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Table Lamps For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Charles X
Danish Palshus Table Lamp Green & Blue Stripes with Shade, Modern Ceramic 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Midcentury table lamp from Danish Palshus including lampshade.
The lamp was designed by Per Linnemann-Schmidt and made circa 1960s.
It is made with chamotte clay which gives a roug...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Pair of Golden Ceramic Table Lamp by Bergboms
By Bergboms
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of cylindrical ceramic table lamps, with a shiny gold glaze and carved flower decors.
Original sticker of the manufacturer under the lamps.
Dimensions with shades: ø15 H57cm.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Selsbo, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed and incised ceramic table lamp designed and produced by Selsbo, Simlångsdalen, Sweden, 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 24“ H x 5.75” W x 5.75” D
Dimensions of Sh...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern, Bergboms, B-024 Brass Table Lamp, Sweden, 1960s
By Bergboms
Located in Göteborg, SE
Scandinavian Modern Brass Table Lamp by Bergboms, 1960s
This elegant table lamp, crafted by Bergboms in the 1960s. Featuring a sleek brass stem and a distinctive trumpet-shaped base...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Erik Mornils, Table Lamp, Green Glazed Earthenware, Nittsjö, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A round, green table lamp in glazed earthenware and brass, designed by Erik Mornils for Nittsjö, Sweden 1940s.
Stated dimensions exclude the lampshade. Height includes socket. Sol...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Earthenware
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 26.75” H x 5“ Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26
Number of S...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell Style Brass Table Lamps, 1940s/1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Mid-Century Modern Paavo Tynell style brass table lamps from the 1940s/1950s. Sold as Set of two.
Brass frame and fabric lampshade. Most likely manufactured by Idman Oy or Itsu.
Be...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Red Acrylic Granulate Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Red Acrylic Granulate Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
The lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt.
Our lamps are checked,...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Modern Brass Table Lamp, Boréns, Sweden, 1950s
By Boréns Borås
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant table or desk lamp from Boréns, made entirely from brass. Sculpted brass handle, shade perforated with small holes.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Tue Poulsen Ceramic Table Lamps, 1960s. Set of 2.
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Tue Poulsen Ceramic Table Lamps, 1960s. Set of 2.
Pair of rustic hand crafted Scandinavian Modern ceramic lamps in stoneware p...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Ateljé Lyktan Cream White "Stekpannan" Pehrson Lamp, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A sophisticated Swedish Classic. The "Stekpannan" table lamp in cream white lacquered metal was designed in the late 1960s by Anders Pehrson, the head of design at Ateljé Lyktan in Å...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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
Swedish Art Deco Table Lamp in Brass
Located in Karlstad, SE
This Swedish Art Deco table lamp is crafted in brass and features an elegant sculptural form. The base is adorned with a gracefully posed female figure, surrounded by three organical...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Dark Green Blue Glazed Stoneware Table Lamp by Palshus, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful and unique large chamotte stoneware table lamp in dark green glazing by Per Linneman-Schmidt for Palshus, Denmark. Made in the 1960s. Marked underneath by maker. New white ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Hans-Agne Jakobsson conical mid-century table lamp, glass & wood, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Forserum, SE
Mid-century table lamp designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1950s. The lamp features a conical base made of painted wood, supporting an opal glass shade. The base is...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Brass Table Lamp with White Opaline Glass Sphere
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Simplistically composed Scandinavian Modern table Lamp. It features a heavy solid brass base and white opaline ball shade. It has an on/of switch to its cord. It was made in Sweden o...
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1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Orrefors Table Lamp Pair
Located in New York, NY
Crafted by renowned designer Carl Fagerlund at the prestigious Orrefors glassworks in Southern Sweden during the 1950's, these exquisite crystal table lamps have been thoughtfully re...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1997
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1997.
Unique studio piece, signed and dated.
Socket takes standard E-26 medium base bulb.
