweden ca 1940s
By ASEA
Located in Utrecht, NL
The manufacturer of this lamp, ASEA, has a rich heritage rooted in lighting innovation, pushing boundaries and redefining norms, playing a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of S...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Oil Lamp Model L-47 in Brass and Glass, 1960s, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Table lamp model oil lamp model L-47 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden. Hand blown glass in an amber color. The piece features a ba...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Darø, Adjustable Table Lamp, Pine, Rattan, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and rattan table lamp designed and produced by Darø, Denmark, 1970s.
Dimensions variable, measured as illustrated in first image.
Sold with Lampshade. Dimensions stated...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Rattan, Pine
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...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Table Lamp in Brass & Matte Opaline Glass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950’s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Table Lamp in Brass and Matte Opaline Glass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950’s
Additional Information:
Material: Brass and matte opaline glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
R...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Upsala Ekeby, Table Lamp, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed and incised earthenware table lamp designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.75” H x 6”Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Earthenware
Markslöjd Beech Wood Swedish Modern Art Deco Lamp, 1960s
By Markslöjd
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
Brass
Relief Copper Table Lamp by Aimo Tukiainen Finland, 1960's
Located in London, GB
Brutalist copper table lamp ”Moonlight”, designed by Finnish sculptor Aimo Tukiainen in the late 60´s, consists of a cylinder shape body's made of melt...
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1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Paavo Tynell Table Desk for Taito Oy, 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
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...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
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...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern 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...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
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.
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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.
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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.