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Table Lamps For Sale
Mid-Century Modern German Hollywood Regency Style Brass Table Lamp from Goldkant
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive table lamp from the renowned manufacturer Goldkant.
The lamp impresses with its ornamental design and high-quality materials. The segmented base and the shape of the umbr...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
French Modernist Iron Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist French iron table lamp with raffia shade, from the 1960s. Blackened wrought-iron base depicting an assemblage of reed and a large raffia shade. Nice original condition with...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Hans-Agne Jakobsson B 204/31, Carolin Table Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large table lamp by Hand Agne Jakobsson, model "B 204/31, Carolin", Markaryd brass frame with leather shade, height approx. 68 cm, diameter 45 cm
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Murano Table Lamp
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Murano table lamp. Made in transparent Murano glass . Great vintage condition.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Red Clay
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Lamp Gustaf Table Lamps, Pine, Fabric, Sweden
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage art deco style table lamps manufactured by Lamp Gustaf AB in Sweden in the 1980s.
Solid circular pine wood base with black lacquered metal swan neck. Original draped flower l...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Pair of table lamps by Brazilian Designer, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of table lamps by Brazilian Designer, Brazil, 1960s
Pair of vintage Brazilian table lamps featuring a sculptural composition of stacked wooden rods arranged ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Michael Bang Holmegaard Lamp Art Sculptural Glass Table Lamps Blue 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of Mid-century Danish sculptural hand blown glass lamps designed by Michael Bang and made by Holmegaard. They were only in production shortly from 1973-1976.
The lamps have a m...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Blown Glass
A Very Large Italian Antonio Pavia Brass Crane Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A large and very well hand made table lamp of a stalking Crane in brass with bull rush and bamboo stemmed silk shades. Shell body. Original stockist label to Base Arcadia, of the Ne...
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Tichelaar Makkum Delft Chinoiserie Lamps (1940-60) New Green Velvet Lampshades
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Exquisitely handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam from a pair of vintage Royal Tichelaar Makkum vases (circa 1940–1960), this one-of-a-kind set of table lamps celebrates the en...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1 of the 3 Rooke Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 ceramic table lamps, from Bernard Rooke, UK, 1970s.
This set brings a rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shapes, it offers a unique presence.
The bas...
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1970s English Brutalist Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Set of four “Rocher” lamps André Cazenave, Atelier A, France, circa 1960/1970
Located in Paris, FR
Four stone-shaped lamps in resin and marble powder, edited by Atelier A in Paris.
The largest: Lenght: 51 cm (20.08 in) Height: 40 cm (15.76 in) Width: 43 cm (17 in)
The medium: Leng...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp — Matte Tan Glaze
Located in Portland, OR
💡 WHAT IS IT?
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Another gem from the masters of mid century lightning – Gordon and Jane Martz. A small but exceptionally versatile lamp!
This signed Martz model 105 lamp comes in a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
American Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12.5"H x 5.75"W x 5.75"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 6.0" Top Diameter x...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Teak and inlayed Beech, 1960s
Located in Balen, BE
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Table Lamp with Inlaid Beech details an
a Green Linen pleated Lampshade – 1960s
A beautiful example of Danish mid-century craftsmanship, this 1960s t...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Beech, Teak
Mouth blown Sommerso Murano Glass Table lamps in Cristallo, Blue & Nickel
Located in London, GB
Designed and manufactured by Andrew Kornat Designs and made in Venice Italy, these super sleek mouth blown Murano glass table lamps made in the traditional Sommerso technique of glas...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Danish Brass Finish Lamp, 1980s
Located in Dallas, TX
A unique Danish brass finish lamp, 1980s. Linen shade.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Patinated Brass Table Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen, LYFA, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare table lamp designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen and manufactured by LYFA, Copenhagen in the 1940s. Adjustable head. Burnished and patinated brass with fluted middle piece in green viny...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Valinte, Table Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan glass table lamp produced by Valinte, Finland, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 11.0"H x 7.0"W x 9.75"D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard) bul...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Lotus Series Flora Gouda Table Lamp, 1977, New Liberty London Shade
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Exquisitely handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam from a rare vintage Flora Gouda vase produced during the short-lived Lotus series in 1977, Lotus is a one-of-a-kind table lamp...
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1970s Dutch Arts and Crafts Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamps, Bronze, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bronze table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 5.3"H x 3.75"W x 3.75"D
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 8.9” H x 6.5” D...
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1940s French Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Just Andersen Pewter Table Lamp with Pleated Shade, 1930s, Art Deco, Denmark
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking and exceptionally rare pewter table lamp by Danish silversmith and designer Just Andersen (1884–1943). Crafted in the 1930s, this lamp features Andersen’s signature sculpt...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter
Danish Art Deco Style Brass Table Lamp With Opaline Glass Globe
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Simplistically yet elegantly composed Table Lamp from danish ABO - Metal Art Studio. Model P338. Manufactured and designed during 1970s in art deco revival style. The style of this l...