There is no maximum wattage stated on ...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
Bo Råman, Table Lamp, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp designed by Bo Råman and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.25“ H x 3.125” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4“ Top Diamete...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Stig Lindberg Big Black/Brown/Blueish Table Lamp, Sweden Unique 1970 Rare Size
Located in Forest, BE
This is a very unique table lamp with the very famous Japanese glaze (tenmoku). Its a higher piece than usual. This is a real lamp not a vase that was transformed later. You can see ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Wool
Large Bergboms table lamp, circa 1960, Sweden
By Bergboms
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare table lamp produced by Bergboms in Sweden circa 1960, made in solid brass with plastic diffuser. The lamp is really high for it kind, almost 65 cm high. It's a rare model for th...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Modernist Table Lamp by Bertil Brisborg, NK, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very cool desk lamp by Bertil Brisborg, with an industrial look. The two joints allow it to be adjusted in various angles. Made from brass and metal lac...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
1950's Pair of Earth Tone Ceramic Lamps by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of earth tone glazed ceramic table lamps with an incised leaf design.
The lamps have been Newly rewired for the US with adjustable polished brass double clusters and s...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, oak and off-white fabric table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 16.5“ H x 6.4“ Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26 gl...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Taidetakomo Antti Hakkarainen, Table Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Finland, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric table lamp produced by Taidetakomo Antti Hakkarainen, Finland, c. 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 9.4” H x 6.375“ W x 6.875“ D
Bulb Specifi...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Glass table Lamp by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
Located in München, DE
Extremely rare and beautiful Swedish table lamp from the 1960s.
Great and unusual design with a fantastically elegant appearance.
Manufacturer: Luxury
Design: Uno and Östen Kristian...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Glass, Plastic
Heikki Turunen, Table Lamp, Acrylic, Brass, Leather, Finland, 1978
By Orno Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, pink acrylic and black leather table lamp produced by Orno, Finland, c. 1978.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 14.75” H x 6.375” W x 6.375” D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 2.37...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Hans Bergström, Table Lamps, Oak, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, oak and off white fabric table lamps designed by Hans Bergström and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 23“ H x 10.5” Diamet...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen "PH 2/2" Vintergækken Table Desk Lamp in Brass and Glass, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Danish mid century desk / table lamp model "PH 2/2" Vintergækken by Poul Henningsen produced by Louis Poulsen Denmark, 1930s. In good original condition with nice amber sha...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gunnel Nyman Flush Mount In Brass and Fabric, Model K5-40, Idman 1950s
By Gunnel Nyman, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A faboulus and rare ceiling pendant designed by Gunnel Nyman and manufactured by Idman in Finland in the 1950s. A very minimal design that is easy to integrate into almost any interi...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
A pair of table lamps by Just Andersen
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of patinated disco-metal table lamps designed by Just Andersen (1884-1943), Denmark , circa 1930th. Model D80.
Marked JA D80.
Newly rewired with brown cloth wire and wire swit...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Höganäs Keramik, Table Lamps, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brown-glazed stoneware table lamps produced by Höganäs Keramik in partnership with Fagerhults Belsyning, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 17.75“ H x 6.5“ W x...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Danish 1970s Tall Holmegaard KUBUS Olive Green Glass Table Lamp by Per Lütken
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Modern Holmegaard "Kubus" glass table lamp designed by Per Lütken in 1976. In production until the 1980s.
The "Kubus" lamp came in several sizes and this is the tallest size....
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Swedish Glass Table Lamps, 1960s
By Gustav Leek, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bring warmth and character into your space with this striking pair of table lamps, crafted in Sweden during the 1960s. Featuring sculptural, gold-toned glass bases with a glossy, tie...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Pair of Leather table lamps by Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s
By Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of table lamps in cognac brown leather manufactured by Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Birger Kaipiainen 'Pansy' Limited Edition Table Lamps, Arabia 1980s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of limited edition table lamps designed by Birger Kaipiainen for the Stockmann 120 year anniversary in 1982. Manufactured by Arabia OY in Finland. A very nice pair in impeccab...
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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Danish Modern Tue Poulsen Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s.
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Tue Poulsen Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s.
Rustic hand crafted Scandinavian Modern ceramic lamp in stoneware produced by Danish art...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Swedish brass table lamp by CG Hallberg, attributed to Elis Bergh, 1920s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Brass Art Deco table lamp manufacturer CG Hallberg from the 1920s and attributed to designer Elis Bergh. A nice and clean typical Art Deco design with a globe shaped form at the bott...
