Table Lamps

Table lamp model 2468 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s. Brass with cotton shades. Stamped. Model 2468 is a delightful brass table lamp with three small shades in green, yellow, and red. The lamp has an elegant brass base with three stems that hold the shades at different heights. Because of its tricolour shades, it is known as the “traffic light lamp”. Designed by Josef Frank in the 1950s, this lamp has become a timeless Svenskt Tenn collectable. H: 54 cm W: 42 cm Shade D: 15 cm Josef Frank was a true European, he was also a pioneer of what would become classic 20th century Swedish design and the “Scandinavian Design Style”. Austrian- born Frank started his design career as an architect after having trained at the Technische Hochschule in Vienna between 1903 and 1910. After his training he went on to teach at Kunstgewerbeschule (The Viennese School of Arts and crafts) where he developed and espoused the new school of modernist thinking towards Architecture and Design that was coming to fruition in Vienna at the time. He also went on to lead the Vienna Werkbund throughout the 1920s. This was a truly progressive group of Architects and Designers who set about improving the daily lives of Austrian people through modernist design and architecture in partnership with Arts and Crafts ideals and construction. Frank’s leadership of the Werkbund had already cemented his place at the forefront of European design. Frank’s time in Vienna was typified by his design for the “Die Wohnung” exhibition of the Deutscher Werkbund in Stuttgart, 1927 where he exhibited along side his contemporaries at the forefront of design, such as the likes of Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius. Here he showed a specially designed pair of flat-roofed reinforced concrete houses in what is now seen as a typical modernist style. What separated Frank’s house from the other 32 houses of the exhibition was the interior and furniture inside the building. It was described as “Neo-Classical” and filled with an eclectic mix of period pieces, modern design and pieces designed by Frank himself that seemed to cross the two worlds. This was a complete opposite direction to that which his fellow Architects were travelling in with their pared back and angular aesthetics. Frank said of his own work: “The house is not a work of art, simply a place where one lives,” and by this reasoning Frank rejected the regimental mechanisation of the living space that his contemporaries believed in, instead he set about creating congenial and spontaneous interiors. Frank’s practice saw him placing the bright colours and the soft forms of nature back into the furnishings and interiors that he thought modernism sorely mist. Frank, along with Oskar Walch set up Haus und Garten in Vienna in 1925. This was Frank’s first commercial foray into furniture and home furnishings and the company went on to become the most influential furnishing house in Vienna with a riotous depth of colour and interesting shapes becoming the trademark of their design. However this success was to come to an end with rise of Nazism in Vienna in the early 1930’s. Frank was Jewish, and he and his wife Anna decided they would leave Vienna for her motherland: Sweden, in 1933. Frank continued to design for Haus and Garten, visiting Vienna occasionally and designing the pieces that would continue to be the company’s best sellers long after Frank was forced to hand the company over in 1938 after the Third Reich annexation of Austria. When Josef and Anna had moved to Sweden Frank had struck up a working relationship with Design shop owner Estrid Ericson. Ericson was the proprietor of Svenskt Tenn that at this point was a successful interiors shop in Stockholm with the royal warrant of appointment to the Swedish Royal Household. In 1935 Frank had become the chief designer for Svenskt Tenn and had set about putting all of his creative effort into his designs for the company. At the World Expositions in Paris in 1937 and New York in 1939 the world saw for the first time the wealth of products that Frank had been working on, ranging from candlesticks to cabinets, there was not a domestic object that Frank had not subjected to his colourful, comfortable and organic style of Modernism. Frank’s new school of Modernism championed ideas such as chairs having a freeing, open back and that “If one desires the room to be comfortable…all pieces of furniture should allow for a free view of the separating line between the floor and the wall. A cabinet without legs breaks this line and thus reduces the feeling of space.” A world-wide audience tired of classic Modernism’s furniture with solid planes and aggressive forms leapt upon these ideas and Franks natural and bright designs for Svenskt Tenn became internationally desired. Frank created over 2000 designs for Svenskt Tenn and his products continue to be the core of their brand. Frank’s rejections of tubular metal and heavy lacquers within his furniture have insured his unique light form of Modernism continues to influence and flourish today. His natural toned mahogany and walnut pieces along with his tactile leather covered and brightly shaded lighting still bring the forms of nature back into the home. Original Frank pieces are now increasingly rare, highly desirable and are the epitome of “Scandinavian Design”. Renowned Designer and Academic Isle Crawford...

