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Minimalist Table Lamps

MINIMALIST STYLE

A revival in the popularity of authentic Minimalist furniture is rooted in history while reflecting the needs and tastes of the 21st century. Designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s aphorism that “less is more” influenced the evolution of 20th-century interiors with an emphasis on function and order. This was a shift from the 19th century, with its lavish Victorian decorating, and was spread around the world through design styles including Bauhaus and brutalism.

Yet Minimalism was present in furniture design long before the clean lines of modernism, such as in the simple and elegant utility of Shaker furniture. Although the Minimalist art movement of the 1960s and ’70s had little crossover with furniture design, artist Donald Judd was inspired by the Shakers in creating his own spare daybeds and tables from sturdy wood. (Judd, whose advocacy of symmetry also informed his architectural projects, furnished his Manhattan loft with unassuming but poetic works by iconic modernist designers such as Gerrit Rietveld and Alvar Aalto.)

Understatement rather than ornamentation and open space instead of clutter are central themes for a Minimalist living room and bedroom. As opposed to Maximalism, the focus for Minimalist furniture and decor is on simplicity and considering the design and purpose of every object.

Furnishings are usually made in neutral or monochrome colors and pared down to their essentials — think nesting coffee tables, sectional sofas and accent pieces such as ottomans. And Minimalist ceramics can help achieve a decor that is both timeless and of the moment. The organic textures and personalization of handmade craftsmanship associated with these works have served as a sort of anti-Internet to screen-weary decorators. That said, while the thoughtful ergonomics of Scandinavian modern furniture, with its handcrafted teak frames, are at home in Minimalist spaces, so are the quietly striking pieces by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa that employ industrial materials like stainless steel, aluminum and plastic.

Minimalist furniture is not for making flashy statements; it boasts subdued appeal and excels at harmonizing with any room. And, as it encompasses many different movements and eras of design, it also never goes out of style, owing to its tasteful refinement.

Find a collection of Minimalist tables, seating, lighting and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Minimalist
Period: Mid-20th Century
Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Minimalist Black Metal Desk Lamp, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This minimalist lamp was produced in Germany during the 1960s. The lamp captivates with its simple design. The black metal lampshade and round base are connected by a solid, sharp ar...
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1960s German Vintage Minimalist Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Chrome-Plated Brass Desk Lamp attr. to Giuseppe Ostuni for O-Luce, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. This table lamp is made in chrome-plated brass. With its fine system of junction, its position and its light can change. This lamp is vintage, therefore it mi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Table Lamps

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Brass, Chrome

Midcentury Tilt Marble Stone Table Lamp Scottish
Located in Leicester, GB
A stunning marble stone lamp base from Scotland. The marble has green-grey hues, specific to Dunkeld in Scotland. Lovely chiseled obelisk shape and a gorgeous rough stone finish. This Scottish...
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1960s Scottish Vintage Minimalist Table Lamps

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Stone

Rare Italiana Luce Black Rod Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Camden, ME
An Italian sculptural table lamp by Italiana Luce manufactured in Italy, circa 1960s. The black lacquered base plate is slightly trapezoid. and supports a curved black lacquered meta...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Table Lamps

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Steel

Murano Glass Table Lamp with Marble Base, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian, 1960s table lamp featuring milky glass shade with crystal rim, marble base and chrome pole.
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Table Lamps

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Marble

Minimalist Counterbalance Black Table Lamp Attributed to Swiss Baltensweiler
Located in London, GB
Minimal black metal table lamp with adjustable arm counterbalancing on cylinder base and halogen light source attributed to Rico & Rosemarie Baltensweiler, Switzerland 1970's. The la...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Minimalist Table Lamps

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Metal

Minimalist Desk Lamp by Gebrüder Cosack, Germany 1950's
Located in Hellouw, NL
Minimalist Philips desk lamp by Gebrüder Cosack, Germany 1950's . This lamp has a hood of white lacquered aluminium, a cast iron foot and a curved brass base. This lamp is very styli...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Tall Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Studios Brass Inlaid Walnut "Tower" Table Lamp
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Walter Von Nessen designed Nessen Studios Walnut & Brass Table Lamp, 1960s. Featuring an architectural solid hardwood column with vertical brass inlay. Small footprint. Adjustable do...
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1960s American Vintage Minimalist Table Lamps