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair Søholm Stentøj Stoneware Modernist table-lamps Einar Johansen Denmark 1960
Located in Vorst, BE
Pair big Danish Mid-Century stoneware table lamps of the 1960-70s.
The bottom part of the lamps is decorated with an impressed pattern, glazed in dark and light blue with ochre a...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Table Lamp Light Glazing by Bodil Marie Nielsen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Unique stoneware lamp handmade by Danish artist Bodil Marie Nielsen at her own workshop in Denmark in the 1960s. Organic shape with a beautiful light glazing with pale pink elements....
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Jesper Ståhl Megafon Angle Flushmount Raw Brass Ceiling Lamp by Konsthantverk
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Megafon designed by Jesper Ståhl and manufactured by Konsthantverk.
The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craftsman’s techni...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Hans Bergström Oak Table Lamp, Model 762, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare table lamp was designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Sweden in the 1960s. This model, numbered 762, is one of the few designs by Bergstr...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Fabric, Metal, Wood, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A fabric, metal and wood table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12.875” H x 5.625” D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 5.63” Top Diameter x 5...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and moulded pine veneer table lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by Elysett AB, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 13.7” H x 5.5” Diamet...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
Swedish Modern Table Lamp by Bertil Brisborg for Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish Modern table lamp by Bertil Brisborg for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s.
This elegant table lamp features a sleek brass construction with Bakelite elements, creating a refined con...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Rustic Table Lamp, Stained solid wood, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus, Sweden
Located in Vorst, BE
A sculptural table lamp, lamp foot in turned pine or beech wood, dark stained.
Designed by Uno Kristiansson, for Luxus, Sweden, 1970s. Marked Luxus - made in Sweden.
For E26/27 b...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Beech, Pine
Mauri Almari Table Lamp Model K11-15 in White, Brass & Leather, Idman 1950s
By Mauri Almari, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful table lamp model K11-15 designed by Mauri Almari and manufactured by Idman Oy in Finland in the late 1950s. The combination of brass, white painted metal and leather real...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-lacquered metal table lamp attributed to Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.25“ H x 6.625” W x 14“ D
Bulb Spe...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and moulded pine veneer table lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by Elysett, Markaryd, Sweden, 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10” H x 6” D
Stated dimensio...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
Pair of Dark Wood & Acrylic Rocket Table Lamps by Luxus, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Pair of rocket shaped "raketen" table lamps model B129 designed by the brothers Unö & Östen Kristiansson for their own company Luxus. Manufactured at Vittsjö in Sweden during the 196...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Danish Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Table Lamp in Bronze, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
This Danish Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) table lamp from the 1920s is an exquisite example of early 20th-century craftsmanship. Cast in bronze, the lamp features a striking blend of orga...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Mini' Table Lamp in Black and Brass for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Mini 'Table Lamp in Black and Brass for Louis Poulsen
The 'AJ' series was originally designed in 1957 by Danish designer Arne Jacobsen for the lighting collection ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Zinc
Konsthantverk Uno Medium White Table Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lamp model uno medium polished brass table lamp designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves.
The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Danish Palshus Tall Table Lamp Brown Haresfur Glaze with Shade, Modern 1950s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Midcentury budded table lamp from Danish Palshus with brown haresfur glaze.
The lamp was designed by Per Linnemann-Schmidt and produced circa 1950s.
Included is a new lampshade desi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Paavo Tynell Table Lamp in Brass
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A sophisticated little table lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, circa 1950.
A terrific example of Tynell's classic brass shaded works.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Chrome, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome-plated metal and green-lacquered wood table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.5” H x 4.7” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Swedish Modern Markslöjd Table Lamp in Beech, Brass, Linen, Sweden, 1960s
By Markslöjd
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking table lamp was produced by Markslöjd in Kinna, Sweden, in the 1960s. The piece is marked with the Markslöjd label and model number on the underside of the base.
The de...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Böhlmarks, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
By Bohlmarks
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and orange lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced by Böhlmarks, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.5” H, 4.5” diameter of the base.
Dimen...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, 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.