Modern Table Lamps
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
A Pair of Chapman Tall Buffet Cast Brass Table Lamps with Original Black Shades
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of classic tall Chapman lamps with bulbous cast brass bases with tall central columns with original black parchment shades and point finials. The lamps measure 37 inches tall...
Category
20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
SLAMP - Clizia Table - Mama Non Mama White designed by Adriano Rachele
By Adriano Rachele, Slamp
Located in Pomezia, Rome
Clizia Mama Non Mama is a suspension inspired by pure natural beauty, with almost weightless petals that bring balanced allure and a fresh feel to interiors. A hand-folded bouquet of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Other
Modernist table lamp Forest II
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Massice modernist table lamp Forest II
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovak Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
2021 Bon Jour Lamp by Philippe Starck for Flos in Chrome w/ Clear Body
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Bon Jour LED Table Lamp made with a PMMA plastic base and chrome finishes. The lamp was designed by Philippe Starck and produced by Flos in Italy. It dates to c...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Enrique Garcel Tessellated Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful modern Enrique Garcel tessellated table lamp. Gorgeous detail work and nice combination with a simple stained wood base. Love the square shade. Keep original or change shad...
Category
1980s Colombian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
STACKED Walnut Sconce No.1, by Richard Haining, PAIR is Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of identical twin STACKED Sconces are made of salvaged Walnut.
The beauty of Richard’s signature STACKED style is based entirely in the process. These Sconces, made of Sal...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Ash, Ebony, Walnut, Softwood, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap Wood
Karl Springer "Sculpture Desk Lamp" in Polished Chrome 1980s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
"Sculpture Desk Lamp" in polished chrome with brass accents and 2 bulbs by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed "Karl Springer" on side). This lamp is a tribute to Springer’s metic...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Table Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Barovier & Toso
Located in Milan, Italy
Table lamp designed by Toni Zuccheri and produced by Barovier & Toso in 1980. With original label.
Biography
Italian glassmaker and master Murano craftsman Toni Zuccheri’s lifelong ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Smoked Glass and Brass Modern Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of modern lamps made with brass structures and smoked Murano glass elements. Each piece has hand-blown circular pieces of smoked glass stacked around a brass center. They have b...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage mushroom desk lamp
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vintage mushroom desk lamp in orignal vintage condition.
Category
1970s Hungarian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Set/2 Modern Table Lamps, Porcelain Base, Satin Lampshade, Handmade Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/2 Modern Table Lamps, Porcelain Base, Satin Lampshade, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This is an elegant table lamp and an attractive addition to a modern h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set/2 Modern Table Lamps, Porcelain Base, Satin Lampshade, Handmade Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/2 Modern Table Lamps, Porcelain Base, Satin Lampshade, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This is an elegant table lamp and an attractive addition to a modern h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pearl Desk Lamp, Leaf Green, Brass, Slate, by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp is mounted on a slate base and features multiple green resin handcrafted spheres. Each element is hand patinated to increase tonal contrast...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Slate, Brass
Ralph Lauren Bronze Library Desk Table Lamp Tole Shade Articulating Tripod Base
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century desk / table lamp by Ralph Lauren. Features a tripod pad foot base and two points of articulation to adjust the angle of the light. Black / oiled bronze finish. Bl...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Lampshade, "Tulipa" table lamp, decorative
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Inspired by the Tulip flower, it is shaped and carved from natural wood. The Tulip Lampshade is a delicate piece that provides cozy yet functional lighting for that special reading c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Cotton, Wood
French UFO Patinated Brass Table Lamp from attributed to Aluminor, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Iconic French made UFO adjustable table lamp in original brass patina now US wired and excellent working condition
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
2 Ralph Lauren Modern Glass Hurricane Bronze Library Buffet Table Lamps
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Ralph Lauren Lighting Modern Table Lamps. The minimalist design features a glass cylinder accented with Bronze finished metal rims and pe...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pepe Mendoza, Freeform, bronze and enamel lamps …a pair
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of bronze and inlaid enamel lamps in wonderful turquoise and blue hues.. the lamps are in original condition and depending on taste, somebody may want to polish the bronze. The lamps show beautifully and when lit the light enhances the color and shape .. creating a modernist form that is very appealing. Please refer to the photos for the stamped signature on both lamps. We believe the lamps have their original sockets … They have been rewired in a nice French wiring...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel, Bronze
Waterford “Lismore” Round Cut Crystal Table Lamp-Customized Shade, Brass Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
“Lismore” pattern cut crystal round shaped lamp marked Waterford on the socket. It has an off white shade with customized trim by Blanche Fields of Boston. The brass base is marke...
