1990s Table Lamps

This heavy cast table lamp, designed by Annette van Gessel and Von Ullrich Mies, is a striking piece of late 20th century design. Utilitarian by design, the medium is forged with a simplicity of efficiency in mind, with just a glance towards design via the offset nature of the manufactured stand and head. The lamp can be described by many expressions such as: a brutalist design, and a design classic. The design is quite special mixing the arts and crafts aesthetic with industrial and modern design elements. The organic shapes recall skyscrapers with their elongated necks and bodies. This is no coincidence that both designers admittedly derive their inspiration for new work from nature and architecture. The organically shaped top shows the former source of inspiration especially. Additionally, the design duo of Annette von Gessel and Ullrich Mies have long been fascinated by the potential in design of metals. Their passion is evident in the balanced imperfection of this table lamp. Generously utilizing fluid angles and the proportionality found in nature’s architecture, Mies and Gessel have created an arresting design that demands attention without being loud or kitsch. Their erect structure and double-sided lighting provides solid and perfect ambience lighting and also stands as a sculpture on its own. The cast brass lamp is divided into two halves and offset just by a noticeable amount, standing on a wide metal base and quickly slimming up to the thin neck that holds the shade. The lamp head is divided in two and offset from one another, creating a light struck in two, with no shadow in between. The light emitted highlights the thin neck. Showing the duo’s great attention to detail, the shade resembles the shape of the base, thus framing the design visually. The brutalist rough simplicity of the main materials contrast interestingly with the round edges of the design and the soft light emitted from the lamps. The geometric asymmetry makes a powerful impression that makes this table lamp a true statement piece. Quasar specializes in distinctive lighting pieces, consciously designed to show character. Like their other models, this “Ara” lamp was handmade with timeless materials. Bespoke to suit any space. Quasar crafts lighting...

A brass and yellow fabric table lamp designed by Josef Frank, c. 1930s, this example produced by Svenskt Tenn, c. 1990s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.45” H x 15.75” x 14.75” D Bu...

This pair of Annette van Gessel and Von Ullrich Mies designed heavy cast table lamps is a striking piece of late 20th century design. Utilitarian by design, the medium is forged with a simplicity of efficiency in mind, with just a glance towards design via the offset nature of the manufactured stand and head. These lamps can be described by many expressions such as: brutalist design, design classic. The design is quite special mixing the arts and crafts aesthetic with industrial and modern design elements. The organic shapes recall skyscrapers with their elongated necks and bodies. This is no coincidence as both designers admittedly derive their inspiration for new designs from nature and architecture. The organically shaped tops show the former source of inspiration especially. Additionally, the design duo of Annette von Gessel and Ullrich Mies have long been fascinated by the potential in design of metals. Their passion is evident in the balanced imperfection of these table lamps. Generously utilizing fluid angles and the proportionality found in nature’s architecture, Mies and Gessel have created an arresting design that demands attention without being loud or kitsch. Their erect structures and double-sided lighting provides solid and perfect ambience lighting and also stand as sculptures on their own. Each cast brass lamp is divided into two halves and offset just by a noticeable amount, standing on a wide metal base and quickly slimming up to the thin neck that holds the shade. The lamp heads are also divided in two and offset from one another, creating a light struck in two, with no shadow in between. The light emitted highlights the thin necks. Showing the duo’s great attention to detail, the shades resemble the shape of the bases, thus framing the design visually. The brutalist rough simplicity of the main materials contrasts interestingly with the round edges of the design and the soft light emitted from the lamps. The geometric asymmetry makes a powerful impression that makes these table lamps true statement pieces. Quasar specializes in distinctive lighting pieces, consciously designed to show character. Like their other models, these “Ara” lamps...

Kallisto is part of the first Tobias Grau lighting collection that combines sculptural and delicate forms with classical materials and a pioneering use of halogen technology. The col...

Floor lamp, crystal glass, metal, Denmark, design 1993 This highly decorative floor light of Danish origin is a great example where artistry and great craftsmanship go hand in hand...

This pair of Chapman lamps, dated 1999, feature a beautiful brass stem and brass ribbon detail. The travertine base adds to the interest of these...

Germany: Walter Schnepel; Tecnolumen adjustable desk lamp, Model SF27, circa 1990 This lamp was originally designed in Sweden in 1927, but the...

A pair of small scale faux plaster, resin table lamps by Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti. Signed BG.

A pair of heavy cast bronze lamps by Pierre Casenove for Fondica.

Rare pair of Murano glass "Cuma" table lamps. Designed and produced in 1993 by Ugo La Pietra for Artemide and manufactured in Murano by Ve Art.

A bronze table lamp by Louis Cane signed Cane 3/12A. 1993 CISELURE D'ART VERNOU-LA-CELLE ILE DE FRANCE.

Father of the art furniture movement, Wendell Castle was a sculptor, designer, and educator for more than four decades, influencing the art and design world with his graceful and whimsical pieces. His work has led to the development of handcrafted, modern designer furniture...