Mid-Century Modern Brushed Chrome Arc Desk Lamp

A French cylindrical cerused oak table lamp. Includes coordinating harp and finial. Shade for display only. Lamp measures 32.5" H including h...

A stunning vintage brass armillary sphere table lamp, mounted on a solid teak base. This was made in England, it dates from the 1950-60’s. An armillary sphere is an old astronomical...

Set of 3 circa 1960's Italian capiz shades. Sold individually. Measurements: Height 5.5" Diameter 7.5".

Mid Century Italian Tole Armillary Lamp on Wooden Base with a Pewter Color Silk Shade (Sold Separately)

Impressive, sizable Venetian murano blown translucent glass table lamp with baluster form in periwinkle and pink stripes with gold flecks (ca. late 1...

One German Hutschenreuther porcelain table lamp. Signed Leonard. Measures: Height base 43 cm. Diameter base 17 cm. The lampshade is not included in the price.

Pair of brass table lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in great original condition. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, 1960s. Signed. Measure: Height 50 cm.

A very stylish example of another Art Deco Classic is this 1930s Art Deco catalin bakelite lamp. A stunning caramel colored ribbed catalin bakelite st...

A Mid-Century Modern desk lamp with an angled, curled-under base that has two coiled, brass pen holders; echoing the brass, adjustable, hose neck. The...

Akari model 1AS light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures...

A craft table lamp pair. In solid oak, France, 1960. Elegant pair of oak hand-carved lamps, Without lampshade. It is in good general condition and works perfectly. The diffused lig...

French Art Deco double light desk lamp in polished Chrome and cream color lacquer. New USA wiring.

Pair of circa 1950's French sang de boeuf lamps with wood bases. Measurements: Height of body: 16.5" Height to shade rest: 26" Diameter: 7".

A large, or oversize, ceramic TOTEM table lamp by Bernard Rooke, England. This design is an early example of Rooke's work, probably 1960s. A sculptural piece, made of hand-made cer...

A pair of walnut and ceramic table lamps designed by Jane & Gordon Martz. Produced by Marshall Studios, Veedersburg, Indiana, c. 1955. Bases are sculpted walnut, with ceramic inlays...

Italian yellow ceramic and brass table lamp. Measures: Height base 37 cm. Total height 75 cm. Diameter 24 cm. Weight 5 kg.

Table lamp by Claudio Salocchi for Lumenform. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1968. Metal, blown Opal glass. Original EU cord. Recommended Lamping: 120v - 1 Qty E27 Socket w/ a 6...

A masterfully hand-carved wooden lamp features a large sculpture of a night watchman with a lantern and halberd. Lantern is made of glass and iron. This...

Roger Capron (1922-2006) Pair of ceramic lamp bases with personnages Manufactured circa 1960, signed Capron, Vallauris, France Measure of ceramics solely: H 35 cm ( H 55 cm with s...

A desk lamp for Lightolier that has been rewired for use in the United States. Often attributed to Maurizio Tempestini.

This handmade 1960s table lamp was designed by the brilliant Einar Johansen and produced by Søholm Stentøj (stoneware). The manufactory was one of the most revered names in Danish ce...

Pair of amazing small ivory colored Murano glass table lamps with turquoise "pasta vitrea "base by Barovier, 1940s. Nice light blue shade in very good condition. Each with one E14 ...

Beautiful, large vintage Murano handblown white filigrana basket with flower murrines Italian art glass paperweight on lighted base. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. It has d...

French Mid-Century Modern Pair of two spheres Maison Barbier Table Lamps. The Chrome Finish is in original condition. Working Condition and uses 1 Light bulb max 65 watts.

This brass lamp with lacquered cherry red shade designed by Oscar Tarlasco has a double ball joint that enables one to adjust the cant of both the stem and the shade. The lower joint...

This elegant pair of table lamps was produced by AB Stilarmatur Tranås in Sweden in the 1960s. Made of teak wood, the circular bases have an inte...