Category
1980s Irish Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Chiseled Crystal Table Lamps by Max Ingrand for Saint Gobain
By Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Modernist chiseled crystal table lamps by Max Ingrand for French glass company Saint Gobain.Chiseled turquiose coloured crystals rest on brushed nickel-plated brass circular ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Bugatti Home "Gianoberto" Table Lamp by Carlo Colombo
Located in Miami, FL
Bugatti Home "Gianoberto" Table Lamp by Carlo Colombo
Offered for sale is a "Gianoberto" table lamp designed by Carlo Colombo for Bugatti Home The "Gianoberto" table lamp illuminat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
2 Wooden Lamps From The 70s
Located in Milan, Italy
2 Wooden Lamps From The 70s produced in Italy.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Pair of Sculptural Acrylic Table Lamps by Rembrandt
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rare set of 1970s table lamps by Rembrandt Lamp feature leaf-shaped shafts elegantly rendered in ivory-toned acrylic. The acrylic envelops the brass base and black painted spine...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
John Richard Modern Single Horn Ovoid Desk Table Lamp 8288 30"
By John Richard
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage single horn Ovid lamp by John Richard. Square black and giltwood stepped base, brass column accented with a black and brown horn oval. Includes harp, brass orb finial and ori...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Horn, Giltwood
Murano Abstract Sommerso Glass "Tempest" Lamps 2024
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
A modern take on a traditional method. This artisan pair of clear Murano glass block lamps contain a frenetic abstract swirl of vibrant green sommerso glass set against a polished br...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Laudarte Srl Leo Mirai Bohemian Crystal Odessa Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Laudarte Srl Leo Mirai Bohemian Crystal Odessa Table Lamps, Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of Odessa table lamps with a sleek brass structure and bodie...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Italian Modern Brass and Quartz Table Lamp and Custom Shade, ca. 1970’s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a custom brass mounted, metal, and lucite seamed lampshade, this all brass lamp features a right angled support for the shade extending from a rectangular base, atop the base ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Alberto Giacometti Plaster Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Alberto Giacometti style plaster table lamp with nice modern shade. Great addition to your Boho Chic inspired home and table tops. Very cool modern form!
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Attilio Amato for Laudarte Srl "Big Prisma" Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Attilio Amato for Laudarte Srl "Big Prisma" Table Lamps, Pair
Offered for sale is a stunning pair of "Big Prisma" amber crystal table lamps from the Attilio Amato Collezione of La...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Contemporary, Handmade Table Lamp, Natural Rattan Brass, Mediterranean Objects
Located in Barcelona, CT
The VOL table lamp has a simple combination of lines and volumes, which create a geometric sculptural form, while being optimal in its shape for lighting spaces.
It has a conical sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Break the Mold: Brenta+Brenta ceramic lamp by Jenna Basso Pietrobon
Located in New York, NY
The Brenta+Brenta lamp is part of a project entitled Break the Mold by artist Jenna Basso Pietrobon. Each lamp is unique and the lampshade direction is adjustable. The lamp is created by using a few different molds and the shapes are manipulated by the hand and collaged to each other. The standard lamp...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Large XX Century Murano Swirl Blown Table Lamp
Located in Westport, CT
Lovely large orb -shaped table lamp blown in white, pale blue and golden ochre swirls.
Re-electrified to US code with one porcelain E26 socket with a dimmer on cord, LED dimmable bu...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Sculptural, Contemporary Table Lamp, Blue, Green & Teal by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp sits on a rectangular slate base and includes hand cast spheres in blue and half moons in teal. The sculpted contemporary components, with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Slate, Brass
Laudarte Srl of Italy Marble and Mother-Of-Pearl Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Laudarte Srl of Italy Marble and Mother-Of-Pearl Table Lamps, Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of Sintex Table Lamps with sleek mosaic bodies of Mother-of-Pearl and stones from La...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Marble, Brass
Goatskin Parchment and Brass Table Lamp by Enrique Garcel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Colombian goatskin parchment and polish brass table lamp by Enrique Garcel.
Newly rewired with all new hardware and new linen shade.
Constructed of wood covered with goatski...