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Brass

Chrome and White Metal Minimalist Desk Lamp by Designer Robert Sonneman, 1970s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern / Minimalist articulating chrome & white metal desk lamp designed by Robert Sonneman. The counter balanced light, contr...
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Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Table Lamps

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Chrome, Metal

Gino Sarfatti Table Lamp for Arteluce
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Table lamp model 600C designed by Italian lighting master Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in 1966. This is an early edition Arteluce, however the labels were often polished off The ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Table Lamps

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Faux Leather

Adjustable Pair of Minimalist Articulated Desk Clamp Lamps by Staff Germany 1960
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of adjustable clamp desk lamps made and marked by Staff Leuchten in the 1960s in Germany. Measures: height 29.5“ in. (75 cm), height from the edge of the table 27“ in....
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1960s German Vintage Minimalist Table Lamps

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Chrome

Pair of Minimalist Chrome Table Lamps by Nessen Studio
Located in New York, NY
Pair of minimalist chrome table lamps by Nessen Studio, founded by Walter Von Nessen. USA, circa 1960. Newly rewired with French black silk twist wire. Features on/off switch on st...
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1960s American Vintage Minimalist Table Lamps

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Chrome

Mid-Century Table Lamp in Chrome Steel Saturno Gaetano Sciolari Attributable
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Austrian particular and elegant, 1960s Minimalist table lamp Zumtobel in chromed steel, Gaetano Sciolari attributable. Ready to use. Measures cm: H 42 diam 25.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Minimalist Table Lamps

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Steel

Classic Table Lamp by RAAK
By RAAK
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Minimalist table lamp by RAAK, Holland, circa 1960. Steel and brushed aluminum, pivoting shade.
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1960s Dutch Vintage Minimalist Table Lamps

Angelo Lelli Lamp, Rotating Light Source, Arredoluce, Rare Model, Original Label
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Stunning minimalist masterpiece by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 1960 with unique rotating lamp feature. The main cylindrical bosy made of nickel plated brass houses...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Table Lamps

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Brass, Enamel, Nickel

Vintage Pair of Minimalist Brass Lamps
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Pair of circa 1960 Minimalist brass lamps could be used as a task light or possibly for display, might even be cool as mood lighting on side table.
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1960s Unknown Vintage Minimalist Table Lamps

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Brass

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Clamp Lamp by Rose-Marie & Rico Baltensweiler, 1960
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Late 20th Century Swiss Minimalist Table Lamps

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Mid-Century Modern Piano Lamp or Desk Light by Pfäffle 1960s Germany
Located in Munich, DE
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Italian Midcentury Table Lamp in Travertine Marble with Original Lampshade 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful table lamp in fine Travertine marble of Italian manufacturing of the 1970s. It is equipped with its original lampshade, which seems made of paper or raffia and reminds to J...
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Midcentury Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of lacquered metal 1x E27 or E26 socket Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
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Located in Wien, AT
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Lucite, Paper

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Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Night Table Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern night table lamp. Manufactured in Germany, 1960s. Executed in wrought iron and jute, the night table lamp comes with 2 x ...
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Wrought Iron

Rare Yki Nummi Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare Yki Nummi table lamp from the 1960s. Acrylic frame with fabric shade. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Fun and playful design from Yki Nummi. Y...
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Midcentury Table Lamp Drupol
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting - Marked - Adjustable.
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1960s Czech Vintage Minimalist Table Lamps

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Chrome

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H 10.24 in W 8.67 in D 6.3 in
French Midcentury Red Brass and Marble Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This midcentury table lamp was designed and manufactured in France in the 1950s. It has got a red lacquered aluminum lamp shade, an adjustable brass gooseneck lamp...
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French Midcentury Red Brass and Marble Gooseneck Table Lamp, 1950s
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1960s Italian Tole Table Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
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1960s Vintage Minimalist Table Lamps