Large, high kitsch, Angular acrylic table lamp by Majestic with original shade and original Lucite finial

One beautiful old antique wooden stock pot from Burma converted in the 1970s into lamps. The lamp with the damage is still available for sale. Measures: Diameter wooden base 36 cm....

A solid teak cube / square table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Sold without lampshade. Measurements listed are of lamp only. For reference Shade : 4 x 8.25 ...

This wonderful set of W31-28 table lamps was designed by Gordon & Jane Martz and manufactured at their Marshall Studios facility in Veedersburg, IN. Lamps fea...

Pair of large sculptural Minimalist in nickel and dusty mauve Lucite table lamps by Romeo Rega, Italy 1960's. Structured base has four round pillars on a square base each holding a b...

Gorgeous! Maitland Smith Custom Brass Speat Tripod Table Lamp Amazing British Colonial Style! This one of a kind Maitland Smith lamp is an iconic example of British Colonial Style...

A stunning pair of vintage porcelain table lamps, made in England, and dating from around the 1960’s. They are of amazing quality, with great proportions and a gorgeous colour tone ...

A superb pair of antique table lamps in brass with beautiful tole shades. They were made in England, and date from around the 1920-30’s. The quality is outstanding, they have a go...

Table lamp designed by famed ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Dimensions: 28” tall 15” wide Ceramic 15” tall 7.2...

Mid Century Modern vintage pastel blue table lamp from hand made glass Barovier & Toso with a replaced lamp shade from golden fabric, Italy 190s. A delicate and high-quality soft pas...

Set of 2 mid-century rattan bedside lamps, Italian design 1960s Intact and working, good condition. E14 lamps.

A pair of fringe silk brass table lamps model B-140 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden.

Small table lamp by Einar Johansen for Søholm Stentøj, Denmark, 1960s. Stamped and signed on the base. Sold without lampshade. Height includes socket. Fully functional and in beaut...

A pair of wooden table lamps designed and produced in the United States, 1960s. Sold without lampshade. Dimensions of lamp (inches) :...

Paul Hanson burnished brass samovar urn form table lamps with shades - a pair. Item features urn form bodies, brown "Suede" shades, intentionally burnished/distressed brass finish, o...

Ceramic table lamp with different glaze by the french artist George Pelletier. Inner lighting as well as a regular bulb, hidden by a newly made shade. Born in 1938 in Brussels, Belg...

Incredible horse head lamp attributed to Viktor Schreckengost. This lamp was most likely produced by the Colonial Premier Lamp Co. The base consists of 2 lucite pieces. The horse figure is aluminum...

Pair of fluted stoneware table lamps by California modernist Brent Bennett. These lamps have been rewired, have new linen shades, and are ready for use. Beautiful fluted pattern that...

Mid-century table lamp model "President" by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup. Made in Denmark. This table lamp features two light sources and is made of aluminium with tripod foot stem ...

Lee Rosen for Design Technics sgraffito Natural Hand Crafted Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp. Featuring a wheel thrown classic DT tall pottery bottle form neutral earthen palette with Beig...

Fringes, brass and opaline glass shade. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, 1960s.

Pair of ceramic lamps with different shades of greens and browns. Reminiscent of lamps by Marianna von Allesch. Ceramic portion is 17" high. Total height from base to the bottom of s...

Sculptural bulbous-form table lamps in solid staved-teakwood (ca. 1960s, Denmark). Vivid grain and rich color with new sockets / wiring and added "on / off" pull strings. Excellent,...

Ceramic Table Lamp by Jacques Blin, France, 1960s

Charming vintage woven-wire-covered glass bottle table lamp. The pattern and technique are based on traditional basket weaving and is considere...

A single circa 1940’s French neoclassic bronze lamp. Measurements: Height of body :22" Height to shade: 31” Diameter: 6”

A 1940s French table lamp featuring a tapered glazed ceramic base with rich turquoise, green and black hues. This lamp has a decorative braide...

Pair of circa 1960's Italian pottery lamps with wooden bases. Measurements: Height of body: 17" Height to rest of shade: 25" Diameter: 10"

Rare and elegant pair of table lamps made in Italy in the 1960s/70s. Each single lamp was made with a circular base in bronzed brass, a curved golden metal structure, a crystal glass...

'Zero' table lamp by Nucleo Sormani. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960s. Travertine, original cord. We recommend one E27 75w maximum Edison...