Category
1970s Colombian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Style Brass Ball Lamp by Stiffel
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-century brass Stiffel lamp in the style of Tommi Parzinger. Stacked brass ball style with overall unpolished patina. Lamp is newly rewired with new double socket. Lamp takes 2 st...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage "Carnaby Table Lamp by Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
A super attractive vintage "Carnaby" table lamp by Jonathan Adler, circa 1990s. The lamp is in very good vintage condition and measures 5.25"D x 28.25"H (it is 21"H to the top of th...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Sculptural, Contemporary Bird in Flight Table Lamp by Margit Wittig, Blue Glass
Located in London, GB
This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp sits on a rectangular slate base and includes a hand blown glass sphere in blue. The sculpted contemporary bird in flight, with its organic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Light Green Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Italian hand-blown Murano glass table lamps in a polished light green glass fading to clear just below 23-carat gold flecked rings. At once formal and nonchalant; these sleek lights ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
The Tree Of Life Portable LED Lamp in Crystal and Bronze by André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Portable Wireless Charging Table Lamp LED L500TL04 Bronze
with Crystal GLass, 4 Level Brightness
Description: Portable USB table lamp LED, rechargeable
Material: Bronze and Crystal
...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Hollywood Regency Sea Color Textured Glass Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Hollywood Regency sea color textured clear table lamps. Interesting texture to the sea color glass. Great addition to your modern interiors and table tops. Just add...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Sculptural, Contemporary, European PARIS Table Lamps, Turquoise by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
These sculptural contemporary Margit Wittig table lamps are mounted on rectangular slate bases and feature multiple turquoise/ teal coloured handcrafted components, spheres and semi-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Arouca Table Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Arouca Table Light
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Artisanal table light with a cube ceramic base, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop.
Each pie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Baker Furniture Murano Frosted Glass table lamps large scaled Italy modern
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Amazing pair of frosted green table lamps - glass body is approx 11 inches diameter x 15 inches high plus 10-14 inch adjustable shade holder.
Shades photographed measure approx 18 in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Glass Purple Battuto Table Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass lamps made of hand-blown glass in a purple tone. They are crafted in the battuto technique, which creates a hammered appearance to the glass. They have been newl...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Modernist Hand-Cut Aquamarine Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of handcut aquamarine glass table lamps were hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass prod...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Blom - Medium Table Lamp - Dark Gray - Fontana Arte By Andreas Engesvik
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Table lamp with diffused light adjustable by moving the petals. Frame made of painted aluminium with polycarbonate petals. Diffuser made of milk-white and opaline polyethylene. Trans...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Blom - Medium Table Lamp - Yellow - Fontana Arte By Andreas Engesvik
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Table lamp with diffused light adjustable by moving the petals. Frame made of painted aluminium with polycarbonate petals. Diffuser made of milk-white and opaline polyethylene. Trans...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
FIN table lamp, gold finish, hanbuilt ceramic dome lamp by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _ dome gold
Each piece is individually built in Kalin Asenov’s studio in Savannah, GA. Due to the nature of production, please allow for slight variations in dimensions and appe...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
FIN Shade Table Lamp, Green Glaze Finish, hanbuilt ceramic lamp by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _November Green
Each piece is individually built in Kalin Asenov’s studio in Savannah, GA. Due to the nature of production, please allow for slight variations in dimensions and ...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Matte black chiseled plaster lamp
By Liz Marsh
Located in Houston, TX
Chic hand chiseled matte black plaster lamp with antique brass dimmer socket. Clear cord.
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Arouca Table Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Arouca Table Light
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Artisanal table light with a cube ceramic base, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop.
Each pie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
FIN Shade Table Lamp, Gold Glaze Finish, hanbuilt ceramic lamp by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _November Green
Each piece is individually built in Kalin Asenov’s studio in Savannah, GA. Due to the nature of production, please allow for slight variations in dimensions and ...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
FIN table lamp, Green Glaze Finish, hanbuilt ceramic dome lamp by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _November Green
Each piece is individually built in Kalin Asenov’s studio in Savannah, GA. Due to the nature of production, please allow for slight variations in dimensions and ...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
FINLEY Shade Table Lamp, Dark Lava, hanbuilt ceramic by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FLUTE_wide
Reflective Black
Each piece is individually built in Kalin Asenov’s studio in Savannah, GA. Due to the nature of production, please allow for slight variations in dime...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Flute Wide Shade Table Lamp, Light Lava, hanbuilt ceramic by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FLUTE_wide
light lava
Each piece is individually built in Kalin Asenov’s studio in Savannah, GA. Due to the nature of production, please allow for slight variations in dimensions...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Flute Narrow Shade Table Lamp, Green Finish, hanbuilt ceramic by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FLUTE_narrow Spearmint
Each piece is individually built in Kalin Asenov’s studio in Savannah, GA. Due to the nature of production, please allow for slight variations in dimensions ...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Plaster Sunshine Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of table lamps made of plaster, shaped like a sunshine with brass hardware. Topped with custom oval shades.
Dimensions with shades: 60x20H95cm
Category
2010s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Modern table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern 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 Modern 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 Artemide, Flos, Pablo Designs, and Vistosi. 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.
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