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1970s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Extra Large Murano Glas Table Lamp by Barovier & Toso, ca. 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare and very large mid -century Murano glass mushroom table lamp by Barovier& Toso, Italy, circa 1960s.
Socket: 3 x e14 for standard screw bulbs.
New wiring for US standards on requ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Stone, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A fossil stone table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 6.65"H x 3.0"W x 3.0"D
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 9.5” H x 8” Diamete...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Stone
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.9"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.4” H x ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
American Designer, Free Form Table Lamp, Wood, Brass, US, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and wood free form table lamp, designed and produced in the United States, c. 1950s.
All lighting will be converted for US usage. We are unable to confirm that any electrica...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Adjustable Table Lamp, Brass, Acrylic, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, acrylic table lamp designed and produced by an Italian Designer, Italy, 1950s.
Dimensions variable, measured as illustrated in first image.
Socket takes E-14 bulb.
There ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Börne Augustsson, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow blown glass and brass table lamp designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.0"H x 5.0"W x 5.0"D
Dimensio...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Petite Art Nouveau Brass Table Lamp
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This charming petite table lamp embodies the elegance of Art Nouveau design. Crafted from solid brass, the lamp features an intricately cast base with organic, flowing motifs charact...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Barovier Murano Rostrato Glass and Brass Table Lamps, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful pair of table lamps in Murano crystal "Rostrato" glass and brass. These incredibly charming and rare table lamps were designed by Barovier & Toso and made in Murano, Italy...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Stunning and Rare Pair of 1930s Art Deco Table or Bedside Lamps Made of Bakelite
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautiful pair of original bakelite Art Deco lamps – Also suitable as wall lights.
As specialists in early 20th-century lighting, we know how rare it is to find a matching ...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Beige "Palm" Cocoon Table Lamp by Castiglioni, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous mid-century palm cocoon table lamp in spectacular conditions, with no rips or stains. This incredibly charming and rare lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni and produce...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel
Modernist Table Lamp Palette
Located in Oxford, GB
The Pallete Table Lamp distills the bold, organic-meets-geometric appeal of its floor lamp counterpart into a refined, space-saving design. Perfect for desks, bedside tables, or cons...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rattan
1960s Pair of Danish Søholm Tall Blue Ceramic Table Lamps Einar Johansen Attr.
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of stylish tall Mid-century Danish table lamps from the acknowledged stoneware manufacturer Søholm. Manufactured circa 1960s. The designer is unknown but we suppose they were de...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Mid Century Modeline Table Lamp Designed by Arthur Jacobs c 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Incredible mid century table lamp, designed by Arthur Jacobs for the Modeline Lamp Company, circa 1950's. Considered the pinnacle of American lamp design, this piece is truly a coll...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Oil Rubbed Bronze Skyscraper Molded & Frosted Rose Glass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco table lamp, crafted in America circa 1935, is a perfect example of the skyscraper style that defined the era’s design. The molded and frosted rose glass featur...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Fabric, Metal, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white fabric and white-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 11.3"H x 5.4"W x 5.4"D
Bulb Specificatio...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vesta Rattan Table Lamp
Located in Oxford, GB
Vista Rattan Table Lamp with Brass Shade Top
A harmonious fusion of organic charm and refined elegance, the Vista table lamp captivates with its petite silhouette and artisanal cr...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
FIN table lamp, oxblood red glaze, hand built ceramic dome lamp by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN Table Light in Oxblood Lustre — a captivating statement in rich, opulent red. The luxurious glaze, a deep crimson reminiscent of polished garnet, embodies refined craftsmanship a...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Adjustable Art Deco Brass Table Lamp
Located in München, DE
Wonderful table lamp from the 1920s.
Great and unusual design with a fantastically elegant appearance.
The wild silk lampshade creates a very cozy atmosphere.
The acrylic glass cover...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large exceptional 1960s chrome table lamp by Gebrüder Cosack
Located in München, DE
Very rare, large, beautiful, original 1960s chrome-plated table lamp.
Manufacturer: Gebrüder Cosack. Made in Germany.
The shade is steplessly adjustable and is fixed with a screw at ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rare Adjustable Wrought Iron Desk or Piano Lamp Amsterdamse School, ca. 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
Adjustable wrought iron desk lamp with counterweight, Dutch expressionist ca. 1920.
A rare architectural gem from the golden era of Dutch design. This adjustable wrought iron table or piano lamp, dating from the early 1920s, is an exceptional example of the Amsterdamse School movement, famed for its expressive forms, honest materials, and integration of function and sculpture.
Crafted entirely by hand, the lamp features a sophisticated three-position height adjustment system via a striking counterweight mechanism, a feat of engineering as elegant as it is utilitarian. The heavy forged iron frame displays bold geometric detailing and honest craftsmanship typical of the movement, with meticulous hammer marks and subtle asymmetry that celebrate the hand of the maker.