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Metal

1960s Italian Tole Table Lamp
1960s Italian Tole Table Lamp
H 16 in W 12 in D 12 in
German Teak, Brass and Black Metal Cubist Desk Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This modernist table or desk lamp was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1960s by Kaiser Leuchten. It has got a teak base, a brass adjustable lamp arm and a black rectangula...
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Vintage Post Modern Green Marble Stone Table Lamp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The lamp has distinctive post-modern lines; it's made of deep green marble with light green veining. The lap is 12" tall with marble base that is 9" tall, 5" in diameter at the top...
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Marble

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Vintage Red Desk Lamps "Schuko" by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Table Lamps

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Cubosphere table lamp by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria, Italy, 1968
Located in Roma, RM
Cubosfera lamp designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Fidenza Vetraria, Italy 1968, is composed of two glass parallelepipeds that fit together ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Table Lamps

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Max Ingrand Chiselled Glass Table Lamp for Saint Gobain, 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An attractive chiselled glass table lamp designed in the 1960s by Max Ingrand for the French glass company Saint-Gobain. This table lamp is co...
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1960s French Vintage Minimalist Table Lamps

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Brass

Max Ingrand Chiselled Glass Table Lamp for Saint Gobain, 1960s
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Pair of Vintage Black Desk Lamps in the Style of Gino Sarfatti, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
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Pair of Alabaster Modernist Italian Geometric Table Lamps
Located in Sharon, CT
Geometric cut with stylized 'Greek Key' incisions. Height to top of harp: 20".
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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Table Lamps

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20th Century Table Lamp Leather and Brass in Jacques Adnet Style, 1950s
Located in Bunnik, NL
This Jacques Adnet style table lamp has a black leather-wrapped base and brass details. Great stylish object! Clean lines and simple forms - these are the hallmarks of the style of t...
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1950s French Vintage Minimalist Table Lamps

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Impressive Italian Acrylic Light Sculpture in the Style of Gianfranco Fini, 1969
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Stunning acrylic and stainless steel Italian light sculpture. from the period 1968-1972 of an impressive scale , very much in the style of the fabulous light sculptures that Italian artist and architect Gianfranco Fini designed for the Italian Avant Garde lighting company 'Newlamp' during the period 1968-1971. The interlocking cube forms also clearly show the influence of Josef Albers' geometric artworks especially his 1950s monochrome 'structural constellation' series with nods also to the 1960s geometric cubic artworks of Sol Lewitt. Please see black and white photo of Albers' 'two structural constellations' geometric mural finished in marble and gold leaf displayed...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Table Lamps

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Stainless Steel

Table Lamp in Steel, with Plexiglass White and Marble Base, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
frosted steel with plexiglass Fantastic table T lamp in frosted steel with plexiglass white and black metal lampshade and base in marble black. The junction co...
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1950s Italian Vintage Minimalist Table Lamps

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Marble, Steel

Alessandro Mendini "Cubosfera" Table Lamp for Fidenza Vetraria, Italy, 1968
Located in MIlano, IT
'Cubosfera' table lamp, in excellent condition, by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria, Italy, 1968. Impressive design with strong and clear shapes. This is the model totally mad...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Table Lamps

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Glass

"Screen" pair of lamps by Michel Boyer
Located in Paris, FR
This pair of lamps, "Screens" from French designer Michel Boyer was created circa 1968. The set is formed from a base structure in chromed metal with shades in frosted glass, creat...
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1960s French Vintage Minimalist Table Lamps

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Chrome

"Screen" pair of lamps by Michel Boyer
"Screen" pair of lamps by Michel Boyer
H 24.02 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Desk Lamp by Lightolier, Model 'Baton' by Michael Lax, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Adjustable two lightpoint desk lamp designed by Michael Lax for Lightolier. De lamp is made of plastic and brass. Both lamps can be illuminated separatly. The lamp is ultra adj...
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1960s North American Vintage Minimalist Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Small Midcentury Sculptural Travertine Table Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
The square shape is interesting and the light has been newly wired in the US. The measured height is to the top of the socket. Utilizes a clip on shade.
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1960s French Vintage Minimalist Table Lamps

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Travertine

Minimalist table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Minimalist table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage table lamps created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist table lamps made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original table lamps, popular names associated with this style include Kundalini, Alberto Saggia e Valerio Sommella, Dimitrih Correa, and Silvio Mondino Studio. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for table lamps differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $55 and tops out at $10,850 while the average work can sell for $1,186.

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