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Table Lamps For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Georgian
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
Hans Bergström, Table Lamps, Oak, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
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
Scandinavian Modern Blue Glazed Stoneware Table Lamp, Søholm Stentøj, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Handcrafted in the mid-20th century, this exquisite stoneware table lamp bear the distinctive mark of Søholm Stentøj. Produced by the renowned Danish c...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
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
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
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
Jo Hammerborg Style Pair Danish Tripod Table Lamps, Brass with New Shades 60s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of mid-century Danish tripod table lamps in Jo Hammerborg style.
The lamps are made of brass in the 1960s
Included is a pair of new lampsh...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
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
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
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
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
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
Danish Modern Ceramic Graphic Decorated Table Lamp with New Shade 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Medium size ceramic table lamp made by the ceramic workshop Stogo in Denmark circa 1960s.
The lamp base is partly glazed and has a graphic pattern on two sides. The colors are beig...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
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
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
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
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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
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
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
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
Itsu, Table Lamps, Brass, Reed, Finland, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and woven reed table lamps produced by Itsu, Finland, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.5“ H x 4.875” W x 11.5” D
Overall height and depth varies...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Brass Table Lamp by Aneta Belysning, Växjö, Sweden, 1970s
By Aneta
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking table was lamp was produced by the Swedish manufacturer Aneta in the town of Växjö in the 1970s. The elegant sphere shaped base is made of polished brass. The tall, con...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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. ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
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
Stoneware Table Lamp by Saxbo Green Glazing Eva Staehr-Nielsen, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare stoneware table lamp model 469 by Saxbo Pottery, Denmark. Made by Eva Staehr-Nielsen in the 1940s and decorated in a wonderful green haresfur glazing. Original brass and bakelit...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Swirling Glass Table Lamp Designed by Monica Backström for Kosta Boda
Located in Tilburg, NL
Vintage swirling glass tape lamp designed by Monica Backström for Kosta Boda glass, Sweden.
The glass is one piece.
Very good vintage condition. Abs...
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
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
Scandinavian Dusty Glazed Stoneware Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stoneware table light decorated in earthy speckled dark brown glazes upon a creme white background. It has no signature or markings but it was probably made in Denmark or Sweden duri...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Modernistic Black & Brass Table Lamp Model K11-24, Maria Lindeman, Idman 1950s
By Maria Lindeman, Idman
Located in Helsinki, FI
A Mid-Century Modern table lamp model K11-24 by Maria Lindeman for Idman from the 1950s. This rare lamp features a black cone-shaped body with brass details and handle. The original ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Sabina Grubbeson Large December Raw Iron Table Lamp by Konsthantverk
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp model December raw iron with six arms designed by Sabina Grubbeson and manufactured by Konsthantverk.
The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufacture...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Chrome Plated Table Lamp from ASEA, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking table lamp from ASEA, made from chrome plated brass. Cool, clean design with a shade that can be adjusted to direct and soften the light.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mads - Caprani Denmark 1970s Timberline Bentwood Model 841 Table Lamps
By Caprani Light AS, Micheli Alessio
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
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
Modernist Table Lamp by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant brass table or desk lamp by Josef Frank, with an asymmetric shade and flexible neck. Lacquered green in a nuance that goes beautifully with the warm brass.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Jerk Werkmäster, Table Lamp, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Jerk Werkmäster and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.75” H x 5.75” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (in...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Earthenware
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
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
Swedish Midcentury Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in Karlstad, SE
A pair of impressive table lamps in crystal glass model RD 1477 by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. The base is made of crystal glass and reminds of frozen water. The chrome deta...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
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
Malmö Metallvarufabrik, Table Lamp, Bronze, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A bronze table lamp produced by Malmö Metallvarufabrik, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.75” H x 4.25” W x 4.25” D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4” Top Diameter x 8” B...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pewter, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 15” H x 4.75” W x 4.75” D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.5” Top Diameter x 15.75” Bottom Di...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter
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
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
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
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
AJH, Table Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan table lamp produced by AJH, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 11.5“ H x 7“ W x 10.5” D
Bulb Specifications: E-26
Number o...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Danish Kähler HAK Table Lamp Brown with Amber Yellow Glaze, Midcentury, 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Table lamp from Herman August Kähler's ceramic workshop in Denmark. Made ca 1960s. The design is attributed to Nils Kähler.
The lamp base has an incised pattern and the glossy gla...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
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
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
Swedish Mid Century Cylinder Desk Table Lamp in White Marble by Bergboms 1960s
By Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare white Swedish mid century cylinder desk / table lamp in carrara marble produced by Bergboms Sweden, 1960s. In good original condition.
Dimensions (without the shade): H: 43 cm...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble
Mid Century Sculptural Desk / Table Lamp in Solid White Carrara Marble, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century decorative desk / table lamp in white solid carrara marble produced in Sweden around 1960s. In good original condition.
Dimensions (without the shade): H: 39 cm / ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble
Carl-Harry Stålhane Table Lamp, Rörstrand, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brown glazed stoneware, table lamp designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
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
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy ‘5061’ Table Lamp in Brass
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, table lamp, model ‘5061’, brass, Finland, 1950s
A truly magnificent piece that scores highly on every design aspect: execution, use of materials, craftsma...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Earthenware, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A light grey-glazed earthenware and brass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10” H x 6” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Di...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gunnel Nyman Flush Mount In Brass and Fabric, Model K5-40, Idman 1950s
By Idman, Gunnel Nyman
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
Organic Sculpted Teak Lamps by Ernst Henriksen
Located in Springfield, OR
Pair of lamps by creative mind of Danish designer Ernst Henriksen. Well known for his bull and puffer fish coaster sets, his lamps are hardly seen as often. The organic and abstract ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
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.