While unsigned, the design language speaks clearly to the school of Piet Kramer and the greater network of Amsterdamse School designers, whose influence extended into municipal buildings, interiors, and custom furnishings throughout the Netherlands in the 1910s and '20s. This is not just lighting, this is architecture in miniature.
The not original hide-like-fabric of the lamp shade is no longer in perfect condition, but it certainly still is good enough to use on this desk lamp. With this rare lamp you can create the perfect atmosphere on your desk or on any (side)table in your living room, (home) office or library / reading room.
If you like the uniqueness, the quality, the beauty, the workmanship, the condition and the deeper meaning of this sculptural table lamp as much as we do then you will love our price. Especially when taken into account that perfect packing and also worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 to 5 days are complimentary.
Maximum height adjustable x width x depth: 14,5 till 21 x 5.7 x 13.5 inches.
*Styling Tips: Art Deco or Bauhaus furnishings as counterpoints.
Or let it stand solo, like a sculptural presence on a console or credenza.
We are driven by a passion for uniqueness, timeless, quality, stylish design, and the enduring craftsmanship of the past. Every purchase is carefully and thoughtfully packed — and we look forward to serving you (again).
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Warm regards,
Henk and the Studio Team
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Laura Ashley pair Colum nickel table lamps
By Laura Ashley
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Table lamps ,Corinthian Greek Colum lamps .
manufactured by Laura Ashley .
comes with new shades .
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1990s Portuguese Greek Revival Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Exceptional Pair of Swedish Modern Table Lamps in Turned Masur Birch, 1930s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional pair of table lamps was produced in Sweden in the early 1930s.
The striking design features a large, central orb-shaped body supported by four spherical feet and to...
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1930s Swedish Arts and Crafts Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Pair Vintage Mercury Glass Style Mirrored Table Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Mid-20th Century mercury glass style table lamps newly rewired with UL parts.
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Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Early Le Klint Table + Wall Lamp 306 by Kaare Klint, Brass + Paper Shade 1940s
By Kaare Klint, Le Klint
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare original version !
Here is one of the legendary Danish Le Klint Table Lamps model 306 by Professor and Architect Kaare Klint
It is made of brass and comes with a vintage origina...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1940s 'Coulter' Louvered Table Lamp, Canada
By Fog and Morup, Coulter Lamp Toronto
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Iconic Art Deco, Machine Age Coulter seven tier table lamp.
Vented lid access to light bulb.
Rotating on/off switch on base.
Contain one E26 size socket rated at 60 watt.
S...
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1940s Canadian Art Deco Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp – Bamboo and Linen, Circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp – Bamboo and Linen, Circa 1950
Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of this mid-century modern table lamp, crafted circa 1950. Featuring a ...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Lamp Gustaf Table Lamps, Pine, Fabric, Sweden
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage art deco style table lamps manufactured by Lamp Gustaf AB in Sweden in the 1980s.
Solid circular matte brown treated pine wood base with black lacquered metal swan neck. Orig...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Model Agaricon D36 Table Lamp by Ross Lovegrove for Luceplan, 2001
Located in Hamburg, DE
Design classic from the Italian manufacturer Luceplan according to a draft by Ross Lovebrove from 2001. Here in the rare color green.
The name Agaricon (Greek for mushroom) is refle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamp, Black Glaze with Vertical Stripes
Located in Portland, OR
What is it?
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Another gem from the masters of midcentury lightning – Gordon and Jane Martz.
This signed Martz model 105 lamp comes in a matte black / very dark gray glaze with a ver...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Lamp and Shade- Orange and Green Check
Located in London, GB
Add a pop of colour to your space with this cutest little lamp. Featuring a unique, handcrafted ceramic base and matching shade, this statement piece will bring a fun touch to any sp...
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2010s European Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Lamp and Shade- Two Tone Blue Polkadot
Located in London, GB
Brighten up your space with this charming little lamp, featuring a playful dotted texture and a satin glaze that catches the light beautifully. With its unique handcrafted design, th...
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2010s European Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Lamp and Shade- Frost Stripes
Located in London, GB
Handcrafted with love and glazed with playful, organic stripes, this ceramic lamp will bring a touch of effortless charm to any space.
Bulb is included
Bulb fitting: G9
Glass Lampsh...
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2010s European Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Lamp and Shade- Pink and Orange Polkadot
Located in London, GB
Add a pop of colour to your space with this vibrant pink and orange polka dot lamp. Featuring a unique, handcrafted ceramic base and matching shade, thi...
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2010s European Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Lamp and Shade- Turquoise and Orange Spots
Located in London, GB
Brighten up your space with this charming table lamp, featuring a playful dotted texture and a satin glaze that catches the light beautifully. With its unique handcrafted design, thi...
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2010s European Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Lamp and Shade- Gold and Yellow
Located in London, GB
Brighten up your space with this unique handmade ceramic lamp, featuring a vibrant yellow glaze and playful 24k gold lustre wiggles. Its eye-catching design will be sure to add a war...
Category
2010s European Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
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.
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